Quest 2005 with 92,000miles. Weather is just starting to warm up and I have noticed that when I turn the fans (fan only, not A/C) and set it to "blue" (coldest setting) the air coming in, is much, much warmer than the air outside. This is VERY annoying because basically I have to turn the A/C on or open all windows anytime the outside temperature goes above 65 degrees. I miss my 96 Quest so much! ;(

My AC just quit and I was getting a FSSSSSS sound for a while. Eventually even that stopped after a few days. Doesn't blow any cold air whatsoever. Does anyone know if this is a freon issue or a belt issue or what?

thanks...

Hey there, we recently purchased an '04 SE and we like it very much to spite that it seems it was designed on another planet. :o) We drove it from San Antonio TX to Los Angeles and back recently. Not a single problem to spite stopping in Laughlin where the temps were well over 120 degrees! The car ran like a top and fuel mileage was very acceptable for such a large vehicle.

I have two problems that I inherited with the purchase. The AC's work fairly well, but the two AC vents in the center of the panel blow air out at two difference temperatures. The left center one blows about 20 degrees warmer than the right center vent. My gut feeling is that some vacuum operated door is not closing or opening all the way and it is allowing warm air to mix with the cold. CAN ANYONE VERIFY MY SUSPICIONS, or would it be something else?

The other problem is two of the rear skyroof shades won't retract. They just hang there on the hook and if we want to open them, they just hang down. Nissan wants over $200 per shade plus labor. I tried to remove the ceiling panel trim that frames the skyroofs, removed all screws but I can't seem to get the trim piece to come off. It feels like I might break it if I pull too hard. ANY IDEAS?

As in most '04's, the paint on the center console just below the radio wore off. Nissan really screwed up on that type of finish, but I fixed it by purchasing a polished aluminum set of trim pieces that hid the missing paint and really beautified other areas where those trim pieces went. They have all kinds of finishes to choose from on ebay. Cost was just over $100.00 and well worth it.

One more question: Is it mandatory to use Nissan trans fluid when I want to change the tranny fluid, or is there an acceptable alternative that won't eat my transmission? I'd hate to pay to have that six speed tranny rebuilt.

Thanks!
richard

This is going to sound weird but do your belts make a squeeling or whining noise when the a/c is turned on? if it does have your belts replaced. i took my car to a nissan dealership and like you it was blowing hot air but belts where squeeling so the tech says man I went through my checks from top to bottom with your a/c I dont know whats wrong with it...I went to a side mechanic and he goes lets try the belts if it doesnt work I wont charge you and it's been a cool summmer for my family I can say! YEAAAAA!