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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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05 explorer AC not working

200 miles past warranty and the first time I put the AC on it doesn't work. Murphy's law? you betcha. I bought the V8 05 explorer last year and have had no problems to date.

I would rather get some help first before I take it down to the stealership. Although not mechanically well versed I understand that low AC fluids or blown fuses might be a good start but I don't have the manual so have no idea where I might find either to check.

Can anyone help here?

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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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What exactly isn't working........no fan, no clutch engagement, blows hot air?

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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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The fan is blowing outside temp air. The AC light comes on but nothing appears to happen. I honestly don't know whether the AC clutch is engaging or not - I'm not even sure where it is.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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Here's your manual in PDF.

http://www.analogstereo.com/pdf/om/e...anual_2005.pdf

Don't take it to the dealership. Take it to a reputable rad/AC shop.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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I recently paid 190$ to have my system diagnosed, evacuated, recharged, etc. at the dealer. I never got a clear answer as to why I had no cold air, but no leaks were found and it has worked fine for several weeks now, so I am happy enough. So, unless you have a "problem" that is about the cost you are facing.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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Thats good to know Bcjim...I assume you're A/C wasn't working either?
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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Right, after not using it over the winter, it did not work when the heat showed up in the spring.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 06:05 AM
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You may think you weren't using it but when you have it on DEFROST, the A/C system is fully operational.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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tok the truck into my local Meineke and they diagnosed low freon even though there were no leaks. Not sure how after just 3 years but there you go.

$120 and I'm cool again!
 
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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Hope you got a parts/labor warranty, 'cause that gas went somewhere!

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