# \#airconditioning **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/airconditioning/3462.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2017 Subaru - A puff of smoke followed by the coldest blowing AC my car has ever put out?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-a-puff-of-smoke-followed-by-the-coldest-blowing-ac-my-car-has-ever-put-out/201405)
**Author:** [@booster.scoots\_5m\_194335](https://community.cartalk.com/u/booster.scoots_5m_194335)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-a-puff-of-smoke-followed-by-the-coldest-blowing-ac-my-car-has-ever-put-out/201405 "2025-08-19T03:10:24Z")
My 2017 Subaru Crosstrek has always had very wimpy air conditioning, ever since I bought it brand new. When you first start it up, it blows room temperature, barely cool air until you get on the highway and drive a few m… --- ## [Subaru Outback 2006 A/C Hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088)
**Author:** [@gr8flippa\_193531](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gr8flippa_193531)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088 "2025-05-04T16:23:57Z")
Hi everyone, my A/C line just blew and frayed. I was told I need a new line. He said I could order the parts myself cheaper (a family friend who owns a shop) and he can fix it. He said something about ordering two lines:… --- ## [2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Once-sided AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-hybrid-once-sided-ac/199950)
**Author:** [@ToyotaJocky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ToyotaJocky)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-hybrid-once-sided-ac/199950 "2025-04-26T00:58:22Z")
Heat/AC flows weakly from drivers window side vent and not at all from driver side center vent. Heat/AC for passenger side works fine. Can anyone identify probable cause --- ## [How to keep vent doors closed after engine is turned off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-keep-vent-doors-closed-after-engine-is-turned-off/199161)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-keep-vent-doors-closed-after-engine-is-turned-off/199161 "2025-02-16T17:11:33Z")
It appears that my 2013 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4-cyl FWD automatically opens the vent blend doors after a few minutes with the engine off - which is the case overnight, every night. In my older vehicles, I was able to manuall… --- ## [Im trying to rebuild 06 pt cruiser 2.4 need help with a few things if possible!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-trying-to-rebuild-06-pt-cruiser-2-4-need-help-with-a-few-things-if-possible/198137)
**Author:** [@undeadexil3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/undeadexil3)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-trying-to-rebuild-06-pt-cruiser-2-4-need-help-with-a-few-things-if-possible/198137 "2024-11-25T01:55:29Z")
Im looking to find out what the green connector is (i think its c11). And i have wires at the end i also have to identify (pics will be in comments) i believe the wires (db/or, db/lg) are ac low pressure or the fan or a… --- ## [2014 Ford E150 - AC - Where do I start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-e150-ac-where-do-i-start/197597)
**Author:** [@JAyb45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JAyb45)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-e150-ac-where-do-i-start/197597 "2024-10-16T19:25:11Z")
What can I do to get the AC/defrost working again? It used to work intermittently but now it does not work at all --- ## [2012 Ford Escape - Moldy AC smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-moldy-ac-smell/196408)
**Author:** [@WanttoKnow55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WanttoKnow55)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-moldy-ac-smell/196408 "2024-09-26T12:16:22Z")
Did anyone have a moldy mildewy smell in Ford Escape, around year 2012? It must be the directions the water flows in AC, evaporator coil? So with that in mind, what did you do about it? What did Ford do about it…since… --- ## [2015 Cadillac ATS - AC blows hot - It was not Cue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-ats-ac-blows-hot-it-was-not-cue/196132)
**Author:** [@juanpagan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juanpagan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-ats-ac-blows-hot-it-was-not-cue/196132 "2024-09-09T22:08:56Z")
AC blowing hot air. I had a compressor replacement and fully checked whole system. Worked for a few months and did it again. Then I replaced the cue system but it keeps the same. --- ## [A/C blowing hot when fan is on high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-blowing-hot-when-fan-is-on-high/196004)
**Author:** [@kierst28\_191138](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kierst28_191138)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-blowing-hot-when-fan-is-on-high/196004 "2024-08-31T04:01:27Z")
I have a 2005 Acura MDX, and the air conditioning recently has not been working the way that it should. I had my compressor replaced June 2023 and it’s only been a year. I did check and my compressor is turning on and wo… --- ## [2004 Dodge Ram 2500 - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-2500-ac-issues/195824)
