AC Blows Hot and Cold Intermittently

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  • @Slingersbullseye
    @Slingersbullseye Рік тому +5

    A/c vents get clogged and the drain gets clogged and nasty backed up with black mold and debris also everything else mentioned in this video can check filters helps but doesn't help cool it just helps the airflow.

  • @woofwoofdoggo
    @woofwoofdoggo 2 роки тому +11

    Thank you for talking extensively of about possible problems. It's nice that you don't dumb it down. It's a complicated system.

  • @defaultdefault837
    @defaultdefault837 3 роки тому +12

    Thank you this gave me a decent understanding, forget the negative comments

  • @danielploy9143
    @danielploy9143 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice presentation… if checking the low side is in green but upper green should some Freon be let out to be in lower green? Sometimes blows cold and sometimes blows cool. Is the entire area of green safe from lower level to upper level and ac would blow cold as normal?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  10 місяців тому

      Check the basics first before doing thag

  • @1mdadrian
    @1mdadrian Рік тому +6

    Great video that's detailed but very understandable to a lay person. I feel confident to check the line and understand a bit more when I talk to my mechanic.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому

      Yup nice u can always ask me stuff for any type of repairs

  • @val3077
    @val3077 3 роки тому +13

    Hi sometimes my ac doesn’t come on when it’s too hot outside what could it be?

    • @RegularCarGuy
      @RegularCarGuy 9 місяців тому +1

      Could be a lot of things, I would start by liking up weather/humidity chart for automobile r134a recharge and follow that chart, whatever your humidity/ ambient temperature is out side recharge AC accordingly. Always use gauge manifold set to watch high and low side. Or replace your expansion valve or accumulator drier

  • @declansgamereview6523
    @declansgamereview6523 2 роки тому +3

    On my way back to the repair guy now again (5th time, 3rd different place ). I feel bad for making suggestions to them since they suppose to be the experts but I will try to choose my words wisely. My A/C had quite a few repairs done in the past few weeks. The problem now is that it works perfectly while idling ( hence they pick up no issues ) but whilst driving it cycles on and off ( mostly off ). It is the clutchless type. They already changed the condenser and fixed a leak and also found a blocked pipe ( car had a slight front knock which bent the condensor and a pipe slighthly which led to the blockage theory but I guess there are other issues ). They keep charging me everytime as well and I am honestly running very low on cash. I wish you were my ac guy. Greetings from South Africa

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      One question how are they charging ur ac system are they using cans or are they using ac machine to recover and vaccume and then re charge?

    • @declansgamereview6523
      @declansgamereview6523 2 роки тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic The 1st placed used one of those really expensive machines that measured everything and was fully automated but this place is using manual gauges and tanks ( to be fair though they only do a/c's and they should in theory know what they are doing as they have been around forever ). Anyway I left my car there now and casually mentioned some pointers that you said in your video without trying to sound cocky. I need to use these guys as I have paid them quite abit already and they seem honest enough to fix their mistakes.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +1

      @@declansgamereview6523 yeah these new cars requires perfect amount of refrigeration also if u have a leak it wount work out well since machine will vaccume and air will be sucked in and then u will have difference in pressure but from what I under stand when ur idling ur working fine due to low rpm but when moving high rpm it quickly pushing as much as it can and then there’s none left behind to pump for ac compressor untille more returns back to suction line

    • @macknumber9
      @macknumber9 2 роки тому

      Could be bad pressure switch or compression valve since your compressor is clutchless it has a compression valve to control flow of refrigerant

    • @declansgamereview6523
      @declansgamereview6523 2 роки тому +2

      @@macknumber9 turned out to be a bad compressor

  • @thelastbanana0678
    @thelastbanana0678 4 місяці тому +2

    thanks for your videos !!
    i don't know how to describe my Issus with ac i have chevy impala 2014 new model when ever is stop in traffics light its stop working and blow hot air from out side then i have to on and off to make it work again and both fans are work good both speed i have put the right amount with ac machine 680g R134 when its do that in hot days like more then 35C
    many people say its ac control valve its the main reason

  • @michaelarustemi9534
    @michaelarustemi9534 3 роки тому +2

    We had the same problem with Ford F150 2019. AC was on and off out of nowhere. So we decided to refill AC, which cost 450 dollars in Canada. But after fixing we realized that AC blows colder air but after 20 minutes driving. It doesn't work as suppose to. And AC isn't super cold as it used to be. Please what it can be? We don't see any leakage. The car is 2,5 years new. It is surprising that something got broken so early:(

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  3 роки тому

      Well that’s really costly to refill the has for $450 anyways how did they do it? Did they use ac machine to recover vaccume for 20 minutes then add proper amount Freon and oil?

