1ZAV909034246 I have a 1996 nissan sentra. It’s been a pretty sound car for me mechanically. Two days ago the A/C was working in the morning and when I left to go home in the terribly hot afternoon it only blew hot air. I can still hear the clutch kicking on when I switch between vent & a/c and the fan is working. Is this a case of just needing a recharge? I was told it could possibly be electrical. Thanks.
If the clutch is working then it is not electrical.
Chances are you have a refridgerant leak that needs fixing. You’ll need to take it to a shop that fixes automotive AC. They’ll find the leak, repair it, and recharge the system. There is a possibility that the compressor has failed, but if so they’ll replace it for you.
thanks so much for your advice!