Why does my AC turn on but not cool?

If your air conditioner will turn on, and your thermostat is set properly, but your system is not cooling you may have a dirty or blocked air condenser. If your air conditioner is still not cooling air, you may have a problem with your compressor or refrigerant and will need to contact a professional.

What are some possible causes of the AC system not providing enough cooling?

7 Common Reasons Why Your Air Conditioner Is Not Cooling Properly

Dirty cooling coils.
Refrigerant leak.
Blocked condenser unit.
Dirty air filter.
Compressor problems.
Old system.
Improper thermostat settings.

How do you know if your AC needs freon?

Signs your air conditioner needs freon

Air conditioner is always running but it doesn’t cool your home.
Vents are blowing warm air.
Electric bills are higher than before.
There is a buildup of ice on refrigerant line.
A hissing or bubbling sound from the refrigerant line.

What are common reasons my Acura RDX has air conditioning problems?

What are common reasons my Acura RDX has air conditioning problems? While there are a variety of reasons your Acura RDX air conditioning won’t work, the most common 3 are a refrigerant leak, an electrical climate control issue, or a problem with the air conditioning compressor. What will be the outcome of an air conditioning system diagnosis?

Why does Acura MDX SUV not cool down?

Even after 20 minutes it had not cooled down at all. Monday I called the dealer to take it in but after 10 minutes of driving the air suddenly turned ice cold. Not a gradual cooling of air like in my previous vehicles but in about 30 seconds turned from warm to ice cold.

Why does my Acura a / C compressor stop blowing cold air?

Check to see if the A/C compressor clutch Relay is ok. Find the relay using the fuse-box diagram, and swap it with another relay in the fuse box. I have seen this problem more than once, all ending up to be a faulty relay. Click to expand… Hmm, I wonder if mine is on it’s way out.

Is it illegal to change refrigerant in Acura RDX?

If there has been an update or conversion from an older refrigerant type, a label should be placed under the hood to make your technician aware of the change. Depending on location, it may be illegal for a technician to replace refrigerant without updating the A/C system to handle the newest type.

Why does my Acura a / C not blow cold air?

Yea I’ve checked the relay for the compressor and that’s not the problem. Somehow the compressor isn’t getting power. The connections seem fine and the compressor spins freely when I turn it with my hand when the engine is off.

Why is my driver side airconditioner not working?

There is only one a/c and only one temperature of air comming from the a/c coils. What could be happening, and I think this would be rather rare, is that the “doors” in the system that direct air flow are not operating properly on the driver side. ie. they are in the fresh are or ambient air mode.