bunch of hot air

[jerrym3]

Re: bunch of hot air

My 2004 just had a problem with the a/c. Drove into town and on the way back. Turned on the a/c and got a face full of not just warm air but full on hot air. I think I pushed every button even the radio. Turned it off for th e rest of th e trip. I got up early to go to the ford dealer and it was workingg again. Not a clue what happened but the passengers side was not as hot as the drivers side while it was blowing hot air. Not cool just not boiling hot. It has not done it again but now I worry about it.

Same happened on my LS.

Heater control valve

[Randall]

Re: bunch of hot air

I do not think it was not the problem. Seals do dry out.. BUT if you feel you did not get the truth from your mechanic YOU need to look for a new mechanic.. Hope you stay cool....

[bostewart]

Re: bunch of hot air

Well, I havnt been driving it a great deal but mostly in the spring sumer and fall and a lot with the a\c on. Just the way the two sided acted differntly I'm thinking control valve. If it happens again I'll take it in. I'm about up to 60k on it. Time for a Tranny fluid change. Seems like around here if you say you felt your ears wiggle you might as well get out 1500.00 bucks beause thats what it will cost you to fix it.

[HKS]

Re: bunch of hot air

Jim,

I liked to one about AZ storm damage better. Lawn chair tiped over on your patio and a little wet.

HKS

I agree...here in Phoenix we try to run our A/C at least once a month during the winter just to lubricate the seals. If not, come May, the A/C could run hot on us.
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[AZTB]

Re: bunch of hot air

Jim,
I liked to one about AZ storm damage better. Lawn chair tiped over on your patio and a little wet.
HKS

Yeah...you can only hit the bell so many times before it gets old.

[04birdman]

Re: bunch of hot air

Well, I havnt been driving it a great deal but mostly in the spring sumer and fall and a lot with the a\c on. Just the way the two sided acted differntly I'm thinking control valve. If it happens again I'll take it in. I'm about up to 60k on it. Time for a Tranny fluid change. Seems like around here if you say you felt your ears wiggle you might as well get out 1500.00 bucks beause thats what it will cost you to fix it.

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[00mustng]

Re: bunch of hot air

.....you don't need to do a tranny fluid change, Bo....It is a sealed unit....you don't need an inexperienced tech. messing with it.....It should be good for many miles to come...

[BABird]

Re: bunch of hot air

Is this the part we are talking about?

MOTORCRAFT YG-355 Heater Control Valve