Not sure but A/C is out?

BlackHawkZ71 · August 19, 2017

Ok so this is a first for me, my 2016 5.3 has roughly 17k on her. (I am the owner since mile 78) but remote started the truck while waiting to clock out (this morning) noticed my ac was blowing hotter then it should anyway got gas left truck running as normal no change in ac temp at all.. started the trip home. Decided to check the compressor

and it wasnt spinning. Only the pulley

Took my trusty temp gun to confirm what i was feeling

Outside temp-79*

Ac status-LO (been set that way forever now) or generally 58*

Temp gun reading-87

Heater works very good... and was a lot hotter then temp gun.

Edit gonna start the truck up after i rest and see what happens

LongrangeLauber · August 19, 2017

If the compressor isn't engaged that means there's usually low or no freon. You're probably like the rest of us and have a bad condenser unfortunately. They are on national backorder for as long as 6 weeks from what I've heard

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bdbake01 · August 19, 2017

And another one bites the dust...

Silverado Steve · August 19, 2017

Another post d on here mentioned the backorder isnt so bad anymore...right in time for summer to end

BlackHawkZ71 · August 19, 2017

Ya i just checked it today and nothing... truck is going monday.

Heavy 5.7 · August 19, 2017

Took my trusty temp gun to confirm what i was feeling

Outside temp-79*

Ac status-LO (been set that way forever now) or generally 58*

Temp gun reading-87

Heater works very good... and was a lot hotter then temp gun.

Edit gonna start the truck up after i rest and see what happens

You're running the A/C when it's 79°F? lol

BlackHawkZ71 · August 19, 2017

You're running the A/C when it's 79°F? lol

Talking to family lol.

Spurshot · August 20, 2017

You're running the A/C when it's 79°F? lol

I leave my ac on auto all year long. Usually it's set around 70-74f. I'm positive it runs the compressor whenever the sun is out and it's above about 68f. I think a lot of people run their vehicles with the windows up all the time.

Heavy 5.7 · August 20, 2017

I leave my ac on auto all year long. Usually it's set around 70-74f. I'm positive it runs the compressor whenever the sun is out and it's above about 68f. I think a lot of people run their vehicles with the windows up all the time.

Must be a southern California thing, if you had to endure Winter you would truly enjoy Summer. It's been in the high 90s here lately and I still haven't turned my A/C on got my windows down & loving every minute of it. Heat, sweat, bring it all on.

Spurshot · August 20, 2017

Must be a southern California thing, if you had to endure Winter you would truly enjoy Summer. It's been in the high 90s here lately and I still haven't turned my A/C on got my windows down & loving every minute of it. Heat, sweat, bring it all on.

I'm sure you're right. LOL.

Here, we have Spring, Summer, Summer, and Summer.

BlackHawkZ71 · August 20, 2017

Well truck will be getting dropped off Monday hopefully i can grab a loaner? trucks all black and its painful in texas summer thankfully its cloth. where temps hit 100+ most days. But windows down below 80* and ac off.

Texas seasons

Freezing (below 30) cold (below 55)-warm(80-90-insanely hot. 100+

Donstar · August 21, 2017

I once lived in a region where we described the seasons as snow, mud and bugs. I drove for a couple of decades when air conditioning was not a common option. The temperature for me was less of a concern than driving with the windows open. I often drive with a family member who is highly allergic to bee stings and would have my truck in for service the same day my air conditioner failed!

BlackHawkZ71 · August 24, 2017

Well got my truck back dropped it off Wednesday, anyway its not what everyone thought, the compressor locked up. And they replaced a valve for the compressor but nothing about the condenser? So i am not sure if my 16 has the fix already