ColombianMax

iTrader: (7)

Well as the title states: does your AC work on your third gen and how cold does it blow?

I recently fixed mine this past 4th of July and got hired by the shop that I used to get my high and low pressure hoses rebuilt. Have learned a lot so far

I'll be the first to answer, I get 45-47 dregrees out my vents (with r134a)when its 85+ degrees outside and I'm in love with my car

mooze

iTrader: (2)

i dont turn mine all the way down. just to much. way too cold

ColombianMax

iTrader: (7)

I should've made it clear, what temp at IDLE not while driving.

Black92GXE

iTrader: (3)

Yah, I have no idea what the temp is... don't have a thermometer... but its just refilled and blowing cold!

Hectic

iTrader: (20)

This reminds me of those annoying ploys for sales on craigslist. "AC BLOWS ICE COLD PICK HER UP TODAY!"

Jesus in the winter, i'm going to make a fake fs ad saying "BLOWS HOT AIR KEEPS YA WARM AND TOASTY"

lleyleber

Hey guys, i need some help, i bought a maxima in the UK where i live and the advert said it had air con. I got the car and found no switch for the a/c.

WTF. I thought maximas had a/c as standard?

There are only 2 models in the UK, standard and luxury, luxury has leather/cruise control etc.

Standard should have a/c, ive got alloys, power locks and windows, electric sunroof etc.

There is just a blank cover, i took it off and underneath is a button which if i press a light comes on, but i hear no change in engine revs as if the a/c had kicked in.

I looked under the bonnet (hood) and saw the fuse for the air con marked 'air con'...


Whats going on!?!?!?!

mikekantor

iTrader: (5)

When that light comes on, do the radiator fans start spining? They should start automatically if the AC is working. Checking fuses is a good idea, keep going with that. Try to post a photo of the controls so we have a better idea of what you're seeing.

OP: Mine is cold but I never measured the temperature. What fan speed do you measure on? Have you insulated your cold lines or are they normal?

maxima_man1992

I dont have a thermometer but mine is just about as cold as my mom Chrysler 300

internetautomar

iTrader: (30)

mine worked great when I had it.
the G20's works fine
the B13's works fine
the corolla's works fine
the montana's works fine
the malibus' work fine
I don't think either f-body has functional A/C T-tops FTW.

lleyleber

There IS an air con fuse under there

mikekantor

iTrader: (5)

Thats a relay, not a fuse. Fuses are under the steering wheel, but a few are in the engine bay as well, check them out.

Greeny

iTrader: (43)

Both mine run about 55-58 degrees

NismoChi

iTrader: (4)

His Car doesn't come with AC, the condenser isn't even there.

lleyleber

I dont know what is going on, i buy a car from ebay, the auction says the car has a/c, the woman says shes owned the car since new and "knows everything about it". I emailed her before i even bid and said "does the air conditioning work?"

She replies "everything works"

They dropped the car off after i paid via paypal at night when it was too dark to see the interior. The next day i see no a/c switch.

Now you tell me this.

Why would she lie? How can you own a car from new and not know if it has air con or not?!




(i wouldnt have bid if it hadnt had it, i feel sick driving hot, stuffy cars in the summer)

lleyleber

The 10A fuse for the ac in the box near the steering wheel is there and its fine.

DanNY

iTrader: (14)

quoted for truth.

is there a compressor that's running on the fan belt?

DanNY

iTrader: (14)

in a car...nothing is colder than R12 running correctly in a R12 system.

internetautomar

iTrader: (30)

what year is your car supposed to be?

I'd actually file with paypal to refund you the money since the seller lied about it having a/c or so it appears.

also from the pics you posted it looks like the grill goes up with the hood which isn't a 3rd gen "feature" either.

maxitech

iTrader: (7)

Mine works OK...nothing wrong with it, but a recharge would make it colder. No point tho, considering there are only a handful of days every year when I feel it necessary to run it...Most times you'll find me driving with all the windows down...I prefer it that way.

lleyleber

Could someone post a picture of their engine bay with the condensor.

Thanks

lleyleber

Oh the woman also said it had cruise control which it doesnt either....

How can someone drive a car for so many years, she was upset leaving it because she was attached to it and gave it a pat goodbye, and not know the spec.

?

Matt93SE

iTrader: (44)

the condenser looks like another smaller radiator in front of your coolant radiator.

also look to the front right top corner of the engine bay for the A/C compressor.
you can see it in this pic..
http://blehmco.com/pics/old_max/car/...ne_front_2.jpg

Matt93SE

iTrader: (44)

If she said it had all those things, file a complaint with both Ebay and Paypal and return the car.

lleyleber

Could you circle the compressor, i cant make it out.

mikekantor

iTrader: (5)

Actually you can see a grill clip in the 4th photo, so its there for sure.

But yes the car does not appear to have A/C, I dont see the air mix slider on the left side of the controls. What in the world does that hidden switch do besides turning on a light?

lleyleber

Ok, i dont know anything about cars. Here is another pic,



What is that silver thing, it was connected to the belt as it spun.

Cliff Clavin

iTrader: (11)

are you sure you bought a Maxima?

I have never seen a Maxima without air conditioning or cruise control.

Pearl93VE

iTrader: (14)

yeaahh, woahh. That's kinda crazy, those air conditioning slider ***** look weird too. That lady was just lying to you, perhaps you should pursue that...

lleyleber

This is the interior

mikekantor

iTrader: (5)

Yes, it is amazing that cars are sold anywhere outside North America.

DONS459

I see its right hand drive also.

LG15

My air works pretty well considering how many miles the tanks got on it. But then again i rarely run the air.....windows down = sexy

x8ver2007

iTrader: (2)

Even the date is off you guys have 14 months in England....LOL

A rightside Max with No A/C were the 14 month is over 100 degrees F oh I mean over 32 degrees C. That is Bloody HOT...

Return the Max and get a Bentley.

Greeny

iTrader: (43)

My guess is the car was specifically ordered from nissan without air conditioning,maybe it was a company car of sorts? or a maybe it was originally purchased in a primarily cold climate,thus not having a need for a/c?

Either way,the person who sold it to you was not truthful about the air,if you are really upset about it,file a claim with paypal.

rmdl51

iTrader: (4)

My A/C works fine, tough is not very cold even all the way down still keep a good temp inside the car when outside it's over 80 here in CA, I don't know how cold is it but I noticed my dad's corolla blows the air much colder than my Maxima, people told me I should take it to a shop to refill the freon gas, I'm not sure if this will help, I don't even know if A/C requires to be drain/filled during it's lifespan, but like I said the way it is now it's confortable for me.

saxytothemaxima

or. the women misunderstood you thinking you were talking about the blowing air. What I mean is the switch you press when you want to just regulate the air throughout the car..
just a thought.
That is a wierd combo though!

ColombianMax

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hey hey now cant post here without voting

NismoChi

iTrader: (4)

The compressor located above the alternator, which i don't see in your pic, therefore, i don't think you have AC in your car.

(well, i post this reply before i even looked at the second page)

MaximaN00b

mines not very cold at idle, but its enough to cool me down on a REAL hot day like 90+ degrees, only time i use it.

But its 17 years old and still works, cant complain. Maybe the 1st owner recharged it, but i doubt it, cause its not very cold.

Pervis Anathema

iTrader: (8)

Broken air conditioners are a common and expensive issue on older vehicles. I would make it crystal clear that it works too.