Why is my AC cold only when I drive?
This is because it is not able to regulate the refrigerant needed to cool down the air. You may notice the car being most affected when stopped, as the engine is not working as hard, and there is no airflow from driving down the highway.
Why does my AC cool then stop?
the most common reason why your split and window AC is not cooling is because of unclean air filters. Dirt in the AC filters block the passage of cool and warm air inside the ducts. It could also make the evaporator coil freeze, thus blocking the passage of cool air from the outlet.
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.
What are the symptoms of an intermittent AC?
Today, similar symptoms. Ice cold air for 20 miles this morning. Parked car for 1 hr. Ice cold air for next 10 miles. Parked for 1 hour. Ice cold air for 15 miles Parked all afternoon. Ice cold air for 30 miles on way home, but got hot air for last few miles. Chills so well, when it chills, hard to believe it could be low on freon.
Why is my AC intermittent in my Toyota?
To recap ideas, Compressor clutch, compressor bearings, compressor circuitry on head of unit, expansion valve in heater box, switch in cockpit, low freon…. I did tighten the drive belt pretty tight, maybe I have put new, high stresses on the bearings and they are going south… more to follow, keep those cards and letters coming…
What to do when your air conditioner stops working?
Once it stops working leave the AC running and check the high and low pressure lines under the hood and see if the smaller line is very warm and the larger diameter line is very cold. Be careful not to touch anything hot or spinning, ha.