Q: A/C is blowing out hot air.
My A/C in my car is fully charged, and the collant tank is filled. My problem is when my A/C is on it blows out hot air. I have also noticed a rattling sound and my car will rev when the A/C is on. Does this sound like a compressor clutch problem, or could it be something as simple as a leak in one of the hoses or possibly a burnt fuse? Thanks in advance for your input!
My car has 90000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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