94 Sentra AC problem

Jun 16, 2013 4 Replies

AC works great on blower speed settings 1 thru 3 but on highest speed setting (4), the compressor stops and the AC "on" light goes out. This means there is no cooling when the blower speed is at the highest setting, but the blower is working properly. This is a factory installed AC system that is original equipment.



The two blower fuses check good and the AC fuse checks good. The AC condenser fan relay works properly when the compressor is running. With the blower speed set on the highest setting, that means the resistors are not being used.



After pulling the console panels off, the blower speed switch appears to be an integral part of an assembly which includes three levers (inside/outside air, heater temp, duct control). That means the blower switch is not replaceable as a single part. Not sure this is a switch problem.



Anyone had a problem like this? It is a 19 year old auto. What can I do next?


I had the same problem in a 94 maxima. It ended up being the blower control switch. It has to energize the fan and the compressor at the same time. Because the 4th speed was hardly ever used, the copper contacts inside got dirty, and would engage the compressor randomly.

Taking the switch out, disassembling it, cleaning and putting everything back together got rid of the problem.

In my case, the problem happened when the car was 5 or so years old.

Good luck,

AS

whois wrote:

AS, thank you for the reply of your experience! Found an almost hidden clip which allowed me to remove the blower switch and cleaned the contacts. AC works great now on all blower speeds. Used alcohol to clean the residue and cleaned the contacts with a pencil eraser.

I am glad that your a/c is working well now; it is very annoying when it does not work randomly.

AS

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