2009 Equinox AC
try2doitright
08-13-2010, 08:55 AM
On my Equinox the AC started acting up and wouldn't blow cold air. The dealer replaced the compressor but we are still having issues. When idle or driving the it is like the fan will start blowing harder for a couple seconds and then return to "normal". This is regardless of the speed setting for the fan is set to on the dash. It also seems to jsut blow cool air nto really cold air like it should. I plan to take it back to dealer to see if they can find anything else out to fix it. We just got this not even 2 weeks ago as a GM certified vehicle and already having issues - not impressed thus far.
Just wondering if there have been a lot of issues with 09 Equinox AC that other people have experienced??
Also the vehicle is not equipped with onstar but the sticker still said it had hands free. I was assuming this meant bluetooth but we could not get it to work. I brought that up to the dealer and they keep telling me you have to have onstar for the bluetooth to work. From what I know and read on GM sites this is incorrect - GM specifically states they are seperate. Just wondering if anyone else ran into this or heard of. Wondering if the dealer just doesn't want to fix the bluetooth??
Just wondering if there have been a lot of issues with 09 Equinox AC that other people have experienced??
Also the vehicle is not equipped with onstar but the sticker still said it had hands free. I was assuming this meant bluetooth but we could not get it to work. I brought that up to the dealer and they keep telling me you have to have onstar for the bluetooth to work. From what I know and read on GM sites this is incorrect - GM specifically states they are seperate. Just wondering if anyone else ran into this or heard of. Wondering if the dealer just doesn't want to fix the bluetooth??
Ruley73
08-14-2010, 12:24 AM
On my Equinox the AC started acting up and wouldn't blow cold air. The dealer replaced the compressor but we are still having issues. When idle or driving the it is like the fan will start blowing harder for a couple seconds and then return to "normal". This is regardless of the speed setting for the fan is set to on the dash. It also seems to jsut blow cool air nto really cold air like it should. I plan to take it back to dealer to see if they can find anything else out to fix it. We just got this not even 2 weeks ago as a GM certified vehicle and already having issues - not impressed thus far.
Just wondering if there have been a lot of issues with 09 Equinox AC that other people have experienced??
Not that I'm aware of. Honestly though, not many folks look at the Equinox forums on here. I would just keep taking it back to the dealer. I'm confident they'll find the cause and remedy the issue in a timely manner. If push comes to shove, you can try to take it to a different Chevy dealership.
Also the vehicle is not equipped with onstar but the sticker still said it had hands free. I was assuming this meant bluetooth but we could not get it to work. I brought that up to the dealer and they keep telling me you have to have onstar for the bluetooth to work. From what I know and read on GM sites this is incorrect - GM specifically states they are seperate. Just wondering if anyone else ran into this or heard of. Wondering if the dealer just doesn't want to fix the bluetooth??
The Bluetooth feature does not require Onstar as far as I know. Unfortunately not all Bluetooth devices are compatible with each other and I don't know exactly why. Your phone may not be compatible with the vehicle. GM has a list of compatible phones models posted here (http://www.gm.com/handsfree/index.jsp?brand=chevrolet&landing=true). Although, if your phone isn't on the list that doesn't guarantee it's not compatible either. The hardest part is pairing the devices. Make sure your phone doesn't have it's Bluetooth feature "hidden" from other devices.
Just wondering if there have been a lot of issues with 09 Equinox AC that other people have experienced??
Not that I'm aware of. Honestly though, not many folks look at the Equinox forums on here. I would just keep taking it back to the dealer. I'm confident they'll find the cause and remedy the issue in a timely manner. If push comes to shove, you can try to take it to a different Chevy dealership.
Also the vehicle is not equipped with onstar but the sticker still said it had hands free. I was assuming this meant bluetooth but we could not get it to work. I brought that up to the dealer and they keep telling me you have to have onstar for the bluetooth to work. From what I know and read on GM sites this is incorrect - GM specifically states they are seperate. Just wondering if anyone else ran into this or heard of. Wondering if the dealer just doesn't want to fix the bluetooth??
The Bluetooth feature does not require Onstar as far as I know. Unfortunately not all Bluetooth devices are compatible with each other and I don't know exactly why. Your phone may not be compatible with the vehicle. GM has a list of compatible phones models posted here (http://www.gm.com/handsfree/index.jsp?brand=chevrolet&landing=true). Although, if your phone isn't on the list that doesn't guarantee it's not compatible either. The hardest part is pairing the devices. Make sure your phone doesn't have it's Bluetooth feature "hidden" from other devices.
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