Why is the air conditioning not working on my GMC Acadia?

Why is the air conditioning not working on my GMC Acadia?

There are many reasons why air conditioning may not be working properly on your GMC Acadia. When looking for the reason, you should always start with the most obvious cause, low refrigerant level in the system. In any case, it is advisable for laypersons to visit a workshop. In the event of a defect, the mechanic can directly initiate the repair.

Where is the leak on a GMC Acadia?

Common leak areas on these vehicles include the A/C condenser (located in front of the radiator), and the evaporator (located inside the dash, and requires complete removal of the interior dash to replace it).

Why are the vents on my GMC AC not working?

Using an infrared thermometer gun I tested the vents. When it was 90+ outside the vents were blowing 80 on recirculate & full max cold. When I shut down the cold the air from the vents shot up to 115. I checked later in the day when it was cooler. It was about 75 outside and the vents were blowing 50.

Why does my GMC Acadia make a hissing noise?

The hissing noise and constant cycling of the compressor clutch are indicators of that. You should recover the system, record how much refrigerant was recovered, evacuate the system (with a vacuum pump), add A/C dye, and recharge the system to capacity.

Why is my GMC Acadia not blowing cold air?

AC is not blowing COLD air. There is an ond and off hissing sound from the center of the dash. I can hear and see the compressor clutch engaging and disengaging. I put a gauge on the freon low pressure side and it goes up and down as the compressor cycles. Using an infrared thermometer gun I tested the vents.

What kind of AC does my GMC Acadia have?

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What should I do if my Acadia is not working?

Recommendation/InstructionsDo not replace the HVAC Control Module for a flashing A/C Indicator or flashing Recirculation Indicator, as this is normal operation. Ask Your Own GMC Question Was this answer helpful?

Common leak areas on these vehicles include the A/C condenser (located in front of the radiator), and the evaporator (located inside the dash, and requires complete removal of the interior dash to replace it).

Why is my Acadia not blowing cold enough?

Most of the time, when your Acadia’s air isn’t blowing cold enough, it is going to be a lack of refrigerant causing the problem. We recommend having a professional recharge your A/C if it does end up being a coolant issue. If you put too much coolant into the system, you can really do some damage.

What to do if your GMC Acadia leaks?

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Is the Acadia heater and air conditioner the same?

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 Acadia’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is not blowing cold at all.

Why is the AC not working on my GMC Acadia?

The a/c worked again for about a day then stopped working again. There was clearly a freon leak that was depressurizing the system prevent the a/c from functioning. I took it to my personal mechanic and he performed a tracer leak test and found the issue was not the condenser, but a $95 a/c hose. He replaced that and the a/c works fine.

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Most of the time, when your Acadia’s air isn’t blowing cold enough, it is going to be a lack of refrigerant causing the problem. We recommend having a professional recharge your A/C if it does end up being a coolant issue. If you put too much coolant into the system, you can really do some damage.

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 Acadia’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is not blowing cold at all.

Why is my pollen filter not working on my GMC Acadia?

The pollen filter, also known as the cabin filter or microfilter, is a central component of the ventilation system in your GMC Acadia. A dirty filter causes the overall ventilation of the interior to deteriorate resulting in reduced cooling, heating and air flow.

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