AC blows hot while at stop
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AC blows hot while at stop
I've got a brand new 2007 Lariat Supercrew with the 6.5' bed and climate control. When I'm stuck in traffic for extended periods of time the AC starts blowing warm air. The air doesn't turn cold again till I start moving at a reasonable speed. If adjust the AC colder, the fan blows harder but AC doesn't get colder. Anyone else have this issue?
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Originally Posted by rj24
I've got a brand new 2007 Lariat Supercrew with the 6.5' bed and climate control. When I'm stuck in traffic for extended periods of time the AC starts blowing warm air. The air doesn't turn cold again till I start moving at a reasonable speed. If adjust the AC colder, the fan blows harder but AC doesn't get colder. Anyone else have this issue?
"Some" were also Underfilled with ref. Let the service guys have it (provided that you're under warranty) they should automatically throw a thermometer and a maifold gauge set on.
Iirc the spec calls the exterior/interior difference should be about 40 degrees.
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Thanks guys... I wasn't sure if I was the only one. I've had a couple of rangers and a '97 F150 with a v6 and never had a problem. This is my first v8 and it's only a month old. I guess I've got to take it in for it's first service appointment. If that doesn't work I'll try the electric fan. Do they make one specifically for the F150? Besides the AC, the truck is amazing.
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Bigfish, where did you find the electric fan?
I'm interested in rigging something up for the tranny cooler for when I'm towing in heavy traffic...
Also, RJ24...have you tried blowing out your radiator with a pressure washer or a hose? We had that problem in Afghanistan...dust would clog the A/C condensor, and the air conditioner wouldn't work at all. we took the truck to the wash rack, had them blow the radiator out, and it went fine...
An air conditioner is nothing but a heat pump, and relies on a condensor to radiate heat out of the cabin.
I'm interested in rigging something up for the tranny cooler for when I'm towing in heavy traffic...
Also, RJ24...have you tried blowing out your radiator with a pressure washer or a hose? We had that problem in Afghanistan...dust would clog the A/C condensor, and the air conditioner wouldn't work at all. we took the truck to the wash rack, had them blow the radiator out, and it went fine...
An air conditioner is nothing but a heat pump, and relies on a condensor to radiate heat out of the cabin.
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I just went to the local auto parts house and found a one size fits all and used some zip strips to hold it in place.
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They havent changed squat since 04... same crap AC since day one. Hotline says 45 at outlet average is normal. You are on your own to make it work better. Extended stops in traffic will net hotter air...period. Slower fan speeds will help.
If an external fan helps let us all know and Ill give it a go.
If an external fan helps let us all know and Ill give it a go.
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Originally Posted by HomerWinzlow
They havent changed squat since 04... same crap AC since day one. Hotline says 45 at outlet average is normal. You are on your own to make it work better. Extended stops in traffic will net hotter air...period. Slower fan speeds will help.
If an external fan helps let us all know and Ill give it a go.
If an external fan helps let us all know and Ill give it a go.
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Nascardude, your AC shouldnt have an annoying loud clutch but they do normally have one that can be heard. All of them are like that. If its annoying loud maybe they need to close the air gap on the clutch a little.
One thing that might help AC is a water valve to the heater. These do not have any vacuum controls anymore so no water valve. Maybe adding a manual controlled valve would help.
One thing that might help AC is a water valve to the heater. These do not have any vacuum controls anymore so no water valve. Maybe adding a manual controlled valve would help.
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Originally Posted by HomerWinzlow
Nascardude, your AC shouldnt have an annoying loud clutch but they do normally have one that can be heard. All of them are like that. If its annoying loud maybe they need to close the air gap on the clutch a little.
One thing that might help AC is a water valve to the heater. These do not have any vacuum controls anymore so no water valve. Maybe adding a manual controlled valve would help.
One thing that might help AC is a water valve to the heater. These do not have any vacuum controls anymore so no water valve. Maybe adding a manual controlled valve would help.
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