Common questions

Why is my car blowing lukewarm?

Why is my car blowing lukewarm?

Hot coolant from the engine passes through a heater core, which looks and functions a lot like a small radiator, and a blower motor forces air through it. It’s also the reason that a plugged heater core, stuck thermostat, or air in the cooling system can all cause a car’s heater to blow cold.

What to do when your Chevy Impala heater blows cold air?

Turn the heater on wait for about 1min then press the gas petal and try to hold it at around a thousand rpm on and off about three times and heat should be blowing out really hot by then. 8 people found this helpful.

Where does the vacuum come from in a Chevy Impala?

As you drive faster the vacuum increases and will provide enough pressure to move the damper but at idle with the vacuum leak not enough pressure there to move it. This vacuum line will be coming from the intake thru the firewall to behind your heater controls.

Why does my AC blow cold air when I Jump it?

If the compressor works when you jump it, and the A/C blows cold air, the system contains refrigerant and the fault is likely a bad A/C compressor clutch relay or a bad clutch cycling switch or pressure switch.” is that something that is possible to do? Click to expand…

Where is the actuator on a 2007 Chevy Impala?

2007 has a actuator right behind the glove box. It regulates the amount of heat the heater puts out. this is usually the problem with the heater. 11 people found this helpful. Wife started the Impala this morning and had no heat.

Why is my a / C not blowing cold in my Chevy Impala?

Conclusion: A/C Not Blowing Cold Chevy Impala Most of the time, when your Impala’s air isn’t blowing cold enough, it is going to be a lack of refrigerant causing the problem. We recommend having a professional recharge your A/C if it does end up being a coolant issue. If you put too much coolant into the system, you can really do some damage.

If the compressor works when you jump it, and the A/C blows cold air, the system contains refrigerant and the fault is likely a bad A/C compressor clutch relay or a bad clutch cycling switch or pressure switch.” is that something that is possible to do? Click to expand…

How does the clutch work on an Impala?

When the clutch is engaged, the entire end of the compressor spins whereas when it’s disengaged, only the outer wheel turns (with the belt). That said, the clutch is controlled by a pressure switch in one of the AC hoses. If the pressure is too low, it won’t engage. . How did you measure the freon pressure?

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