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Old Mar 11, 2026 | 07:42 AM
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My AC in my 23 just started blowing really hot air yesterday. I have read through multiple posts on here and other forums about the intermittent problem with low air flow and hot air. Mine is just hot air all the time. Normal air flow and doesn’t change. It’s cooler air when the AC is off. I don’t hear the compressor kicking on at all. The problem started all at once. Any ideas on where to start?
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Old Mar 11, 2026 | 08:02 AM
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Lets assume you are under warranty. Let the dealer fix it.

Could be caused by many things. Stone damaged condenser for example. Compressor clutches do fail, but it's rare.
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Old Mar 11, 2026 | 12:16 PM
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Wish we could assume that but I’m not under warranty anymore.

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Lets assume you are under warranty. Let the dealer fix it.

Could be caused by many things. Stone damaged condenser for example. Compressor clutches do fail, but it's rare.
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Old Mar 11, 2026 | 12:20 PM
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Next step would be to measure refrigerant pressures. If you are not confident in doing that, you will need to take it to a shop for a proper diagnosis.
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Old Mar 11, 2026 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by alamarca
Wish we could assume that but I’m not under warranty anymore.
Ok, now its work time. A shop will initially check the pressure in the system. Its probably empty. Then they'll refill with UV die and then with a light, find the leak. Order the parts and get to work. That's simplified but you get the idea
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Originally Posted by alamarca
My AC in my 23 just started blowing really hot air yesterday. I have read through multiple posts on here and other forums about the intermittent problem with low air flow and hot air. Mine is just hot air all the time. Normal air flow and doesn’t change. It’s cooler air when the AC is off. I don’t hear the compressor kicking on at all. The problem started all at once. Any ideas on where to start?
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