Start with what you notice
What’s happening with your A/C?
Choose the closest symptom. You don’t need to know which part or repair your vehicle needs.
A/C running, but not cooling?
The vents are blowing, but the cabin stays warm.
Explore possible causes →Is your A/C blowing warm air?
You switch on the A/C and feel warm or outside-temperature air.
Explore possible causes →A/C cool, but not cold enough?
The system cools a little, but struggles to keep you comfortable.
Explore possible causes →Does your A/C work sometimes?
Cooling comes and goes, even when you haven’t changed the settings.
Explore possible causes →Does your A/C keep needing a regas?
Cooling improves after a recharge, then fades again.
Explore possible causes →Does your A/C keep losing refrigerant?
If refrigerant loss has been identified, the source needs investigation.
Explore possible causes →Think your car’s A/C has a leak?
Cooling loss can be a clue, but it doesn’t prove refrigerant is escaping.
Explore possible causes →Barely any air from your vents?
The air may feel cold, but not enough reaches the cabin.
Explore possible causes →Unpleasant smell when the A/C runs?
A musty or unusual smell comes through the cabin vents.
Explore possible causes →Strange noise when the A/C is on?
A click, rattle or grinding sound appears with the fan or A/C.
Explore possible causes →Think the A/C compressor isn’t engaging?
Poor cooling or a stationary clutch can raise questions, but compressor designs vary.
Explore possible causes →