  • @iggyzorro2406
    @iggyzorro2406 2 роки тому +5

    that's my problem - good explanations - thanks. another video mentioned that cabin air filter or the ac radiator (condenser?) could be dirty - do you ever find that's the problem?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +1

      Yup have seen those also cause over heating blocked radiator with dirt

  • @theVRpilot
    @theVRpilot Рік тому +1

    Thanks man! Question - my sienna 2014 , 126k miles was blowing 70c, I saw the low pressure valve was mad high, so I let some pressure out. (Not the best I know)
    It was blowing at 75c before I touched it, after I released some pressure after someone told me it would help lol, then it went to blowing 90c. Straight hot air, no cooling. I decided to stop and take it to the shop.
    I told him what happened and what I did. He said he fixed it, he drained the system, charged it again, but AC is still at 65* at 630am now!
    This ain’t right. Yesterday on my way home 15 minute drive, the car never got cold, it was barely ok. And that was at 630 car had been sitting in the sun it was mad hot.
    This car was a meat locker before. 65 at 6am translates to sweating bullets at noon.
    When it’s noon this doesn’t work.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому +1

      I would just reservice the system with ac machine recover vaccume and recharge correct amount oil and refrigeration

  • @vidab.8785
    @vidab.8785 Рік тому +1

    Going through this now. My mechanic put the hose on it and he let some freon out. And it blows pretty cool but not COLD. Starting up the car its humid cold so i know something is off. 2018 nissan Altima. 110,500 miles now. ny suggestions? I added coolant as well often because i drive ALOT

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому

      No coolant is for engine cooling u need to tell him to reservice the ac systm im not sure which hose he changed cuz ac system u can let some out all of it blows out no stopping

  • @ion669
    @ion669 7 місяців тому +1

    I have a situation on my car a lexus ct200h 2013 (which is pretty much like a prius with a lexus badge) where the ac works and blows cold air then some time passes and it starts blowing hot air then after a while cold air again and so on. It might not be related but it started happening driving back home in a heavy rain day where i had to drive back home with higher than average water levels so maybe something shorted I dont know.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  7 місяців тому +1

      Electric everything compaired to this car so o Py thing u can check is once’s ur ac cuts off check bled door operation other wise it may need to be checked by specialist

  • @obsordie4225
    @obsordie4225 2 роки тому +1

    2007 tahoe- my rear ac blows cold but the front blows warm, also has plentry of freon. What could it be?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      What is ur Freon pressure? How did u determine it got plenty

  • @jeanies8495
    @jeanies8495 2 роки тому

    My 2006 Silverado air conditioning doesn’t smell, but it stops working off and on. Had the coolant replaced and didn’t help. Compressor is fine. No leaks. The fan works fine. When the cold air stops on its own here and there, fan still going, the air seems more humid only then (when the cold quits) and smells slightly wet. It’s started the day I got it back from a fuel pump change… It works fine about 50% of the time.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      Ok. I think ur checking coolant system but u need to check Freon pressure and it seems like ur system might be low that would cause on and on type hot cold warm mild

    • @jeanies8495
      @jeanies8495 2 роки тому

      @@RBTheMechanic I meant Freon! The shop released all the old and put in new and look for leaks and that did not solve it

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +1

      @@jeanies8495 did they vaccum it? If the releases it that’s bad for the planet don’t go back to them and if the releases it they don’t have propper machine they should had recovered it with ac machine

  • @nathancollins5822
    @nathancollins5822 2 роки тому +2

    Also, could be a low-pressure switch.

  • @frankgonz31
    @frankgonz31 27 днів тому +1

    Now this are the tricky problems, this are the good videos

  • @CRONE2
    @CRONE2 Рік тому +1

    Hi! I have this problems too. Sometimes warm combined with less warm. But can you tell me why the clutch pedal gets hard to press in a hot day like summer days? And when the engine cool down then pedal press normal. Please help! Car is hyundai 1.2 petrol only 55000k km. Many thanks!

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому

      Something might be restricketd remember heat expand and retract so check the cable links and clunkers fluid

  • @shailferns8853
    @shailferns8853 9 місяців тому +1

    My AC makes a hissing sound every time compressor cycles through. It only comes on when driving and more prominent at higher speed. Recently, I noticed that the fan speed suddenly drops, blows hot air and then there is a loud hiss and then cold air starts again. Also noticed the pipe which connects the expansion valve has rust suggesting there must have been quite some condensation around it. I don’t know what the problem can be?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  9 місяців тому

      Check ur Freon pressure low and high with ac on full blast

  • @jonathans6265
    @jonathans6265 2 роки тому +1

    Hello everyone, i have a question, maybe someone can help, i have a 96 izusu oasis, its the same exact van as 96 honda oasis just diff badge, anyway my ac is being weird, i have had it checked and freaon is properly filled which was done by a mechanic with AC machine, they say they have tryed everything which i doubt cause they said car was to old to figure it out, so they just checked for leaks and stuff, all is ok but the AC has got em stumped, anyway the rear ac is ice cold but after a few moments the front AC will go warm to room temp with the rear AC being ice cold still, its not making any sence to me and i have looked through the factory repair manual that the dealer uses and there is no mention of that issue, can anyone help me with this, thanks so much.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      Ok I’m not too farmeliar with this year and the car anyways did u check to see if the system is vaccum controlled to open and close the bled door not this car but u have similar issue on Buick the system didn’t control the door the diaphragm didn’t hold propperly and every onece a while it turn to opposite side

  • @jaybasezoolander6365
    @jaybasezoolander6365 2 роки тому +1

    My 1994 Corolla was blowing ice cold and then all of a sudden, AC was blowing warm and then car was overheating??? Also didn’t notice the fan going on when AC was blowing warm. Any idea what the specific problem would be??

