[Ken in NJ]

For some reason my A/C just stopped working in my Chevy Express 3500 van .. it was working fine, then went to use it yesterday .. and it would not work ..

What would be the best thing to check first ? A Fuse ? The blower is working fine .. it seems like the compressor is not kicking in ???

 

[lt230s]

I would check for fuse or relay, Ken. Then if their OK, check for juice to the compressor.
After that check for refrigerant leak on the hoses. Depending on the age, it may just need recharge.

 

[silver hair deere]

make sure your freon might doesn't need re-charged . if that doesn't help ,try the relay it might be out in the engine bay ,if that doesn't work you could try by passing your compressor cut out switch .:goodl: kept us posted on your progress:thThumbsU

silver hair deere

 

[Edward]

can you hear or feel the compressor clutch kick in when you turn the ac on or off?

have you tried calling an electrician? hehe

 

[bontai Joe]

I had the same thing happen last week in my old '93 Caddy. I haven't had the time to check it out, but now have a couple of things mentioned above that I hadn't thought of. Hopefully, we both get lucky and it's a fuse or loose wire.

 

[Ken in NJ]

All fixed up and working just dandy !!!

It was the darn belt .. it somehow came off the pulley .. and because the compressor is mounted so low .. I did not see it .. till I went under the truck to check for power at the compressor .. O well thanks for the replies :trink40:

 

[Rodney in VA]

Ken in NJ:

Ken... I'm glad you resolved your problem. A man with your reputation and stature as a moderator always needs to "keep his cool!" :hide: :sidelaugh

 

[Dad0850]

Glad to hear it was a simple repair, Ken!

 

[Milwaukee]

Why you need ac now? It get cold soon

Is belt look good shape? it could ready to break soon.

 

[Ken in NJ]

Its still hot here .. and will be off and on for the next month or so .. I need my AC

Belt was in good shape .. it was replaced a few months ago