**Author:** [@HuntMaciy93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HuntMaciy93)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-2500-ac-issues/195824 "2024-08-17T20:57:34Z")
AC not blowing cold air looking for recommendations to replace --- ## [2012 Nissan Juke - AC noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-juke-ac-noise/195669)
**Author:** [@ls26059](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ls26059)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-juke-ac-noise/195669 "2024-08-10T20:15:51Z")
“gruff” noise when the air conditioner is turned on. --- ## [2019 Toyota RAV4 - AC not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-rav4-ac-not-working/195005)
**Author:** [@MazibarRahman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MazibarRahman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-rav4-ac-not-working/195005 "2024-05-31T18:25:01Z")
I having issue from august 2023 suddenly my Rav4 A/C was not working. Took to repair shop and mechanic told me pressure went down to 27psi that why AC is not working and he fill-up gas and AC was until last year and now… --- ## [AC not turned on in 4 years - suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-turned-on-in-4-years-suggestions/194927)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-turned-on-in-4-years-suggestions/194927 "2024-05-19T19:13:24Z")
Working on my 2001 Cavalier 2.2 5-speed manual (265k) that has been in storage for the last 3 years. One of the things on the list is the AC system. The last time the compressor was on was probably around September of 20… --- ## [Subaru Outback AC Flowing Churning Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-ac-flowing-churning-noise/192816)
**Author:** [@rhwilding\_186822](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhwilding_186822)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-ac-flowing-churning-noise/192816 "2023-09-11T21:15:16Z")
I purchased a used 2019 Subaru Outback about 2 months ago. The AC makes a strange on/off sound. It sounds like something is flowing or churning or even defrosting in a way. The sound almost sounds pressurized if that m… --- ## [Buick Century 2004 Air Conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-2004-air-conditioning/192794)
**Author:** [@Pop-dunk726](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pop-dunk726)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-2004-air-conditioning/192794 "2023-09-11T02:26:03Z")
My buick century air conditioner doesnt work,i cant find the problem since i checked the refrigerant levels and they are ok,the ac compressor clutch engages and disengages,and the blend door actuator works since when i t… --- ## [AC went out on year old car - dealership says not covered by warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-went-out-on-year-old-car-dealership-says-not-covered-by-warranty/191770)
**Author:** [@Defaultemode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Defaultemode)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-went-out-on-year-old-car-dealership-says-not-covered-by-warranty/191770 "2023-09-03T01:03:26Z")
Over the last week my ac had been struggling a bit. Then all the sudden it went out on me and started blowing hot air after a quick rest stop. Thankfully I was only 30 minutes from the dealer I purchased it from and they… --- ## [What are these switches on my dash?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-these-switches-on-my-dash/192005)
**Author:** [@YaItsCarrie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YaItsCarrie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-these-switches-on-my-dash/192005 "2023-08-01T19:38:28Z")
2008 Ford e450 super duty that used to be a party bus. I have no idea what these switches do or what the symbols mean? I flip them and nothing much seems to happen. The one on the right turns on a floor mounted box t… --- ## [2014 Buick Verano - AC issue. It wasn't the refrigerant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-verano-ac-issue-it-wasnt-the-refrigerant/191697)
**Author:** [@Tee04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tee04)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-verano-ac-issue-it-wasnt-the-refrigerant/191697 "2023-07-14T16:29:46Z")
A/C is still blowing warm air after freon has been add to car. --- ## [2024 Nissan Sentra - AC blows hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-nissan-sentra-ac-blows-hot/191198)
**Author:** [@bnadineragg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bnadineragg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-nissan-sentra-ac-blows-hot/191198 "2023-06-26T21:44:11Z")
HOT air coming A/C not cold enough Air --- ## [A/C isn't cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-isnt-cold/188914)
**Author:** [@winnie12417\_183957](https://community.cartalk.com/u/winnie12417_183957)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-isnt-cold/188914 "2023-02-03T21:27:35Z")
2001 Subaru outback Heat works great, AC doesn’t get cold. No noises in the fan and it blows hard. --- ## [1999 Dodge Ram 1500 - Brake shuts off AC and there is smoke!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-ram-1500-brake-shuts-off-ac-and-there-is-smoke/187934)
