Why does my ac take so long to get cold in my car?
Late-engaging radiator fans, mispositioned temperature (blend air) doors, weak compressors, outside air flap failures, and heat coolant valve malfunctions all cripple air conditioning units. A trusted repair shop will examine your vehicle thoroughly to account for the cause so that we can determine and fix the problem.
How long should it take for car ac to get cold?
The whole process should take about 5-10 minutes. Remember, even though the vents are blowing cold air, the car’s interior may still be radiating the absorbed heat. It could take an additional 10 minutes to absorb and exchange the heat from the seats and dash.
Where is the fuse for the ac on Nissan Altima?
The fuse box is located under a small rectangular trim panel on the dashboard on the passenger side. Use a screwdriver or chisel that’s end is covered with tape to avoid scratching the trim to pry off the panel. There is a fuse diagram on the inside of the cover.
When does the Nissan Altima air conditioner shut down?
The consumer noticed a severe defrosting problem in early December 2013. After two separate inspections, the consumer was informed the air conditioner system shut down when the temperature dropped below 35 degree and that was how the vehicle was designed, and there was nothing that could be done.
How much does it cost to replace air conditioner in Nissan Altima?
While researching, I found that there are thousands of people with the same problem and I am also hearing that, depending on their mood, Nissan will cover the exuberant $1500 to replace the compressor. . . Not many have been successful. I took it to my mechanic and per the salesperson at carmax, he recommended that the ac needed to be recharged.
When did Nissan Altima A / C malfunction in Florida?
Moved to Florida in 2014 and didn’t seem to notice any difference until just recently while sitting in interstate traffic for a long time; A/C started blowing warm air and not cool. When traffic finally got moving, A/C seemed to be better; cooler air coming from vents.
Why is my Altima air conditioner blowing hot air?
You cannot have the a/c on when being stationary the a/c only produces heat during that time. Air conditioning compressor blows hot air. Machanic stated that the a. C compressor has internal mechanical failure causing high suction side pressure. Also, it is under 100,000 miles and shouldn’t be having this problem.
Is the AC on my 2015 Altima working?
I bought an altima 2015 SV 2.5 last week and I am noticing that the AC sometimes does work and sometimes it doesn’t I took it to Jiffy Lube and they checked the pressure, oz of Freon, etc. Additionally they vacuumed the system and recharged…
What was the problem with my Nissan Altima A / C?
Had a/c problems about a year ago. A/c would intermittently work. Pretty bad during daytime operation. Anyways took it to local mechanic. He said the compressor was on its way out. 30 seconds later his helper comes out and says he got it working.
What’s the air pressure in my Nissan Altima?
Pressures remains at 115 on high and low side. Back in car, turned of ac switch, 15 seconds turned on. Noticed high speed on radiator fan kicked on. Low pressure dropped and high pressure increased. 42/200. Cool air in cabin. Thought about it thru the night and decided maybe the relay was intermittently bad and I would change out.
What are the gauges on a Nissan Altima?
Two minutes later she calls and says she turned the a/c switch off and back on and it is blowing real cold. When she gets home, I leave the car running and throw the gauges on. Low side 40, high side 195, ambient 94, vent 47. Turned car off, gauges evened out with 10 seconds or so around 115 psi.