VJG1977
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</p><p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"></font></p><p style="margin: 0px;" class="MsoNormal"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;'>It has been a while since I had to work on a vehicle AC but the first thing to check would be the compressor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the engine running and the hood up, have someone switch on the AC while watching the compressor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While the V-belt spins the outer pulley when the engine is running, the AC magnetic clutch will engage when the AC is switched on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You should be able to hear a change in the engine as the AC turns on or off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the clutch does not engage check the fuses and the switched wire going to the compressor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the compressor clutch does engage and the compressor spins but the AC blows warm you are probably low on Freon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The system would need to be checked for leaks and then recharged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have not had to have a car AC worked on lately so I'm not sure what it would cost to repair one.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;" class="MsoNormal"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;'></span> </p><p style="margin: 0px;" class="MsoNormal"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;'></span> </p><p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"></font></p>toupalumma said:I still haven't had any work done on my RV, because I'm waiting to spend any more money on it, until after my house sells.<br><br>However, I found another problem with it when I was driving it the other day. The air conditioner in the cab blows air, but it's not cold air. On a vehicle this old, does anyone have an idea what it might cost to fix this or whether it can even be fixed at all?