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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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1. My a/c has always blown a little warmer than it should ( about 2years). So last week I decided to add some refrigerant (R134). The a/c blew cold for a couple of days then back to just cool. I then added more refrigerant and now the a/c blow hot with no cooling at all.
2. An a/c tech checked it out with a gauge, and the low side looked fine, but the high side was going crazy (up and down). He then released some refrigerant from the system, but the a/c still blew hot and I was told I need a new compressor.
3. Now after driving around for a day I realized my fans were not turning on and my car would overheat. Replaced the thermostat/ rad. cap and coolant flush.
Still the fans do not come on. Even unplugged the radiator temp sensor and they still do not come on. Also bleed the cooling system. When I try to turn the a/c on full blast to get the fan to run it turns on for 2 seconds and turns off repeatedly along with the compressor.

I have no clue what to do, and would like to know what might be them issue before taking it to the shop. I can diy the compressor, but what can I do to get my fans running so my baby stops overheating.

Any imput will be greatly appreciated.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 02:13 AM
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That is wierd, the same exact thing happened to me about a month ago...i got my AC re-charged, and my fans stopped coming on.

i unplugged both harnesses for the fans, disconnected the battery, re-connected everything and they started working normal again. its been a month with no issues. i have no idea what caused it

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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 02:21 AM
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Check the relays.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Clear2Cloz
That is wierd, the same exact thing happened to me about a month ago...i got my AC re-charged, and my fans stopped coming on.

i unplugged both harnesses for the fans, disconnected the battery, re-connected everything and they started working normal again. its been a month with no issues. i have no idea what caused it
Thanks a lot for the responce I really appreciate it. Unfortunetly this didnt work for me. Taking it to the shop now will update
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by HtownGS4
Check the relays.
Correct!
Replaced the master relay ($35) and she's back to normal. Thanks HtownGS4
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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yayy so happy got it fixed!
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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I have having the same issue, which relay did you replace?
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Old May 6, 2018 | 07:49 PM
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Anyone know what the master relay looks like?

Would like to replace this on my GS4 as wwll
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Old May 7, 2018 | 07:42 PM
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Fans operate with a temp sensor, usually in the radiator. There is also a relay, either could be faulty, the ecm tells the fans when to operate. The 134a systems can not be topped off with refrigerant like an old r-12, the amt is precise. To much, will not cool.just like to little, If the fans are not working, ac will not cool. Sounds like you have a refrigerant leak, compounded by a faulty fan system. If fans do not work,high side pressure will force refrigerant out pop off valve. This is not a DIY, you will need a competent shop, an honest one. Repair fans first, then service ac with correct equipment. If you are luck you will not have a leak.
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