A/c heat question
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03-03-2011, 08:21 AM
A/c heat question
Hello every one....This is my first post on here. I have a 2003 X-type 3.0 sport and just LOVE the car. It is awsome! I have noticed that when I have the heat/ac on the air is only coming out of the two top vents for the driver side and nothing comes out of the passenger side vents. What could it be?
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03-03-2011, 05:52 PM
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03-05-2011, 02:27 AM
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Hi' all,
Been reading your Forum for some time, I have just came across this thread by Trevor.
I have the same problem and some further advice would be welcome.
My car has the Auto Climate Control and I can only have air to the screen
and nothing from the foot well vents or the fresh air vents.
I have eliminated the common problem of the blend door.
When heater switched off blend door closed
Heater on blend door open, Recirculation on blend door closed.
I have removed the lower two stepper motors and both are working OK
that is they move when you press any of the air distribution buttons.
I have manually moved the two lower flaps with a allen key, but still no
fresh air to the other vents.
Any thoughts.
Thanks
Jim
Been reading your Forum for some time, I have just came across this thread by Trevor.
I have the same problem and some further advice would be welcome.
My car has the Auto Climate Control and I can only have air to the screen
and nothing from the foot well vents or the fresh air vents.
I have eliminated the common problem of the blend door.
When heater switched off blend door closed
Heater on blend door open, Recirculation on blend door closed.
I have removed the lower two stepper motors and both are working OK
that is they move when you press any of the air distribution buttons.
I have manually moved the two lower flaps with a allen key, but still no
fresh air to the other vents.
Any thoughts.
Thanks
Jim
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04-23-2011, 09:20 AM
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Hello,
On my 2004 X Type Sport (non-Navi climate control) I am experiencing what I believe to be much like Trevor, but on the opposite side. Bought the car used in December 2010 so when the A/C was tested, felt cold. Now that it is starting to warm up here, I see what new issue I now have. The force of air blowing from the front facing vents (not defroster vents) is more powerful on the passenger side than the driver. When the heater is on, hot air blows out the passenger side (1 center and 1 closest to window). Cooler warm air blows out of the driver side (1 center and 1 closest to window). If the vents are closed on the passenger side, the force and temperature is a little more but just not right. When the A/C is turned on, this really shows the true difference and issue with the climate system. Cold air blows out of the passenger side (1 center and 1 closest to window) and luke warm air blows out of the driver side (1 center and 1 closest to window). Again, closing passenger side vents improves the force of air on the driver side, but does not provide an acceptable increase of cold air (not to mention why would I have to close vents when there should be equal pressure temperature flow across the system)?
Has anyone opened up the dash to inspect on what would cause this type of air flow/temperature difference? A tube usually or possibly disconnect inside the dash that is prone to this? TSB available? IS it an air flow problem stemming from the cabin air filter? If yes, is there a side that should be disassembled (to eliminate disassembling the whole dash)? I installed a brand new A/C Conditioning Compressor recently with new belts and a complete recharge was performed (1lb 134A), so it should be ice cold inside, but it is not. I have had two shops inspect the issue but both have come back that they need to tear the dash apart to get in there which just labor to do so is >$700 (just dash).
Any information on the issue or disassembly in the appropriate area of the dash (driver or passenger) to trouble shoot or resolve this issue would be greatly appreciated.
Also on a side note, if I do need to have the dash taken apart, and this may or may not be in another thread, but is there a way to install or increase the blower power? Just thinking if I have the dash taken apart can I suggest or have the mechanics install this?
Take care everyone!
On my 2004 X Type Sport (non-Navi climate control) I am experiencing what I believe to be much like Trevor, but on the opposite side. Bought the car used in December 2010 so when the A/C was tested, felt cold. Now that it is starting to warm up here, I see what new issue I now have. The force of air blowing from the front facing vents (not defroster vents) is more powerful on the passenger side than the driver. When the heater is on, hot air blows out the passenger side (1 center and 1 closest to window). Cooler warm air blows out of the driver side (1 center and 1 closest to window). If the vents are closed on the passenger side, the force and temperature is a little more but just not right. When the A/C is turned on, this really shows the true difference and issue with the climate system. Cold air blows out of the passenger side (1 center and 1 closest to window) and luke warm air blows out of the driver side (1 center and 1 closest to window). Again, closing passenger side vents improves the force of air on the driver side, but does not provide an acceptable increase of cold air (not to mention why would I have to close vents when there should be equal pressure temperature flow across the system)?
Has anyone opened up the dash to inspect on what would cause this type of air flow/temperature difference? A tube usually or possibly disconnect inside the dash that is prone to this? TSB available? IS it an air flow problem stemming from the cabin air filter? If yes, is there a side that should be disassembled (to eliminate disassembling the whole dash)? I installed a brand new A/C Conditioning Compressor recently with new belts and a complete recharge was performed (1lb 134A), so it should be ice cold inside, but it is not. I have had two shops inspect the issue but both have come back that they need to tear the dash apart to get in there which just labor to do so is >$700 (just dash).
Any information on the issue or disassembly in the appropriate area of the dash (driver or passenger) to trouble shoot or resolve this issue would be greatly appreciated.
Also on a side note, if I do need to have the dash taken apart, and this may or may not be in another thread, but is there a way to install or increase the blower power? Just thinking if I have the dash taken apart can I suggest or have the mechanics install this?
Take care everyone!
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