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Can a bad thermostat cause no AC?

Can a bad thermostat cause no AC?

When a thermostat develops repair problems, it will often lose its connection to the air conditioner. In such cases, although you will need repair technicians to fix the thermostat, you shouldn’t have damage to the AC itself that will need work.

Why does my car’s temperature get high when I turn the AC on?

Dashboard gauges are not very accurate. If the needle goes a little higher than normal when you have the A/C on and as long as it stays within the normal range (i.e not in the red) then that is normal. Particularly if you have a smaller engine like a 4 cylinder, it has to work harder when the A/c is on.

How can I stop the temperature rise on my AC motor?

As in condition A and condition B, setting the stop time equal to the operation time can suppress the temperature rise of the motor. As in the condition C to condition F, the shorter the stop time, the larger the temperature rise. The temperature rise can be suppressed by reviewing how to install the motor.

What does it mean when the AC stops blowing cold?

When you say the AC stops blowing cold, do you mean the blower speed stays the same but the cold air starts to warm up or does it go from cold to hot like you were turning the heater on? The temperature gauge dropping should not matter to the AC system as it only cares that the coolant temperature is below 253 degrees.

Why does the temperature gauge on my AC not work?

The temperature gauge dropping should not matter to the AC system as it only cares that the coolant temperature is below 253 degrees. However it could be a symptom of the problem.

Why does the AC stop working when the car gets hot?

At about 30 minutes into the driving trip, only warm air blows. If I park anywhere in the sun, the AC does not provide cold air at all. The AC only works when the car is cool. I brought it to the dealer and they said the compressor is shouting off and needs to be replaced.

Why does the a / C turn on after the engine is turned off?

It turns the a/c off in case the outside temp is below freezing to protect the compressor from damage. It also turns on both cooling fans in case the engine is overheating. This is why the fan turns on and may run after the car is turned off. With the temp sender being the possible cause I decided to replace it.

What to do when your air conditioner stops working?

One thing you might try when the A/C quits working is to first make sure the compressor is turning. If it is, take a large fan and direct the air flow through the grill into the radiator. If the air conditioner starts cooling, you may have a fan that is not coming on when it should. I had a similar problem with a 1990 Ford Aerostar.

Why is the temp on my radiator going up?

As the temp gauge rises, check to see if the radiator fan engages. If it doesn’t, there’a a problem in the fan circuit. This could be a bad fan motor, bad fan relay, bad coolant temp sensor for the fan, or a blown fuse for the fan circuit.

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Ruth Doyle