**Author:** [@WilliamLane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamLane)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-ram-1500-brake-shuts-off-ac-and-there-is-smoke/187934 "2022-12-15T15:33:53Z")
Every time I hit my brakes I get heat instead of AC and I get smoke and fumes --- ## [2012 Ford Escape - It wasn't the reistor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-it-wasnt-the-reistor/187736)
**Author:** [@mousyeyes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mousyeyes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-it-wasnt-the-reistor/187736 "2022-12-06T22:35:54Z")
we just got 2012 Ford escape the ac/heat fan is not working my son replaced the resistorr they saaid it lkely was but that did not work any one else had a problem and know another fix? --- ## [2017 Buick Encore - Rear heat is wonky](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-rear-heat-is-wonky/186740)
**Author:** [@Shep59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shep59)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-rear-heat-is-wonky/186740 "2022-10-07T14:16:55Z")
The rear ac is blowing hot air when trying to get cool air, never used it before today. doesir need freon or what? --- ## [2005 Ford Escape - AC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-ac-issue/186659)
**Author:** [@Jencl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jencl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-ac-issue/186659 "2022-10-03T22:31:21Z")
Blower for heater/AC stops blowing when I press the accelerator. When I let off the gas, the blower returns to operation after a few seconds. We have replaced the blower motor resistor and wonder what else we should do --- ## [1998 Buick AC Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-ac-repair/185704)
**Author:** [@jsd123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsd123)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-ac-repair/185704 "2022-08-09T16:08:02Z")
I have a 1998 Buick Century, 130k miles. Owned the car a little over 6 years now, hoping to hold onto it until it dies. For the past 2 or 3 years, I have had a steady ac refrigerant leak. At first, I would need to recha… --- ## [2014 Dodge Avenger - Oil change hurt my AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-avenger-oil-change-hurt-my-ac/184689)
**Author:** [@DollyO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DollyO)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-avenger-oil-change-hurt-my-ac/184689 "2022-06-23T18:24:43Z")
Had oil filter housing changed and now my a/c doesn’t have the force or coolness it had prior to me taking in. Something happened when they put car back together because air worked great before dealer repaired oil filter… --- ## [\[Golf 3 TDI \] AC stops when engine warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-3-tdi-ac-stops-when-engine-warm/184806)
**Author:** [@mouadh.balti\_181235](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mouadh.balti_181235)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 10:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-3-tdi-ac-stops-when-engine-warm/184806 "2022-06-22T10:43:13Z")
Hello all, I have a strange problem on my Golf 3 TDI. The air conditionner stops when the engine is warm. In fact I did some tests . When the engine temperature is under 90 degree the air conditioner works fine when … --- ## [Jeep Compass AC issue- $4000 fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-ac-issue-4000-fix/184717)
**Author:** [@I-Need-Answers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/I-Need-Answers)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2022, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-ac-issue-4000-fix/184717 "2022-06-19T11:49:58Z")
I’ll admit I know nothing about cars, so that’s how this conversation begins…and no I do not have any type of warranty. I have a 2017 Jeep Compass that the a/c started blowing warm air towards the end of summer. I live … --- ## [2012 Nissan Altima AC clutch issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-ac-clutch-issues/184492)
**Author:** [@Altima12base](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Altima12base)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-ac-clutch-issues/184492 "2022-06-06T19:47:13Z")
Air conditioning clutch --- ## [2011 Honda CR-V A/C Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-a-c-issue/184458)
**Author:** [@nophilangie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nophilangie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-a-c-issue/184458 "2022-06-02T22:53:24Z")
Hey everyone. I have a 2011 Honda CR-V EX. I know these cars are notorious for bad ac compressors but usually only in the special edition models or so I was told. Well I was on a trip a couple of days ago and my car hesi… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/airconditioning/3462.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=airconditioning)