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +1

      Somthing like this is not specific u have to check to see if fans work thermostat could be issue start by checking fans and top of antifreeze

  • @6atlantis
    @6atlantis 2 роки тому +1

    My 2012 sonata blows warm at startup on hot days. Fan is working, fully evac and recharged Freon. Not the expansion valve or pressure sensor switch. I need help.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +1

      Try reservice that’s all I could think and comes to my mind I had cars which I serviced machine did ass propper amount and it didn’t work well

    • @orestesvega2475
      @orestesvega2475 13 днів тому

      I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH A SONATA 2012, TWO MECHANICS TOLD ME THE COMPRESSOR IS NOT GOOD.

  • @carlosvillalta9974
    @carlosvillalta9974 Рік тому +1

    I had the climate control knob fixed. Was working ok. I released the old freon and put in autozone ac can. Now it blows hot air. Maybe i just need a good ac service like you said. Its a 2002 highlander.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому +1

      Yeah try ac service with machine the van stuff is no good

  • @jamesk1801
    @jamesk1801 3 місяці тому +1

    I have a faulty AC and dont need it and dont want to repair it. It is constantly running, I can't switch it of. Can I dissble it by removing the AC fuse?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  3 місяці тому

      I think u can pull the ac compressor fuse

  • @Liz123789
    @Liz123789 Рік тому +1

    My Kia Soul starts blowing hot air when I switch the blower speed but only for a few seconds then turns cold. The A/C light on the dial turns off when it does it then turns on when it blows cold again. What can that be?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому

      It could be issue with the control panal but I would do some dignostic it is worried tho but check for power drop check for loose or melted connectors at blower motor

  • @nelly4991
    @nelly4991 2 роки тому +1

    Hello. I wonder if someone can help me. I have a 2010 Jeep Liberty, I took it to the shop twice, the first time, they recharged refrigerant, second time they said it was a bad valve causing it to leak, but now it’s blowing hot air again. I did notice both times that it starts making like a hissing noise before it stops working. Can some one give me an idea as to what it could be?? Thank you I’m advance !

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      Ok so ur system has leak if it works for like a day u need to recharge use ac dye to trace down the leak and replace the part that’s leaks here’s a video I did on fining ac leaks ua-cam.com/video/7H9xc_ve-ck/v-deo.html

  • @khaleahmckenzie4645
    @khaleahmckenzie4645 Рік тому +1

    Hey my a/c alternates between hot and cold, i can also here my compressor switching on and off what dies it mean?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому

      U should check ac pressure it could be low or have air pressure mixture

  • @j.b.4340
    @j.b.4340 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you. My car is doing what you describe. Im going to do the checks tommorow.

  • @wilray1426
    @wilray1426 Рік тому +1

    2012 Honda starts blowing cold on passenger side and stays cold. Then 5-10min of driving and then drivers side finally starts blowing cold too. Any idea what that means?

  • @ansar311
    @ansar311 2 роки тому +1

    Hi when I check the pressure with a screw driver there is pressure that means freon is available? But the pipe is not at all cooling. Is it due to low freon gas

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      Dose ur ac compressor come on

    • @ansar311
      @ansar311 2 роки тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic yes

    • @ansar311
      @ansar311 2 роки тому

      The clutch engages and keeps spinning on the compressor continuously without stopping

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      @@ansar311 low pressure could be the issue or the compressor not build pressure

  • @sergiol.1936
    @sergiol.1936 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for a very good explanation. I have a 2017 KIA Soul and the AC works great 99% of the time, but every now and then the cold air stops for a few minutes. Yesterday I noticed, while idling, that if I increase the rpm's by pressing the gas pedal the cool air came back. Any suggestions on what could be the problem?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +1

      That seems like low Freon when u Reve up the RPM it pushes more Freon to make it cooler so it might take care of u do recovery vaccum and recharge the ac system

    • @theologyiscool
      @theologyiscool 2 роки тому

      Thank you much for the tip. I'll see if that works.

    • @macknumber9
      @macknumber9 2 роки тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic i have same problem except it only works of i rev to 2500 rpms or so and i am getting high pressure reading on the low pressure side... I'm assuming weak compressor that needs to be replaced. I can't imagine rpm change in engine would have any affect on any other part of the system than the compressor

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      @@macknumber9 that might be due to low refrigeration u might need reserviced ac system it’s pinpoint the low Freon much faster so it can cool try service first

    • @macknumber9
      @macknumber9 2 роки тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic thank you...but why would low refrigerant still give me a HIGH reading on the low pressure side?

  • @nbss_cesarr
    @nbss_cesarr 2 роки тому +1

    I have a 2002 chevy silverado , 2 vents in the middle lt blows hot air and other 2 vents it blows cold air any idea of what it can be

    • @tr4u5mp90
      @tr4u5mp90 2 роки тому +1

      Blender door actuator

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      Recharge the system it’s a start

  • @lamontturner3130
    @lamontturner3130 3 роки тому +1

    i have a 2005 g35 coupe and my a/c went out when it rained and it hasn’t came back. i bought a/c refill can from walmart and the gauge said it was overfilled with refrigerate, what do i do?

