Heater type hot air coming out of vents instead of cold air from air conditioning

2008 MERCURY MARQUIS
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IFORMAN
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Hot air depending on the temp setting, very hot at 90 degree setting and medium hot as I lower the setting but NO COLD AIR. Blower blows OK. It appears the A/C settings are completely ignored.
Oct 14, 2011 at 12:21 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the AC compressor engaging?
Oct 14, 2011 at 12:23 AM
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IFORMAN
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I really don't know, how do I check that?
Oct 14, 2011 at 12:30 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When you turn the ac on, with the engine running, open the hood and watch the compressor clutch (on front of compressor pulley). You will hear a click and see the center of the clutch spin.
Oct 14, 2011 at 1:01 AM
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IFORMAN
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I'll check it out tomorrow and get back to you, thanks
Oct 14, 2011 at 1:14 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I'll look for your response.
Oct 14, 2011 at 1:25 AM
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IFORMAN
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Hi, I checked the compressor wheel and when I turn on the a/c the front compressor wheel does start to turn.
Oct 14, 2011 at 7:54 PM