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What kind of air conditioner does a 2000 Chevy Silverado have?

What kind of air conditioner does a 2000 Chevy Silverado have?

2000 Chevy Silverado, V-8 Air Conditioner works for 10 to 15 minutes and then stops blowing cold air. It has a good 2000 Chevy Silverado, V-8 Air Conditioner works for 10 to… 2000 Chevy Silverado, V-8 Air Conditioner… Air Conditioner works for 10 to 15 minutes and then stops blowing cold air.

Why is there no fan speed on my Silverado?

Just bought my first Silverado last November. The HVAC fan speed works on 1, 2 & 3, but not 4 or 5. I read somewhere that it could be a resistor problem. Last winter the resistor died on my D**** Caravan (darn mouse built a nest in it, if you can believe that). However, as opposed to the Silverado, here I had no fan at any speed.

How long does Chevy Silverado V-8 air conditioner work?

2000 Chevy Silverado, V-8 Air Conditioner works for 10 to 15 minutes and then stops blowing cold air. It has a good Chevrolet Repair Questions? Ask a Chevy Mechanic for Answers ASAP

What’s the AC temp on a Chevy Silverado?

Here’s what I got: With the AC on high it is 72 degrees at the vent. On the gauges the Blue (Low) gauge goes from -5 to +22 on the 134A scale and the Red (high) goes from +22 to +29. This happens within 30 seconds because I can hear the compressor kick in and out and as it does the gauges move.

2000 Chevy Silverado, V-8 Air Conditioner works for 10 to 15 minutes and then stops blowing cold air. It has a good 2000 Chevy Silverado, V-8 Air Conditioner works for 10 to… 2000 Chevy Silverado, V-8 Air Conditioner… Air Conditioner works for 10 to 15 minutes and then stops blowing cold air.

Just bought my first Silverado last November. The HVAC fan speed works on 1, 2 & 3, but not 4 or 5. I read somewhere that it could be a resistor problem. Last winter the resistor died on my D**** Caravan (darn mouse built a nest in it, if you can believe that). However, as opposed to the Silverado, here I had no fan at any speed.

2000 Chevy Silverado, V-8 Air Conditioner works for 10 to 15 minutes and then stops blowing cold air. It has a good Chevrolet Repair Questions? Ask a Chevy Mechanic for Answers ASAP

Here’s what I got: With the AC on high it is 72 degrees at the vent. On the gauges the Blue (Low) gauge goes from -5 to +22 on the 134A scale and the Red (high) goes from +22 to +29. This happens within 30 seconds because I can hear the compressor kick in and out and as it does the gauges move.

What should I do if my AC is not working on my Silverado?

Start by inspecting the condition of the cabin air filter on your Silverado 1500. Instead of changing it directly, it is often recommended to first clean the pollen filter. This can be done, for example, with a vacuum cleaner or a compressed air system, removing at least a large part of the visible dirt particles.

How long does a Chevy Silverado air conditioner last?

2000 Chevy Silverado, V-8 Air Conditioner works for 10 to… 2000 Chevy Silverado, V-8 Air Conditioner… Air Conditioner works for 10 to 15 minutes and then stops blowing cold air. It has a good charge, not too low/high and I recently cleaned the condenser coils by the radiator and it’s clean.

Why is my GMC Sierra air conditioner not working?

On a 03-07 Chevrolet/ GMC Truck with the Electronic Climate control, Removing and reinstalling the HVAC fuse, causing the electronic climate control to RESET seems to Remedy the condition in which no power is getting to the AC compressor clutch connector, thus causing the Air conditioner not to work. Will this last forever?

What can be the cause of my Chevy Silverado having an AC problem?

2001 Chevrolet Silverado is having an ac problem: air is not getting cold. What can be the cause? Hi my name is XXXXX XXXXX Your complete satisfaction is my goal. Please provide as much information about your concern as you can.

Why is my Chevy Silverado 2500 not working?

While there are a variety of reasons your Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD air conditioning won’t work, the most common 3 are a refrigerant leak, an electrical climate control issue, or a problem with the air conditioning compressor. What will be the outcome of an air conditioning system diagnosis?