    • @lamontturner3130
      @lamontturner3130 3 роки тому

      only blows room temp air.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  3 роки тому +1

      You made it worst I never recommend using can to add because ur don’t know how much ur adding ac machine dose the job but anyways check fuses and see if there’s any water leaks inside the car I know infiniti are know for leaking water but u will have to fix the over fill issue the system will not work propperly take it to shop let them fix it

  • @user-uj5gh9qk3t
    @user-uj5gh9qk3t 10 місяців тому

    When I remove the low side I connect directly compressor is blowing OK but when I reconnect back and put gas it's only cooling for few minutes?

  • @Johnnyy832
    @Johnnyy832 2 роки тому +3

    My car had a problem where when you first start the engine the AC will work for a minute or 2 then just starts blowing regular air. I took it to an AC auto shop and they replaced the compressor, condenser, expansion valve, etc…. But it still wouldn’t work. Do you have any clue what it could be?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +1

      How did they recharge the systems? Some shops use cans to charge which is not proper way ac refrigeration has to be correct amount also oil for ac system so have it re serviced vaccume the system for 20 minutes then re charger. That’s what seems like to be the problem to me

    • @Johnnyy832
      @Johnnyy832 2 роки тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic Yup I had another mechanic shop do that and it didn’t work. Is it possible that they didn’t check for a dead relay?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +1

      @@Johnnyy832 it could be relay cutting off once it get hot away it out

  • @chalitacarrasco9396
    @chalitacarrasco9396 11 місяців тому +8

    As a single woman, I appreciate this. Helped me to do the job myself.

  • @jamielipkis5160
    @jamielipkis5160 2 роки тому +1

    I'm having the same issues, I replace my ford flex with new OEM AC condenser, AC compressor, radiator, belt, tensioner, and expansion valve. It’s still doing the same ice cold to hot air. What do you think it is? Next receiver dryer?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +1

      Did u service the recharge with ac machine vaccum and recharge? Could be too much oil or not correct amount refrigeration

    • @jamielipkis5160
      @jamielipkis5160 2 роки тому +1

      It was serviced and recharged by the mechanic. It was redo like four-five times already. Long story short, I came back from a long trip for ten-hour into it, ac started shutting ice cold to warm. After doing some research, I am thinking that a receiver dryer could be it. But IDK. Can you tell me a little bit about receiving dryer?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +1

      @@jamielipkis5160 well it’s somthing u don’t need to look in to as long as service was done propperly. What need to be tested is see if ac compressor works when it get hot if it dosent work then check power to the compressor it could be cutting off when it get hot also check if ur car got ac compressor relay swap that out as well

    • @jamielipkis5160
      @jamielipkis5160 2 роки тому +2

      I checked the compressor while running ac and clutch on compressor spin with no problem.

  • @carlosguzman-jj7mo
    @carlosguzman-jj7mo 2 роки тому +1

    Can it be a bad blower making it not blow only cold sometimes ?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      No blow wit ll give u air regardless hot or cold but u will always get air if no air come out then it can be blower

  • @Real.Amerson
    @Real.Amerson Місяць тому +1

    i have a Mercedes Benz E250 Coupe 2010 Model , I'm facing a problem with driver side AC is blowing up hot air sometimes while the passenger side and rare side are always cold.. what do you think the problem is?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Місяць тому +1

      Start with ac service could be low Freon or blend door motors not working

  • @jamilalymane4452
    @jamilalymane4452 2 роки тому +1

    Hei.I have everything working fine, but when the car heats up to 90 degrees, the air conditioner turns off and does not work, and every time I turn it on it turns off, why?
    Greetings to you

  • @joeseph2201
    @joeseph2201 2 роки тому +1

    Cold and hot intermittently. Not the best mechanic said it was a compressor leak, and I needed a new compressor... Would the car still blow ice cold if it was a compressor leak?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      Nooo it would work till it’s low then cut off completly fix the leak and fix it if it got leak but intermittently usully sound like air and Freon in system do recover vaccum and recharge that might fix it

    • @joeseph2201
      @joeseph2201 2 роки тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic Thanks for your reply, you deserve a subscribe!

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      @@joeseph2201 thank you 🙏🏻!!

  • @rayjohnson863
    @rayjohnson863 21 день тому +1

    My 2017 nissan Sentra has this issue where the cold line is cool to the touch but never is cold. Its constant and it will never will get any colder than that. I had took it to the dealership to have them service the freeon and they asked me why. I told them it was not really getting cold just cool air but not enough to call it cold. They ended up discovering that the compressor is failing. It gradually over time just kept getting less and less cold. I have no idea at this point but one things certain, it feels like the ac compressor is not working like it should. Not pumping the freeon property and thus not getting cold enough. Just based off everything im seeing it only seems to be the case. I just do not want get rip off again especially since i had them test it to see if this is the issue. I jist want it fixed but have no idea who to take it to.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  21 день тому

      There’s no such thing discovering compressornfailing they have to do the service to make that judgement

    • @rayjohnson863
      @rayjohnson863 20 днів тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic I wrote discovered but they wrote out that it was failing. They did not write discovered.

