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AC working, but no cold air

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#1 ·
Hello Folks,

It seems quite certain that the ac system is working in my 2013 Impala.

I am getting a water puddle on my driveway when the ac is left on, but NOT when it is left off.
The light on the knob (under the snowflake image) will go on and remain on.
I can see the compressor clutch is turning.
Fluid pressure is about 30 psi on low side when compressor is engaged.

However, the air coming out of the vent inside the car remains same as ambient temperature (about 90 deg F).

Any input or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
 
#2 ·
Your temperature blend door in the car may not be moving. Try turning the vent on (no AC) with medium speed, then change the temperature control from full hot to full cold, and you should hear the sound and speed of the air change slightly as it goes to full hot. The temperature blend door, if it works correctly, will force the air to go through the heater core when you turn it to hot, affecting the air flow. If nothing changes, then that actuator is not working.
 
#3 ·
Also, while A/C operation and components don't change much you should check the forums for your later model W-body (or even later ??Omega) v. our older B-bodies, for any design issues or known foibles that have come to light = weak quality oem sensors or actuators or pressure switches.... Those more often become newly discovered trouble spots specific to each new platform.