Common questions

Is the Chevy Equinox heater and air conditioner the same?

Is the Chevy Equinox heater and air conditioner the same?

The only thing that the air conditioning system has in common with the heater is that they both use the climate controls and the blower motor. It is entirely possible for your Equinox’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is not blowing cold at all.

What should I do if my equinox AC is not working?

Start by inspecting the condition of the cabin air filter on your Equinox. 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.

Why is my Chevy Equinox not blowing cold air?

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Chevy Equinox isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. The only thing that the air conditioning system has in common with the heater is that they both use the climate controls and the blower motor.

Why is the blend door actuator on my Chevy Equinox not working?

The most common symptom of faulty blend door actuator on Chevy Equinox is a slight clicking sound repeatedly coming from under the dashboard. The sound will be most prominent for a few seconds when you turn on the air conditioning or adjust the temperature. Sometimes changing the temperature can temporarily stop the sound.

How to turn on air conditioning in Chevy Equinox?

A/C (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning on or off. If the fan is turned off or the outside temperature falls below freezing, the air conditioning will not work. When in AUTO, the air conditioning will come on automatically as needed. (Recirculation): Press to turn on the recirculation.

Why is my Chevy Equinox not working properly?

The VIN was unavailable. – the contact stated air conditioner in the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox was not working properly. One could not switch the settigns so that one could set the recirculate air button. In order for the recirculate air button to work the temperature had to be over 40 degrees.

Why is my Chevy Equinox air conditioner fogging up?

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving approximately 50 mph with the air conditioning unit on she could feel hot air blowing from the vents. Due to the loss of hot air the windshield began to fog and disrupt her visibility.

How does the front defrost work on a Chevy Equinox?

Air is directed to the windshield and floor outlets. FRONT (Front Defrost): Clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield and side window outlets. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.

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Ruth Doyle