  • @myslaughter867
    @myslaughter867 Місяць тому +1

    Good morning my ac works only when its not hot outside. I had it vac’d & recharged it wasnt the issue. If its hot outside and I put cold water to cool the car down under the hood. Or run it thru a car wash it kicks back in. Im not vegas and they charge a arm and leg also will scam. Possible problem?? I want to have an idea before I take it in.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Місяць тому +1

      Usully the case is the Freon is low so do ac service also check to see before u do that the fans work on radiator

    • @myslaughter867
      @myslaughter867 Місяць тому

      Thank you… what do u think about possible condenser issues? When i rinse the car with cold water in the front by the radiator it makes the ac cold.

  • @candyarevalo9533
    @candyarevalo9533 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the video! I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 and it blows cold air for about 10 to 15 minutes then it will blow hot air. I turn off the a/c and fan for 3 minutes, then I turn it back on and it will work again. This keeps reoccurring. How can I fix this?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  10 місяців тому

      What kinda car u have year make model?

    • @candyarevalo9533
      @candyarevalo9533 10 місяців тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic It’s a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500

    • @candyarevalo9533
      @candyarevalo9533 10 місяців тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic also, My 2001 Ford Mustang GT only the fan and A/C works when I put it on Max. How do I fix it?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  10 місяців тому

      @@candyarevalo9533 resistor might need replacement

  • @FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri
    @FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri 11 місяців тому +1

    After a diagnostic test the AC shop couldn’t help me. I noticed only the passenger side was cooling but not the driver side, so I replaced the door bend acaatur, now it only works sometimes but it’s still not fix.
    Btw this video didn’t help either.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  11 місяців тому

      Did u check Freon pressure? System might be low and only cool half of the ac core to give only half of the side cooling

  • @yogibear6084
    @yogibear6084 2 роки тому +8

    Hello RB: Thank you for your great video. This is exactly what is happening to my 2012 Chrysler 300C (the A/C blows hot and sometimes cold air.). I took my car into a local mechanic so that they could check to see if it was Freon that was needed. They checked it and said that the recirculatory button was not working and that it didn't need Freon. I received an estimate for what it might be. I will have to save up for it now.
    They mentioned three things could be wrong. First, the A/C blend door actuator may be needed. (When I researched this, it says the car would be making a noise. Mine does not.) Second, A/C condenser may be very filthy and may need to be cleaned. (I looked at it, doesn't look dirty, but I rinsed it. Unless it is a deeper cleaning that is needed). After researching, it also said that a noise would be heard. No noise is heard. Third, they could replace the condenser and expansion valve and add Freon (suppose the one in there is removed/lost that they need to add after saying that it didn't need any?). The 3rd option would cost me $628. Thoughts? Should I go with the 3rd option or try the cleaning first? ($75) Again, I don't hear any noises. BTW: Where are you located?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +2

      Why don’t u try reserving the system first do it using ac machine recover vaccum and recharge and see where that take it

    • @yogibear6084
      @yogibear6084 2 роки тому +3

      @@RBTheMechanic I have no idea what all that means but I will try to find out. :) Thank you for your response.

    • @yogibear6084
      @yogibear6084 2 роки тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic I forgot to mention that I checked the pipes under the hood you mentioned. The one on the right (facing it) was normal cool the one on the left got super hot right away after turning on car.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      @@yogibear6084 so ur ac is working?

    • @phillippardo5712
      @phillippardo5712 Рік тому

      ​@@yogibear6084 did you ever figure out your issue?

  • @NabeelAMAZINGvideos
    @NabeelAMAZINGvideos 2 роки тому +3

    My ac works fine for the first minute or two then the cooling gradually goes away I checked the freon and it was slightly less than usual. Is this the issue? If you could write all the possible issues, I would be very grateful.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      U can’t see Freon u might be looking at coolant which is diffrent and it dose seems like u might be low on r134 gas

    • @AntonioGarcia-sv9rp
      @AntonioGarcia-sv9rp Рік тому

      Did u figure it out my car is doing the same thing

  • @quadriabubakar7095
    @quadriabubakar7095 2 роки тому +1

    Hello RB,my 2007 Honda city AC cools in the morning but blows hot on idle in the afternoon (hot weather).what do you suggest I do?Thank you

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      Yeah I get lot of those I just posted video 2 videos check them out low Freon pressure causes low cooling on hot in morning it will be good but sun beaming wount be so cool anyways recharge ur system add dye maybe u can trace down a leak as well

    • @dennisgustafsson3063
      @dennisgustafsson3063 2 роки тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic I have done a leak test and no leaking. Have the system professional empty and then refilled showed that the was right volym already before they empty, still when it's hot outside the AC stops after 5-10min. Any suggestions?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      @@dennisgustafsson3063 did u swap out relay it could be getting hot also it could be ac compressor getting hot it got safty switch

  • @p71owner53
    @p71owner53 2 роки тому +1

    The ac compressor switches on then off blower motor is working but not blowing cold air

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      Check Freon pressure

    • @p71owner53
      @p71owner53 2 роки тому

      @@RBTheMechanic I checked the gauge when the car was off and it was over filled I released some pressure and now my compressor isn’t clicking on

  • @OT_Tips
    @OT_Tips Рік тому +1

    My 07 charger has the adequate amount of pressure, compressor is on, and blows cold air for 5 minutes then hot air. Then when the AC is turned off, the air still comes out the vents and it’s hot.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому

      So ur blower motor stays on ? That’s what the issue is?

