1998 Pontiac Grand Am A/C Repair Near You

Schedule an A/C Service Appointment for Your Pontiac Grand Am

Feeling the heat from your A/C? Our trained technicians can take a look at your 1998 Pontiac Grand Am A/C system and recommend a repair plan. Schedule A/C service today and get ready to chill out.

Pontiac Grand Am A/C Repair

There’s nothing worse than cranking your car air conditioner on a hot day — and discovering it’s broken. Your steering wheel feels like it's burning your hands. Sweat soaks the driver's seat. You wipe your brow and wonder, "Who can fix the A/C in my Pontiac Grand Am?" Easy — Firestone Complete Auto Care! We’ve got experience with Pontiac vehicles, and our trained technicians can identify and repair issues with 1998 Pontiac A/C systems. Steer your Pontiac Grand Am to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care

During this initial A/C performance check, we’ll look at the state of your 1998 Pontiac Grand Am’s A/C system to evaluate what repairs are necessary (if any). This check includes a visual inspection, performance test, and pressure and leak test. If any signs point to a possible leak, we’ll send a special U/V dye through the system, or use something called a “sniffer.” What’s a “sniffer,” you ask? It’s a specially designed machine that’s used on parts of your Pontiac Grand Am A/C system to detect any refrigerant fumes that might be leaking out from the system. If there's a leak, we'll find it and fix it.

Recharge the A/C in Your Grand Am

Let's say we repair your 1998 Pontiac Grand Am A/C system. We will also perform an A/C evacuation and recharge. To start this process, a technician will flush out the old refrigerant from your vehicle’s A/C system. Then, they’ll perform an evacuation (also known as a discharge) on the entire system per Pontiac guidelines. To finish, we’ll add new refrigerant to recharge the A/C system, and after one final test to be sure the system is cooling properly, you’re good to go. We want you to be comfortable in your car, so we train our technicians to perform 1998 Pontiac Grand Am A/C recharges.

Other Pontiac Grand Am A/C Problems

Hot air is a common Pontiac Grand Am A/C problem, but it’s not the only issue you might encounter. Other common A/C problems include weak airflow, which could mean you have a compromised seal, mildew or mold buildup, a loose or damaged hose, or a ventilation fan that needs to be replaced. If your A/C system blows cold air first but then it turns warm, this can mean there’s a malfunctioning compressor clutch, a leak, or a blown fuse. Are you breathing in some “interesting” new odors in your 1998 Pontiac Grand Am? This can mean you have mold in your evaporator case, or it may indicate that it’s time to change your cabin air filter. Our technicians will work to solve your A/C problems to the best of their ability. Don’t sweat it — we’re here to help you chill out again in your Grand Am.

1998 Pontiac Grand Am A/C System FAQs

  • How do I make my Grand Am air conditioning colder? Here are a few quick ideas. Shut the passenger air vents and point the other vents directly toward you. Park your car in the shade and use a window sun blocker. Then visit Firestone Complete Auto Care for an A/C performance check and recharge.
  • What’s making my Grand Am A/C put out warm air? Maybe your A/C starts cool but then gets warm. Or maybe it never gets cold in the first place. Either way, your A/C troubles could be traced back to a clogged expansion valve, faulty compressor clutch, blown fuse, or leak.
  • What can cause an A/C system leak? Over the years, the rubber seals and gaskets in your Grand Am’s A/C system naturally degrade. Moisture can get into the system and cause a malfunction, or parts can simply wear out so that your system no longer seals properly.
  • Does the A/C in my Grand Am rely on gas? Your Grand Am’s A/C uses some power from the engine to run. So, while your air conditioning system may not directly use gasoline as a fuel source, using the A/C can indirectly affect your vehicle’s fuel efficiency.
  • What can cause the A/C in my Grand Am to smell like vinegar? If a vinegar-like odor comes from your A/C, bacteria growth could be the culprit. Moisture accumulation in the air conditioning system of your Grand Am creates a breeding environment for microorganisms.
  • Why does my Grand Am’s A/C only work when the car is moving? If your A/C only works when the vehicle is moving, there could be a problem with part of your Grand Am’s A/C or electrical system. Potential issues include low coolant or a faulty cooling fan.
  • Who repairs Grand Am A/C near me? Firestone Complete Auto Care has decades of experience inspecting and repairing Grand Am air conditioning systems. Schedule an A/C repair appointment at one of our locations near you today.