Is the dash air conditioner blowing cold air?

I have a 2008 Newmar Essex and the dash air conditioner is not blowing cold air. Are there some common causes others have encountered? Any troubleshooting suggestions? Join the #1 RV Forum Today – It’s Totally Free!

How to fix a car that’s blowing hot air?

Scotty Kilmer, mechanic for the last 45 years, shows how to fix a car that is blowing really hot air, even though the AC system is turned on full cold. Often a bad main AC control unit goes bad, and he shows how easy it can be to replace. 1. Autel Diagnostic Tool: 2. Screwdriver set: 3.

What to do if your a / C unit is blowing hot air?

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Why is my a / C fan blowing hot air?

Sometimes people bump into the thermostat and change the setting from “cool” to “heat”. A more common mistake (and the one he made!) is changing the fan from “auto” to “on”, which causes the fan to blow air when the system isn’t running.

Why is my a / C blowing warm air?

A refrigerant leak is unique in the sense that refrigerant evaporates instantly into a gas once it isn’t under the pressure of your closed loop A/C system. A/C systems are sealed and therefore don’t require refrigerant top-off’s. If the refrigerant level is low then there is a leak that needs to be addressed.

What to do if your AC blows hot air only?

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What happens when your car air conditioner is not working?

When it is working properly, your cars’ air conditioner is a wonderful thing. When it is not, which of course occurs on the most brutally hot day of the year, the A/C suddenly becomes a cruel joke, blowing warm, stale air into your vehicle.

How to troubleshoot dash air conditioning in motorhomes?

Any ideas on how to cost effectively approach troubleshooting this problem. Or are some folks out there in the same boat, not able to use their dash air conditioning because of the potential expense of troubleshooting the system. Thanks for any ideas. Have them add a leak detector dye when they next work on it.

Is there cold air coming out of the passenger side?

WOW! part numbers 80321-shj-a02 and 80341-shj-a01. The “low freon” speculation…needs to be investigated. I suspect the cold air coming out of the passenger side is plenty cold, which would not be possible with a freon leak. Before bringing it into the shop, check out the driver’s side air mix motor.

Why is my Odyssey running cold on the passenger side?

My Odyssey was low. He evacuated the Freon to see how much was in there vs. what the spec. should have been. Turns out it was low, but not by much. He added what was needed and it stopped running warm on the driver side vents, where it blew cold on the passenger side.

What to do if your dash air conditioner is not working?

Check the comressor to see if the clutch is engaging, if not, or it is going on and off quickly, check the freon level first. There is a low pressure sensor that will no let the clutch engage if the freon pressure is low. This is words of wisdom passed down by my father who had 30 years in the automotive industry.

How old is dash air conditioner in motorhomes?

Thanks for any ideas. Have them add a leak detector dye when they next work on it. Our dash HVAC works just fine and is 19 years old. You will have to determine the fix the dash A/C ($$$) vs use generator and overhead air ($$$) based on your needs.

Why is my AC not working in my coach?

The most common problem when the compressor runs and the fan does not start is a blown fuse and that is caused by a failed fan motor mounted on the condenser coil mounted out side the coach. Underneath the front or in the rear in the area of the radiator.

What should I do if my air conditioner clutch does not engage?

1. If the clutch engages, you’ll most likely need to have the professionals take a look at it. The system may need to have refrigerant added. There may be a leak. 2. If the clutch does not engage, this may be an electrical problem. Now it is time to search for fuses. Most automotive fuses are in the left most forward basement compartment.

Why is my RV AC blowing cold air?

RV AC Blows Cold Then Warm What causes this to happen is not that difficult to diagnosis. Usually it can be a broken capacitor that stops your AC unit from blowing cold air and lets it blow warm air instead.

What are the most common RV air conditioner problems?

7 Most common RV Air conditioner problems and how to fix them. 1. The AC Does Not Turn “O N”. 2. The Air Conditioner Blows Out Hot Air. 3. The Air Conditioning Unit Motor is Unusually Loud. 4. There is Ice on Your Air Conditioner. 5. The Air Conditioner Has a Foul Smell.

Why does my RV air conditioner make no noise?

If the RV’s air conditioner makes no noise, it might be that controls aren’t receiving sufficient power. You might need to replace the capacitors if the fan or the compressor start slowly or they don’t blow any air, blows air weakly, only blows warm air, periodically stops, the lights dim when it runs other air conditioner trips a breaker.

Is the dash AC similar to the engine?

I believe the dash AC is similar to an automobile in that a compressor on the engine supplies the cooling. It’s a long run from the engine to the dash AC. I wonder if you could find the air runs and insulate them some??? Just a “wag” here. Have you actually taken it to a coach service center rather than just an AC shop?

How old is the dash AC in my RV?

My dash AC has been problematic ever since I bought my 2001 Newmar Mountain Aire in 2010. Granted, my RV is going on 14 years old, but I’ve paid to have the AC repaired twice, but it’s still on the fritz.

What to do if your dash AC stops working?

For air conditioning repair visit at Airdexinc They repair or replace the mechanical parts of system according to the condition of the system. Not sure this is your problem, but on our Dutch Star our dash A/C started acting up. It would work fine, then just decide to stop working. Drove me nuts for a couple months.

Why is there no air coming out of my windshield?

If these air intakes become plugged by a piece of paper, cloth or other form of blockage it will slow or stop the airflow. Inspect both external and internal air intakes located at the base of the windshield (external) and at the passenger side foot well (internal).

How do I stop no air from dashboard vents?

This door is controlled by a thumb wheel that when activated will open and close the vent air flow door. Work the thumb wheel from one side to the other while checking the airflow. The flow should stop and start again, if the thumb wheel does not make a difference the problem is somewhere else.

When did pusher AC systems start to work?

To try and give you a answer first off explain what you have had repaired and what the AC is currently doing.Most Pusher AC systems from late 90,s to late 2010ish all basically work the same way. the systems are reasonable simple but sometimes the accessabilty can be trying so whats the problem? Not cold enough? not high enough fan speed?

Is there an evaporator unit in the dash?

It is the same type setup. It could be the Country Coach is set up differently if you have a rear a/c cooled by the compressor on the engine. You may have two evaporator units, one in the bedroom and one in the dash. You are most likely correct. We do have an evaporator unit under our bed that supplies the rear AC when under way.

Is it possible to recharge the dash air conditioner?

The dash air in my 2002 Beaver motorhome is not as cool as it should be. I guess that over the winter the “freon” leaked out. Assuming that the system is in good order, is it possible to recharge the system myself?

Why does my dash air conditioner not work?

Systems can suffer from overcharging as much as undercharging. Said another way, adding freon is not always the answer to poor dash A/C performance. Things like condenser fans, their relays and fuses are at least as common a cause of poor performance.

Is the dash air conditioner R-134a rated for R-12?

R-409a is another possibility. And you will not experience the reduced performance level that you get with the R-134a in a system designed for R-12. Check with a certified and experienced A/C technician to see what is available at this time and will work best with your system.

What kind of blower is in a pusher motorhome?

Blower Assembles, POA Valves, Poa Conversions, Heater valves, ECt… Multi groove clutch for York (piston stlye compressors) for most “pusher” Motorhomes.