    • @OT_Tips
      @OT_Tips Рік тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic well the blower motor will turn off but I feel a draft of hot air. I would think the blower door actuators? But other thank that, the AC only stays cold for about a minute. The compressor stays on and the pressure on both lines is good. What else could it be?

    • @OT_Tips
      @OT_Tips Рік тому +1

      Forgot to add that the cold line in the engine bay will eventually go warm/fresh after 10 minutes. Maybe air in the lines?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому

      @@OT_Tips so there could be restriction in ac systym or ac compressor is bad I would start with clear out the systym do ac service acc correct amount of oil

  • @jesusvaldez8315
    @jesusvaldez8315 Рік тому +1

    2010 Ford F-150 fx4 4x4 ac will blow cold then hot out of no where no leak good on Freon should this be bad ac compressor ?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому

      U have to check some basics first check ur relay change ur out it can also be Freon pressure with air pressure or compressor that cuts off

    • @jesusvaldez8315
      @jesusvaldez8315 Рік тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic so recommend changing the relay first is it just the ac compressor relay ?

    • @jesusvaldez8315
      @jesusvaldez8315 Рік тому +1

      What u mean by ac compressor cut off

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому

      @@jesusvaldez8315 ac compressor can cut off due to heat and pressure it has safty switch

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому

      @@jesusvaldez8315 yup change out the ac compressor relay first and next time if cuts off check to see if compressor gets power with ac on but u have to check this at the moment it shuts off that way u can determine the power is there or not to rule out ac compressor hood or bad

  • @frisco415
    @frisco415 3 роки тому +2

    So I have a 2015 Ford Explorer I recharged it with free on and then it went to red mark and never to the green. Now it’s blowing hot air and cold air. I have to go fast so the cold could come out. Would you happen to know what it is?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  3 роки тому

      Well it depends how did u recharge the system ? Did u recover vaccume for 20 minutes and then add correct amount with ac machine or did u use cans?

    • @frisco415
      @frisco415 3 роки тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic aww man I just add with the can. But I just noticed that the AC compressor that wheel isn’t turning. So could it just be that? It’ll go on the off.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  3 роки тому

      @@frisco415 it suppose to go on and off as needed anyways ur problem most likely is you charged with cans so theees air pressure Freon pressure that’s the issue do it propperly it should be good!

    • @frisco415
      @frisco415 3 роки тому

      @@RBTheMechanic do you have a video up on how to do that? If not I’ll look it up. I appreciate it so much man thank you. And keep up the good content

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  3 роки тому

      @@frisco415 here’s one of the cars that everything was good ac compressor came on but no cold air I used my ac machine to re charge the system ua-cam.com/video/UU8TtkfmTJs/v-deo.html

  • @ajpascual8969
    @ajpascual8969 3 роки тому +2

    I just change the ac compressor my ac works few minutes then blows hot air then blows cold again hot and cold on and on what do you think the problems is

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  3 роки тому

      How did u recharge the r134?

    • @ajpascual8969
      @ajpascual8969 3 роки тому

      @@RBTheMechanic the mechanic is the one who recharge it i just bought the 134a freon..??

    • @ajpascual8969
      @ajpascual8969 3 роки тому +1

      My car is vw jetta S 2016

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  3 роки тому

      @@ajpascual8969 welll I’m not sure but it sounds like it need to be recharged ask him how did he charge the system if he used can to fill the Freon that can be the issue

    • @ajpascual8969
      @ajpascual8969 3 роки тому

      @@RBTheMechanic yes he use a can frron

  • @eljos1
    @eljos1 3 місяці тому +1

    My ac works when fan is on lvl 1 or 2 but hot air comes out when on lvl 3 and 4. I don’t even know what to think 😅

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  3 місяці тому

      It might be low on Freon that’s when it will only have enough cooling to blow on low speed

    • @eljos1
      @eljos1 3 місяці тому

      Thank u for the reply. The problem is the little motor that moves the plastic warm/cold that moves the valve. Its not powerful enough to push the valve

  • @thedonbreezy450
    @thedonbreezy450 2 роки тому

    I have a jeep my ac blow cold but hot on the passenger and all the back areas are hot any suggestions?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +1

      What Jeep u got and year

    • @thedonbreezy450
      @thedonbreezy450 2 роки тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic 2012 Jeep grand cherokee

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      @@thedonbreezy450 is it dual temp control? Check both blend door motors if it’s dual control other wise u need to recharge the system with ac machine cans will not work

  • @anibalvargas6629
    @anibalvargas6629 8 місяців тому +1

    My ac blows cold aur only at idle. When running its not. What should be the cause??

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  8 місяців тому

      Possability low froen check ac pressure

    • @anibalvargas6629
      @anibalvargas6629 8 місяців тому

      @@RBTheMechanic , thanks, I'll check.

