Common questions

Why is my air conditioner not working on my Cadillac Escalade?

Why is my air conditioner not working on my Cadillac Escalade?

What are common reasons my Cadillac Escalade has air conditioning problems? While there are a variety of reasons your Cadillac Escalade 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.

Where is the fuse box on a Cadillac Escalade?

Locate the fuse box by opening the driver’s side door and prying off the panel near the steering wheel with a screwdriver. Remove the effuse with the fuse extractor mounted to the fuse box door. Escalade models newer than 2000 models will have extra fuses in the door as well. The fuse in an Escalade that controls the AC is number 12.

Where is the blower motor on a Cadillac Escalade?

If working properly, the noise of the blower motor will increase when the air is turned to high and decrease when it is turned to low. Find the blower motor in a Cadillac Escalade by removing the trim panel directly below the glove box. The blower motor is a black piece with a white colander-looking piece attached.

When to change the air filter on a Cadillac Escalade?

There is no prescribed time for changing cabin air filter, but most manufacturers recommend a change after 10,000-20,000 miles. If you drive your vehicle in dusty or polluted environment, the filter can get dirty much sooner than manufacturer’s recommendation. Start by inspecting the condition of the cabin air filter on your Escalade.

Why does my Cadillac Escalade have a HVAC problem?

This 2002 Cadillac Escalade has an HVAC problem. When A/C is selected on the control unit, cold air blows in the back and warm air blows in the front. This is caused by the blend door actuator not working properly. You can fix this problem by replacing the blend door actuator.

If working properly, the noise of the blower motor will increase when the air is turned to high and decrease when it is turned to low. Find the blower motor in a Cadillac Escalade by removing the trim panel directly below the glove box. The blower motor is a black piece with a white colander-looking piece attached.

Locate the fuse box by opening the driver’s side door and prying off the panel near the steering wheel with a screwdriver. Remove the effuse with the fuse extractor mounted to the fuse box door. Escalade models newer than 2000 models will have extra fuses in the door as well. The fuse in an Escalade that controls the AC is number 12.

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Ruth Doyle