1996 Nissan Sentra A/C blowing hot air and engine stalls wh

Tiny
MAINEMAN
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  • 1996 NISSAN SENTRA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
My repair guy has done the following in an attempt to remediate this issue: a/c recharge and leak test; replace receiver drier and freon. Almost exactly a year ago, he did an a/c service. This included connecting a/c gauges; checking system pressures; checking compressor belt tension; checking operation of compressor, valves, fans and visual checking for freon leaks, along with replacing freon. He also replaced the filter drier at that time.

There is still an issue with blowing hot air and the car stalling when it's stopped at a red light and in drive or stalling when I come to an abrupt stop when the a/c is working.
Saturday, May 24th, 2008 AT 4:22 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi maineman,

When the engine rpm is too low, the AC will cut off thus no cooling.

Is the engine rpm at idling very low when the AC is turned on or when you rev the engine and let it idle?

If yes, then you need to look at the IAC or AC idle up boost control.
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Saturday, May 31st, 2008 AT 12:09 PM
Tiny
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As the previous post says, sounds like an issue with the a/c idle boost circuit. Have him install the gauges again and let us know what the pressures are as far as the warm air goes. Does the comp turn on, just blows warm? Might have too much in it, causing the comp to drag the engine down
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Monday, June 2nd, 2008 AT 7:43 AM

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