  • @JohnDoe12515
    @JohnDoe12515 3 роки тому +4

    All right

  • @taha9859
    @taha9859 3 роки тому +1

    Thx

  • @masyaf897
    @masyaf897 Рік тому +2

    I have same issue with my Hybrid Toyota Yaris 2019
    2 weeks ago I regas see/recharged the AC.
    Today I did a coolant change/flush and afterwards the AC on max/high setting blows cold air for few minutes then hot air for few minutes then cold again and cycle repeats.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому

      I do t think it has anything to do with coolant flush unless car is over heating well anways u got hybrid so I’m kinda lost my self I do t do those do check ur Freon. How did u recharge the systym?

  • @thatslow4.6
    @thatslow4.6 2 роки тому +1

    In my case my 2013 honda civic A/C system was overfilled, After I leaked some freon out and it was back in the green on my a/c gage it worked fine and stayed cold, I'm in Arizona so we have some extremely hot summers, the other thing that was a issue was the a/c compressor was loose, so I tightened it back down and no more rattling, surging compressor.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +1

      Nice yea over charged system will not work accurately

    • @MJ-py7wk
      @MJ-py7wk 2 роки тому

      How did you let some out?

    • @thatslow4.6
      @thatslow4.6 2 роки тому +1

      @@MJ-py7wk went to oriellys and got a freon nozzle and connected it to the low pressure side and just pressed the trigger and let it out into the atmosphere.

    • @MJ-py7wk
      @MJ-py7wk 2 роки тому

      @@thatslow4.6 great! 👍 Thanks

    • @lucasjensen4309
      @lucasjensen4309 2 роки тому

      @@thatslow4.6 lmfaooo that’s terrible for the for the atmosphere 😂

  • @juanisimothegreat
    @juanisimothegreat 9 днів тому +1

    condensation my guy that’s what it’s called

  • @horatiobeaker
    @horatiobeaker 2 роки тому +1

    Right.

  • @FishingwithNieves
    @FishingwithNieves Рік тому +1

    What is Frezon?

  • @jovannyflores9422
    @jovannyflores9422 4 місяці тому +1

    Mine blows cold at night when it’s fresh outside . During the day when it’s hot it blows warm . ??

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  4 місяці тому

      That’s usually sign of low Freon in the system

    • @jovannyflores9422
      @jovannyflores9422 4 місяці тому +1

      I recharged it my friend

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  4 місяці тому

      @@jovannyflores9422 how did u recharge it with machine?

    • @jovannyflores9422
      @jovannyflores9422 4 місяці тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic Freon and gage . It said full green.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  4 місяці тому

      @@jovannyflores9422 did u use ac machine to recover vacuum and recharge? If no then it’s not charged and not charged properly and correct amount Freon need to be added too much I’m with not work good too little will not work good

  • @Rhonda858
    @Rhonda858 2 роки тому +1

    The word you where looking for is "condensation" for the moisture outside the pipe.. this is what is happening to my 2016 Jeep Patriot, it blows cold when it wants it seems to only come on once my car runs for a while then it seems to run fine for 30 to 45 Mins it stops and blows hot air! I took it to my local mechanic and they said they thought it had air in the system so they vacuumed all the air out of the system and replaced the freon and it blowed cold when I first got in the vehicle at first but then a few minutes later it was blowing hot again! It Was too late to take to the shop again because they had already closed but ill be backup there on Monday... I replaced the compressor about a year ago and the blower motor about a year and a half ago do you think they could have gone out already. Is there any possibility it could be the blend door actuator? Or the condenser?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      What year make model is ur car? As I was reading ur msg u said hot and cold before u even mentioned that ur mechanic said u have air in the system that’s exactly what came to my mind it would be worth to recharge the system and make sure ur mechanic has ac machine to recover vaccum and then add correct amount of r135

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +1

      By the way faulty relay can heat up and cut off then come back on once it cools off so if ur car got relay just change it out well worth it

    • @Rhonda858
      @Rhonda858 2 роки тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic I have a 2016 Jeep Patriot latitude 2.0 and I have did pay for them to vacuum out the system and to Replace the freon once they vacuumed all the air out of the system. And I also had them change out the blend door actuator and it's still doing the same thing and I've already spent well over $400! Does anyone know where the relay is that runs the fan motor on my vehicle? I have been searching on Google for days for a diagram of the fuse box and relays with out any luck

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      @@Rhonda858 how is the outside temp some of these cars work according to temp of cabin

    • @Rhonda858
      @Rhonda858 2 роки тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic well I live in Houston Texas so I don't expect it to blow out Icicles but I do expect it to be a bit cooler than the 85 degrees that it is currently blowing. I am going to take a chance and change out the ac expansion valve because it could be plugged up with debris or something and then most likely I will have to replace the compressor again
      Since a year ago when we changed the compressor we didn't change the expansion valve as it should had been suggested to us by our mechanic

  • @juntong651
    @juntong651 21 день тому +1

    Hello, the ac sometime work , sometime not , but when it work , it really cold , dddl
    Has code: lost communication with front HVAC / HVCF for 3 seconds or longer, 524025 31
    I been replaced AC COMPRESSOR /EXP VALVE /PRESSURE SENSOR VACUUM AC SYSTEM recharge the freon, it work one month and it happened again, can you tell what is going on with my truck , I did not replace the dryer filter , you think could be dryer problem? Truck is 2019 freightliner. Cascadia if you know anything, please let me know!🙏🙏🙏

  • @fairystone
    @fairystone 2 роки тому +1

    So far, I have changed the relay, filled refrigerant, compressor engages, it still turns on/off. When it works, it's icy cold, then blows hot air, what's the next step? Thank you.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      How did u fill the system with Freon did u use cans?

