AC blowing warm and recirculate not working.
I have a second gen (2014) Quashqai. Whilst it's not a Juke, there isn't a Quashqai equivalent to this helpful sub and with the cars being so similar I was hoping someone here could offer some advice.
Recently the AC has been distinctly ineffective. If it's cooling the air at all then I can barely feel it. The light on the AC button comes on and I can adjust the temperature, it just doesn't get cold. At precisely the same time the air re-circulation button has stopped working entirely - pressing it doesn't even toggle the light on the button (which is off).
I was pretty surprised to find that the AC and vent re-circulation systems are linked, but it seems they are.
I'd like some idea of possible causes before I take the car to the garage, since I fear I may end up paying for a new compressor (I'm well out of the warranty). Any suggestions as to possible causes or steps I can take myself to narrow down the problem?
Thanks!
Edit: It was indeed the compressor. It had a leak and will need replacing, but the cost isn't as high as I'd feared. Now the only problem is actually finding a replacement.*
Posted Jun 7, 2018, 9:01 AM UTC · edited
It's likely the AC compressor. I had a similar issue on my G35.
Thanks for replying. I got it checked out and it is indeed the compressor that has gone. On the positive side, that was discovered prior to re-gassing (which is astonishingly expensive with the new gas).
I'm now stuck waiting for a new compressor - have been told not to expect one before the winter. Ah well, I guess that's what the windows are for!