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What does the AC off due to high engine temperature symbol mean?

A symbol appeared on my dashboard yesterday when my AC stopped working. I looked it up and it was the AC off due to the high engine temp symbol. But what does that mean?

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Talullah Blanco · Updated on
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The AC being off due to high engine temperature symbol means the PCM detects too much heat in your engine or the electric cooling fan stopped working. The A/C is turned off to avoid overheating.
Here’s what to look out for when your car displays AC off due to high engine temp:
  • Coolant level for leaks
  • Worn radiator
  • Leaking hoses
  • Dirty air filter
When your dashboard displays this symbol, you’ll want to take your car to a mechanic to have the source of the problem identified and fixed before it causes your engine to overheat which might lead to an expensive repair. Thankfully, shopping for
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