    • @fairystone
      @fairystone 2 роки тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic I used AC Pro's recharge kit.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      @@fairystone idk what that is or how it work. Did u do 20 minutes of vaccum and then recharge correct
      Amount of Freon by measure ment

    • @fairystone
      @fairystone 2 роки тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic Hmm, I didn't do vacuum but the kit shows when to stop. it has a pressure gauge.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому +2

      @@fairystone no that’s not correct u have air pressure and gas pressure so it’s all messed up in there gotta start off and do it correct recover vaccum and recharge you might have to take it to mechanic and let them do it

  • @thomashawortg2969
    @thomashawortg2969 2 роки тому +1

    My car will blow ice cold when I idle but then goes warm when I’m driving

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  2 роки тому

      Seems like either it’s low or air pressure u might want to start with reservice the system

  • @toltec13
    @toltec13 3 роки тому +1

    Can also be a bad blend door actuator

  • @VictorLidsman-bh5vx
    @VictorLidsman-bh5vx Рік тому +1

    When night the Aircon cool

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому

      Usully that’s the case of low Freon in the system

  • @joechombo8110
    @joechombo8110 Рік тому +1

    My Camaro does blow cold for like 2 minutes then hot for like 15 seconds. Know why?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому +1

      Might want to check Freon pressure

    • @joechombo8110
      @joechombo8110 Рік тому +1

      @@RBTheMechanic its weird, I was driving at the highway at 80M and then ac started doing that. Any other reasons you might think?

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому

      @@joechombo8110 what kinda car u got

    • @joechombo8110
      @joechombo8110 Рік тому

      @@RBTheMechanic 2012 Chevy camaro rs.

  • @edgarmartinez3052
    @edgarmartinez3052 Рік тому +1

    My car blow cool the firs 20 min after that econ light star turning on an off and don let the compresor keep running

  • @thekop9049
    @thekop9049 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much all right

  • @scoutmaddoxg
    @scoutmaddoxg Місяць тому +1

    Pressure sensor

  • @santicardenas8248
    @santicardenas8248 2 роки тому +1

    My ac is coming out hot and cold what do you think that would be ?

  • @ralphjoscellumba6039
    @ralphjoscellumba6039 Рік тому +1

    I seriously thought that was my car😂
    P.s 250,000 in my 2007 Toyota Sienna

  • @thestillroombotanicals2932
    @thestillroombotanicals2932 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for this. My ‘14 Subaru Crosstrek is doing this. We recharged it with Freon (no idea how to spell it), but it’s still alternating hot and cold.
    So, now I’m thinking it’s maybe the compressor.
    I appreciate you taking the time to teach us about our cars. Thanks 🙏

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  Рік тому

      It might not be correctly charge how did u charge the system

  • @chinnaponnukandhasamy6637
    @chinnaponnukandhasamy6637 18 днів тому +1

    Hi

  • @marcslayer9444
    @marcslayer9444 2 роки тому +1

    Om dizzy

  • @zeeshanali9846
    @zeeshanali9846 Рік тому +3

    Alright

  • @eugeneloggins5227
    @eugeneloggins5227 Місяць тому +1

    Today jr

  • @lofiandchill5157
    @lofiandchill5157 2 роки тому +2

    Quick and informative... You said the word alright 31 times.

    • @gmac1762
      @gmac1762 Рік тому

      Beats listening to an American saying uh, uh, hu repeatedly!!! or... let me go ahead and do this or I'm going to go ahead and do this etc.

  • @carola4618
    @carola4618 Рік тому +1

    Alright, you need to stop saying it so much, but very informative, alright...

  • @stbam1965
    @stbam1965 3 роки тому +24

    Nothing like over explaining about the cold hose.

    • @kfcclvercolt9198
      @kfcclvercolt9198 2 роки тому +8

      Well there’s a reason you are here

    • @victorduran1379
      @victorduran1379 2 місяці тому

      Yup i just wanted to go to kitchen and get ice cold cup of water

  • @stbam1965
    @stbam1965 3 роки тому +11

    OMG!!! ON AND ON. WE GET IT.

    • @RBTheMechanic
      @RBTheMechanic  3 роки тому

      Ok

    • @woofwoofdoggo
      @woofwoofdoggo 2 роки тому +4

      It's a complicated system. RB did a great job explaining. 👏

    • @plor1261
      @plor1261 Місяць тому

      Do you expect an exact answer? It don't work like that. It could one of many things.

  • @brendareyes3997
    @brendareyes3997 2 роки тому +1

    Your way of explaining 😂😂😂

  • @Snek03
    @Snek03 2 роки тому +2

    This video was very hard to understand, alright? I didn’t learn anything but I don’t think I can watch it again, alright?

  • @alexm-cc2wq
    @alexm-cc2wq 3 роки тому +3

    Took forver

  • @gfysyoutube
    @gfysyoutube Рік тому +8

    OMG, Get to the point!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!