Air conditioning compressor does not turn on when turned in the on position?

2014 NISSAN NV
227,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHANE MULHOLLAND
Nothing happens when I turn the air on. Nothing happens; this was a rental vehicle so I think it might have been disconnected?
Mar 23, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello Shane,

The most common reason for this to happen is the system is low on refrigerant.

Here is a video to help:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UjfQKvrB6Y

If the charge is okay here is another guide to help fix the problem, I would check the fuses as well (fuse #42 in the fuse panel under the hood).

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-air-conditioner-not-working-or-is-weak

Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.

Mar 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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