AC Problems:

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by nnf, Sep 11, 2019.

  1. nnf

    nnf Bobtail Member

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    2012 freightliner Cascadia ac problems.
    at high speeds and get cold air, at an idle warm or very little cool air.
    I have replaced the condenser, and the dryer, and had the system charged.
    now what??
     
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  3. JohnnyC

    JohnnyC Light Load Member

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    Is the fan on at idle?
     
  4. mhyn

    mhyn Road Train Member

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    at high engine speed or high vehicle speed ? this is very important.
     
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  5. ast26909

    ast26909 Medium Load Member

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    Low charge or air flow problem.
     
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  6. xairx

    xairx Light Load Member

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    As crazy as it may sound- check the cabin air filter and replace it. Also, as previous poster asked, is the fan on? Truck not running hot? Does the airflow increase and air temp decrease if you keep it at 1500RPM at idle?
     
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  7. mhyn

    mhyn Road Train Member

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    Cascadia has two motorized vanes that close and open cold and hot air flow. Sometimes they get broken and get stock in middle position.
     
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  8. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    Cascadia also has a reset feature for the bcm. I would have tried that first. It's free and instructions are on youtube.

    It's a common problem that the reset always fixes.

     
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  9. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

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    what does the manifold gauges say.
     
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