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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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hey everyone,
yesterday it was really hot and I went to go pick up some friends. After picking them up and running the air conditioning about 15 mins or so on the second lowest setting, I noticed the A/C going a little warm (more like outside temperature). I left it alone because I figured it would come back cold after a while I guess, and at the next red light, my friend pointed out white smoke coming from under my hood. I turned the A/C to vent on the lowest setting, pulled over, and couldn't find anything visually wrong. left the vent on with no more smoking, but when I got home, noticed the Service Engine Soon light was on. noticed oil was low, added a quart, and still have the light on. radiator coolant's fine, I don't really know what else to check. if I can't find the answer here, I guess I'll take it to the shop. anyone have any idea?
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 10:35 PM
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What's the code? Mine's been doing the same thing, but due to the EXTREME heat we've been having my car has been getting a little warmer than usual. When the car starts to get hot, it will turn the a/c off to allow more cool air to pass through the radiator to help the car cool down.
Old Jul 4, 2009 | 12:37 AM
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I don't really know how to check the "code" :\
the A/C has cut out before when the car got hot, but it never puffed out white smoke before
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