Why is my GMC Acadia not blowing cold air?

AC is not blowing COLD air. There is an ond and off hissing sound from the center of the dash. I can hear and see the compressor clutch engaging and disengaging. I put a gauge on the freon low pressure side and it goes up and down as the compressor cycles. Using an infrared thermometer gun I tested the vents.

Why is my air conditioner compressor cycling on and off?

The air conditioner compressor was rapidly cycling on and off. I turned the A/C off and stopped putting R-134a into it becuase the compressor cycling was almost causing the car to die from the load it was putting on the engine. Onto Google I went.

Why does my GMC Acadia make a hissing noise?

The hissing noise and constant cycling of the compressor clutch are indicators of that. You should recover the system, record how much refrigerant was recovered, evacuate the system (with a vacuum pump), add A/C dye, and recharge the system to capacity.

Is there a leak in my GMC Acadia?

Meineke cinnaminson – YouTube Common issue air conditioning leak 2011 GMC Acadia 3.6 . Meineke cinnaminson If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

How much does a GMC Acadia compressor cost?

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Why is my GMC Sierra air conditioner not working?

On a 03-07 Chevrolet/ GMC Truck with the Electronic Climate control, Removing and reinstalling the HVAC fuse, causing the electronic climate control to RESET seems to Remedy the condition in which no power is getting to the AC compressor clutch connector, thus causing the Air conditioner not to work. Will this last forever?

Where is the leak on a GMC Acadia?

Common leak areas on these vehicles include the A/C condenser (located in front of the radiator), and the evaporator (located inside the dash, and requires complete removal of the interior dash to replace it).

Why is my AC not working on my GMC Acadia?

While there are a variety of reasons your GMC Acadia 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. What will be the outcome of an air conditioning system diagnosis?

Can you recharge the a / C system on a GMC Acadia?

As a mechanical contractor and as a x-master ASE certified mechanic novices create more problems then they do good by doing vehicular A/C self-recharges. There’s a whole lot more to it then jus’ slapping some R-134A into the system.

When did my GMC Acadia go to Florida?

I’ve got a 2008 Acadia that we took down from Chicago to Florida for spring break in March. Needless to say we didn’t check the A/C before we left our wonderful 30 degree temps…

What to do if your air conditioner is not working?

Replacement of most air conditioning components requires complete evacuation of the air conditioning system with a refrigerant recovery machine. Once components are re-installed, the technician will remove all air from the system in preparation for recharging the system with new refrigerant.

What to do if your a / C compressor won’t turn on?

Have someone watching the A/C compressor while you start the truck and turn the A/C on. If the compressor cycles on, turn it off. You now just narrowed it down to either low refrigerant or a bad pressure switch. Keep it Professional Grade. Use Genuine GM Parts Cut your fingernails. That’s not me. And spell your name right.

Why does my GMC P / you compressor not turn on?

No. Theres a schrader valve to prevent freon from escaping when you replace the switch. Just make sure you dont overtighten it. This is on a 2004 gmc p/u I have checked the fuse and relay all good. I have jumped high pressure switch .I have no power going to the high pressure switch wiring is good.

Is the a / C on my Acadia SLT 2 working?

I look forward to hearing from you. Got a 2008 Acadia SLT 2, just bought it in April. When i got it the A/c was working now it is kaput. Had it checked and was told that need a new compressor, condenser and dryer. The a/c guy say that it is not leaking but too much pressure is building.

How much does it cost to replace a GMC Acadia compressor?

The average cost for a GMC Acadia AC compressor replacement is between $615 and $708. Labor costs are estimated between $148 and $188 while parts are priced between $467 and $520.

Why is my AC not working on my GMC Sierra 1500?

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 GMC Sierra 1500 has air conditioning problems?

What was the problem with my GMC Acadia?

So my 2008 GMC Acadia was having some problems where my A/C was not blowing at all on driver and passenger sides but it would on AUX. Then I was noticing water coming through under my glove box onto the flooring on the passenger side. After taking the paneling off to get to the motor blower we found that it was under water!

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your GMC Acadia isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening.

Why does my GMC air conditioner stop working?

For about 5 miles the A/C worked normally till we hit a R/R and the bump made it stop blowing cold air and he was finally convinced. Back to the shop and 30 min later they found the problem. Turned out to be the low pressure switch, (under hood on bottom of small tank) it was corroded and causing a loss of electrical contact.

Why is my car AC blowing cold today but warm Tomorrow?

Blowing cold today but warm tomorrow? One of the most difficult automotive air conditioning problems to diagnose is an intermittent A/C problem. In other words, one day your car’s A/C is blowing cold air, the next day it’s warm air.

Why does my 2005 Tahoe blow hot air?

My 2005 Tahoe hava AC giving hot air problem. AC would suddenly blow hot air just on the driver’s side while the passenger side still blew cold. The only way to correct it was to turn the car off and back on and then it would immediately start blowing cold again. This happens intermitently.

Why is my air conditioning not working on my GMC Sierra?

While there are a variety of reasons your GMC Sierra 1500 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.

Why does my car air conditioner blow cold then warm?

Any number of culprits could be causing your car A/C to blow cold then warm air, including: A Leak in the A/C System A small refrigerant leak is the most common reason a car’s A/C gradually loses its cool.

Why is my Silverado Sierra blowing cold air?

After fiddling with the controls a bit I gave up and rolled the windows down. About five minutes later it was eating at me so I switched the control from off to max and the fan kicked on like it was supposed to and was blowing cold air.

Why does my air conditioner stop working in the morning?

We added a can of freon, tightened the Schrader valve, etc. When it is cold in the morning it works fine. When it heats up during the day it will run for a while and then the compressor kicks off. If I turn off the A/C in the truck for about 3-5 minutes it will work again for a while when I turn it back on.

Why are the vents on my GMC AC not working?

Using an infrared thermometer gun I tested the vents. When it was 90+ outside the vents were blowing 80 on recirculate & full max cold. When I shut down the cold the air from the vents shot up to 115. I checked later in the day when it was cooler. It was about 75 outside and the vents were blowing 50.

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