SPONSORED LINKS

Odd A/C Behavior

Tiny
KMB687
  • MEMBER
  • 2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 73,000 MILES
After the car has sat a long period of time (over night) and I go to start and go to work and turn the A/C on - the light comes on but no cold air (I actually think that the compressor does not turn on) - I have had the A/C serviced maybe a month ago, everything was and really is working great, very cold air. So, driving, and eventually the air gets cold. This is usually 2 - 5 minutes later or after I have turned the switch off then on again. Through out the rest of the day the A/C work perfect upon start up of the car. I know all else in the A/C system are in good working order.

My thoughts immediately go to a fuse or relay. It's not a blown fuse since it does turn on still. Ideas?

Thanks!
SPONSORED LINKS
Monday, July 19th, 2021 AT 3:41 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
MASTER ASE TECH
  • MEMBER
  • 82 POSTS
Hi my name is Dan.

It sort of sounds like the A/C system itself could be working, but the cooling fans for the radiator/condenser in the front of the car may not be working. When you first start the car open the hood to see if the fans are on and spinning. They should come on when the A/C is on. Another culprit could be low A/C Freon charge.

Here is a link to an article about diagnosing your A/C system:

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

SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 AT 11:41 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Air Conditioner Not Working Content

Fix an Air Conditioning Not Working Video
VIDEO
Fix an Air Conditioning Not Working Video
Instructional repair video
Air Conditioner Not Working
GUIDE
Air Conditioner Not Working
Like any sub system in today's car a problem and be minor or a little more involved, this guide will help you find the problem and perform repairs. You can be the judge if...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links