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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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Yes it would, when the reading creates a temp delta smaller than actual. But the controller only controls the fan. So if the fan is blowing high when it is hot, air coming out is not cold, then the thermistors are working but the thermal side is not working right.
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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thermal side ??
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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i know some of you may not agree, but my a/c was not working either, the compressor was not even engaging.

I assumed something was toast because it wasnt engaging at all.

I did some research and in some vehicles compressors do no engage if there isnt enough pressure (not enough refridgerant in the system).

so i checked fuses, checked for leaks, and decided what the hell, its cheap and tried adding refridgerant myself. Within a minute of adding it all the sudden the compressor turned on!!!!

and now the a/c works!!
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by matty
thermal side ??
Compressor, condenser, evaporator, dryer and triple pressure switch. All of these are controlled by the ECU, not directly by the A/C controller.
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by gartman
i know some of you may not agree, but my a/c was not working either, the compressor was not even engaging.

I assumed something was toast because it wasnt engaging at all.

I did some research and in some vehicles compressors do no engage if there isnt enough pressure (not enough refridgerant in the system).

so i checked fuses, checked for leaks, and decided what the hell, its cheap and tried adding refridgerant myself. Within a minute of adding it all the sudden the compressor turned on!!!!

and now the a/c works!!
Yes, the triple pressure switch is at work.
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by gartman
i know some of you may not agree, but my a/c was not working either, the compressor was not even engaging.

I assumed something was toast because it wasnt engaging at all.

I did some research and in some vehicles compressors do no engage if there isnt enough pressure (not enough refridgerant in the system).

so i checked fuses, checked for leaks, and decided what the hell, its cheap and tried adding refridgerant myself. Within a minute of adding it all the sudden the compressor turned on!!!!

and now the a/c works!!
might want to put some refrigerent die in there and allow it to circulate throughly thru the system. then try to locate the leak.freon doesnt go bad or wear out so if you needed to add freon to your system then a leak is what your going to have to look foward to fixing
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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same prob here lool my a/c only works when its set on 4 for some reason. i just open all the windows and sun roof its not THAT badd
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:25 AM
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same prob here lool my a/c only works when its set on 4 for some reason. i just open all the windows and sun roof its not THAT badd
that sounds more like the blower resistor to me.....
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 04:02 AM
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Suck it up. I've used my AC twice ever in the 3+ years I've owned my Maxima. Windows > AC
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by enik23
same prob here lool my a/c only works when its set on 4 for some reason. i just open all the windows and sun roof its not THAT badd
except the noise on the highway
Originally Posted by S14-NEO
that sounds more like the blower resistor to me.....

Took me all of 5 minutes to verify it was bad , remove, replace and retest it.
$35 ish part too
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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Is there a diagnosis set of steps I can follow to test the Auto Climate Control ??
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