I own a 1996 Ford Mustang and when I turn on the Air Conditioner on the upper part of the car, or on cycle it doesn't work through the vents that hit you in the face/chest area. However the vents do work on the windshield and the side windows. Sometimes at random they will kick in and I can get some cold air onto my face and chest area. What is the problem and how do I fix it?
2007-07-29 11:55:44 · 7 answers · asked by franxie03 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
WOW! Thanks for all the answers :o)
2007-07-29 12:06:57 · update #1
Hi......there are flappers in the system that direct where the air flow goes. Most of these are controlled by either a cable or a vacuum line. The cable stretches or breaks, the vacuum line dry rots and cracks and loses vacuum. The parts are cheap enough, but the labor to replace them might cost a bit. Basically, you have to pull part of or the whole dashboard out, replace the bad part or the switch, and then put it back together again..........that takes at least 3-4 hours usually. Good Luck!!!
2007-07-29 12:03:33 · answer #1 · answered by Happy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the doors that control which ducts the air flows through, are controlled by vacuum motors, which are in turn controlled by the switch on the dash. most likely the motors have gone bad and are not holding vacuum. you can test them easily by taking a length of vacuum lineof the right size, attach it to the vacum motor, and suck on the open end. you should see the motor move. if you seal the vacuum in with your tongue, the motor should remain in place. if it passes these tests, then either the lines to the motors, or the switch is bad. if not then the motor is bad. there is also the possibility that both are bad, so keep that in mind.
2007-07-29 12:04:16 · answer #2 · answered by richard b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a vacuum related problem...open the hood and look carefully for a loose or broken vacuum line. Look for a 1/4" or smaller plastic line. You may have to take it to a shop for repair as it could also be the control head.
2007-07-29 12:03:11 · answer #3 · answered by Ron B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Vacuum one way valve has failed or vacuum hose has cracked at the motor a Ford mechanic can fix it easily. Default to defrost and when vacuum builds up it changes over. Accelerate and back to defrost seem like what it does?
2007-07-29 12:02:59 · answer #4 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
first factor you are able to desire to envision is to work out if the compressor continues to be sturdy.with the engine off see if the grab plate activates the front of the a/c unit if it does,visit a automobile aspects shop they sell freon that has a die in it (yet you ought to purchase the single with the adapter for the low factor hose),the relationship basically suits the low factor so which you will no longer mess it up.start up the automobile and turn on a/c then hook up the can of freon carry it the different way up open the valve to launch freon into your a/c shaking can till its empty.turn off valve eliminate speedy connection from low factor and repeat with 2d can,it in lots of circumstances takes 2.5lbs which equals 2 14oz cans.after a pair of days examine for leaks the die is in lots of circumstances eco-friendly
2016-10-09 12:52:02 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ahh, don't go to a ford dealer. They will charge way more than a local independent repair shop.
2007-07-29 12:01:23 · answer #6 · answered by whata waste 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITS A VACCUME PROBLEM TAKE IT TO YOUR LOCAL FORD DEALER
2007-07-29 11:59:35 · answer #7 · answered by Tony J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