My car has recently been having some overheating problems. On the stock gauge it would reach the "M" on NORMAL and stays there when I'm not using the A/C (I'm not sure if that's the normal operating temperature or not), but once I turn the A/C on the needle spikes to the "A" and even reaches the "L" this is after about 15 min of driving in 90-95 degree weather.

I was also idling it earlier and noticed that when the A/C is off the fan blows cool air but once it's turned on in a matter of seconds it starts blowing very warm air.

What could be the problem?! I can't stand driving without A/C, especially in Florida... I've already gotten the thermostat replaced and the system flushed
but that didn't do much

HELP ME OUT GUYS!

 

Welcome to MF.

Bad compressor putting a hard load on the engine perhaps?
Low refrigerant?

Does your belt slip at all when you turn it on?


Best thing to do is bring it to a shop and let them know whats going on. They will be able to tell you if you need a recharge or if you need a new compressor or maybe you have a bad condenser.

 

I had a similar problem with my 96 mustang, there are a few sensors around the thermostat, I believe on mine I changed 3 of them. My fan was not kicking on when it needed to after I changed the sensors the fan was fine no more over heating.. Good luck!