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Why is my ac not working on a Chevy Silverado?

Why is my ac not working on a Chevy Silverado?

The most common causes that hinders normal operation of air conditioning system on your Chevy Silverado 1500 are dirty cabin air filter, refrigerant leak, dirty or clogged condenser, dirty or clogged evaporator, bad blower motor, defective compressor, faulty blend door actuator or any fault in the electrical system.

What to do if your Silverado air conditioner is not working?

Locate the red 10 amp fuse marked A/C COMP and remove it. If the metal ribbon within the fuse appears burnt or broken, replace the fuse. If the fuse is okay, the next suspect is the air conditioner relay. This relay is also located in the fuse box, though there’s no visible indicator to verify that it’s in working order.

What should I do if my Silverado compressor does not engage?

Hold the can of refrigerant upright and slowly open the valve on the charging hose. The pressure of your can will force the gas into your system. While the compressor may engage immediately, allow the can to empty before removing the charging hose.

What to do if your air conditioner won’t engage?

When the air conditioning quits working on your Chevrolet Silverado pickup, the first thing to do is to open the hood and verify that the compressor is properly engaging. A compressor that won’t engage can often be fixed by a home mechanic for a very small cost by checking the electric components and refrigerant level.

How do I charge my Silverado air conditioner?

Home R-134a charging kits are available. Start your engine and turn your air conditioning to the coldest setting. Connect the charging hose to the can of refrigerant and then to the low pressure port of the air conditioning system.

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?

Why is the air conditioning in my car not working?

Having your car’s air conditioning go out suddenly can ruin your day fast. The most common causes of broken air conditioning are leaks or compressor issues. If your air is blowing cool but not cold, the problem could be a clogged filter, cooling fan problem, radiator trouble, or it could simply be that you need to recharge your AC.

Hold the can of refrigerant upright and slowly open the valve on the charging hose. The pressure of your can will force the gas into your system. While the compressor may engage immediately, allow the can to empty before removing the charging hose.

Home R-134a charging kits are available. Start your engine and turn your air conditioning to the coldest setting. Connect the charging hose to the can of refrigerant and then to the low pressure port of the air conditioning system.

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Ruth Doyle