2003 XL-7, A/C problems

[SASS]

Hello. First time post. I have a 2003 XL-7 with an A/C that sporadically alternates between blowing cold and hot air. When running the A/C for an extended period of time the air being discharged becomes hot. I then shut off the A/C and turn it back on and it returns to blowing cold air.

I can hear the compressor click on/off repatedly. It does not remain on for more than 20 - 30 secs and then clicks back off. has been to the dealer 3 times. They first filled up system with coolant and checked for leaks - found none. No report that they cannot duplicate the problem.

Has anyone experienced these problems? How have they been repaired.

[SuzukiDon]

Expansion valve usually solves this issue.

[chardjones]

What is an expansion valve and what does it do? How does it effect the AC? I'mn having the same problem and I've been told I need a new condensor.

[murcod]

The expansion valve controls the release of the compressed gas to cause the cooling effect. It's fitted into the small radiator type device (I'm sure it's got a technical name ) under the dash that the inlet air fllows through to be cooled.

My old car did a similar thing because the expansion valve was icing up and stopping the gas flowing. It would cool for a few minutes and then blow hot air for ages, then a bit of cool air , then hot for ages.....

[ttocsmij]

There was a factory service bulletin on this subject a while back. Check out TSB 0303273R (NHTSA #10001714). It was in re to an earlier year but it's probably related. Good luck.