2000 Chevy Silverado, V-8 Air Conditioner works for 10 to… 2000 Chevy Silverado, V-8 Air Conditioner… Air Conditioner works for 10 to 15 minutes and then stops blowing cold air. It has a good charge, not too low/high and I recently cleaned the condenser coils by the radiator and it’s clean.

Why is my Chevy Silverado 2500 HD blowing hot air?

When the air conditioner in your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD starts blowing hot air, you likely have a freon leak. Recharging the freon in your AC system is an inexpensive and easy first step to restoring the cooling capacity of your A/C system.

What kind of a C system does a Silverado 1500 have?

The A/C system in your Silverado 1500 consists of a compressor that is belt-driven, an evaporator and freon. If there is a problem with your compressor or evaporator, adding freon will not restore cooling.

Why is my AC not working on my Chevy Silverado?

Learn if it’s a simple fix or time to seek out a trusted technician. Not your vehicle? Why Isn’t My A/C Working? What are common reasons my Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD has air conditioning problems?

The A/C system in your Silverado 1500 consists of a compressor that is belt-driven, an evaporator and freon. If there is a problem with your compressor or evaporator, adding freon will not restore cooling.

How to remove an AC compressor from a Chevy Silverado?

The tools you’ll need to remove the AC compressor off of the Silverado is a 15 and 30 millimeter socket and a 3/8 inch ratchet and extension.

Why does my Chevy Silverado air conditioner blow cold air?

Refrigerant, commonly referred to as freon, is a chemical that, when fluctuating through high and low pressures, becomes cold. The air conditioning system uses several components that all work together to help make this happen; however, when a leak occurs or a component fails, the production of cold air stops as well.

How can I Check my Chevy Silverado’s air conditioning?

Use a pressure gauge with a specialized air conditioning fitting to check the low pressure hose on the truck and make sure it maintains 100 psi with the engine off, and 35 psi with it on. First start the car and turn all the knobs to cold and max A/C.

Is the Chevy Silverado’s air conditioner blowing cold?

It is entirely possible for your Silverado’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is not blowing cold at all. That’s why troubleshooting the air conditioner is totally different than troubleshooting the heater.

Why is my 2000 Silverado RCLB getting cold?

My 2000 Silverado RCLB was getting cold initially then dwindling down to just ambient air temps. Checked the running pressure and it was to the low side of normal. Sometimes it would do this and other times it would not, Shut the AC off for a few minutes and then turn it back on and BAM cold air again…

Why is my a / C not working on my Chevy Silverado?

Subject: Air Conditioning (A/C) Blows Warm Air Intermittently. This condition may be caused by the A/C compressor clutch cycling out early when the low pressure side reaches approximately 380 kPa (55 psi). The fix is to bring the vehicle to the dealer to have the latest software installed into the vehicle.

Why does my air conditioner stop working in the morning?

We added a can of freon, tightened the Schrader valve, etc. When it is cold in the morning it works fine. When it heats up during the day it will run for a while and then the compressor kicks off. If I turn off the A/C in the truck for about 3-5 minutes it will work again for a while when I turn it back on.

Why is the AC not working on my Chevy Silverado?

Learn if it’s a simple fix or time to seek out a trusted technician. Not your vehicle? Why Isn’t My A/C Working? What are common reasons my Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has air conditioning problems?

What happens when you turn off the a / C on a Silverado?

Basically the a/c stops cooling after a while, sometimes 30 mins to an hour. It doesn’t blow heat, just becomes ambient, musty and damp, on both the passenger and drivers side. I can switch the sytem off, keep driving for 5 mins, switch it on and it will cool nicely.

It is entirely possible for your Silverado’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is not blowing cold at all. That’s why troubleshooting the air conditioner is totally different than troubleshooting the heater.

Subject: Air Conditioning (A/C) Blows Warm Air Intermittently. This condition may be caused by the A/C compressor clutch cycling out early when the low pressure side reaches approximately 380 kPa (55 psi). The fix is to bring the vehicle to the dealer to have the latest software installed into the vehicle.

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