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Is the a / C on my 2003 Silverado not working?

Is the a / C on my 2003 Silverado not working?

I am the original owner of the 2003 Silverado 1500 work truck (V-6) with only 56,000 miles and have a serious a/c issue (s) here in Florida! Anyone have any ideas on what I need to have done? Is it warm air? like if you turned off the AC and blowing cool? or is it hot

Why does my Chevy Silverado keep blowing hot air?

From buying research to owner support, join 1.5 MILLION GM Truck Enthusiasts every month who use GM-Trucks.com as a daily part of their ownership experience. I would check the charge in the system. You might be just a little low on refrigerant. (Low enough to intermittantly trip the “Low-pressure” switch.)

Why does my AC suddenly start blowing hot air?

I have a 2004 Yukon with 160000 miles and about a year ago the AC would suddenly blow hot air just on the driver’s side while the passenger side still blew cold. After a few weeks it then stating blowing hot air on both sides. The only way to correct it was to turn the car off and back on and then it would immediately start blowing cold again.

How much is the AC unit on a Silverado?

The hardest part was the last screw holding up the plastic cover above the center hump. Gonna kick that engineer. The part is $137 on gmpartsdirect. Thanks to their wonderful website, there is no direct link or part number.

I am the original owner of the 2003 Silverado 1500 work truck (V-6) with only 56,000 miles and have a serious a/c issue (s) here in Florida! Anyone have any ideas on what I need to have done? Is it warm air? like if you turned off the AC and blowing cool? or is it hot

Why does my Chevy Suburban 1500 blow cold air?

I have a 1999 chevy suburban 1500 with rear a/c & heat.The front get cold but the rear blows cool air. changed rear expansion valve. It seem as though the the hot water is going through the rear.

Why does my AC blow cold and then start blowing ambient temp air?

My AC will blow cold and then start blowing ambient temp air. Why? My AC will blow cold and then start blowing ambient temp air. Why? I have a 2002 Chevy Suburban 1500 LT. It has a climate Second opinion] I have a 2002 Chevy Suburban 1500 LT. It has a climate control (automatic settings for fan blowing and which vents to come … read more

Can a car air conditioner blow cold air?

ac will blow cold for awhile and then the compressor shuts down and blows warm air. I can turn the ac button off for a few minutes and then turn it … read more Air conditioning works fine on startup, very cold air. When vehicle is driven for a few miles, air conditioning stops blowing cold air, ie compressor clutch disengaged.

What kind of air conditioner does a Chevy Silverado have?

I have a 1996 Chevy Silverado. The compressor is good and the pressure switches are new. They A/C works if I connect a hot wire to it but it constantly kills my battery.

How can I Fix my Chevy Silverado right hand drive?

I am considering converting my truck into a right hand drive. The permanent solution isn’t very hard or expensive. http://chevroletforum.com/forum/silverado-…lacement-22624/ The temporary fix is to turn the truck off and back on. That usually fixes mine for a few days.

Why is my a / C not working on my Chevy Silverado?

If it didn’t work or stayed on all the time then there is a problem. Subject: Air Conditioning (A/C) Blows Warm Air Intermittently. This condition may be caused by the A/C compressor clutch cycling out early when the low pressure side reaches approximately 380 kPa (55 psi).

What should the low and high wire be on a Chevy Silverado?

The low side should be above 28 to activate the low pressure switch and under 350 on the high side. Check the wire terminal 85 on the relay to make sure the wire is not broken.

What should I do if my Silverado compressor does not engage?

Hold the can of refrigerant upright and slowly open the valve on the charging hose. The pressure of your can will force the gas into your system. While the compressor may engage immediately, allow the can to empty before removing the charging hose.

Where is the a / C fuse on a Chevy Silverado?

Now take a jumper wire and connect it between terminal (30) and terminal (87). With the ignition on this should send the 12 volts from the A/C fuse directly to the A/C compressor.

Why is my Chevy Silverado heater not working?

The only thing that the air conditioning system has in common with the heater is that they both use the climate controls and the blower motor. It is entirely possible for your Silverado’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is not blowing cold at all.

Is the Chevy Silverado’s air conditioner blowing cold?

It is entirely possible for your Silverado’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is not blowing cold at all. That’s why troubleshooting the air conditioner is totally different than troubleshooting the heater.

Where can I find the part number for my Silverado AC?

Thanks to their wonderful website, there is no direct link or part number. When added to cart it shows as “Air conditioner and heater, Evaporator and heater components, Actuator, Mode temp and def, Mode temp and def – 2003-07 – 2003-07” Somewhere along that path, you will see a View Illustration button.

Why is the AC not working on my Chevy Silverado?

Learn if it’s a simple fix or time to seek out a trusted technician. Not your vehicle? Why Isn’t My A/C Working? What are common reasons my Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has air conditioning problems?

Where is the HVAC controller on a Chevy Silverado?

Remove the panel under the driver side’s dash board (For passenger actuator remove the panel under the glove box). The actuators are mounted near the HVAC controller. Pry off the electrical harness plugged into the actuator. Unscrew the mounting screws and remove the actuator. Install your new actuator and tighten it down with the mounting screws.

Thanks to their wonderful website, there is no direct link or part number. When added to cart it shows as “Air conditioner and heater, Evaporator and heater components, Actuator, Mode temp and def, Mode temp and def – 2003-07 – 2003-07” Somewhere along that path, you will see a View Illustration button.

Why does my Chevy Silverado blow hot air on one side?

This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado (1999-Present). Does your Silverado blow hot air on one side and cold air on the other? If you have dual zone controls you may have run into this problem before. There is a way to fix this if you’re patient and willing to troubleshoot your way through it.

Hold the can of refrigerant upright and slowly open the valve on the charging hose. The pressure of your can will force the gas into your system. While the compressor may engage immediately, allow the can to empty before removing the charging hose.

What to do if your Chevy Silverado blower does not work?

Although you can jump to just separating the steering column cover. I find it much easier to remove the instrument cluster trim panel first. Then the knee bolster or under dash cover. Next a well placed screw driver and a little twisting and the tilt lever pops out.

What is the 30 Amp Fuse on a Chevy Silverado?

The 30 amp fuse is listed as HTR A/C. There was no power on either fuse. Time to go to the ignition switch for more testing. Although you can jump to just separating the steering column cover. I find it much easier to remove the instrument cluster trim panel first. Then the knee bolster or under dash cover.

Although you can jump to just separating the steering column cover. I find it much easier to remove the instrument cluster trim panel first. Then the knee bolster or under dash cover. Next a well placed screw driver and a little twisting and the tilt lever pops out.

The 30 amp fuse is listed as HTR A/C. There was no power on either fuse. Time to go to the ignition switch for more testing. Although you can jump to just separating the steering column cover. I find it much easier to remove the instrument cluster trim panel first. Then the knee bolster or under dash cover.

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