Why isnt my 2.0T 2012 genesis coupe A/C buttons not work

[Koen W.]

Every button works besides the a/c buttons.

The night time dash lights come on around all the buttons including A/C buttons. But if i try to click the A/C buttons or turn the knobs nothing works. The lights on the buttons to indicate that it is on, dont come on either.Every other button on my center console work perfectly fine. I don’t understand what is going on.

 

[DaleNet]

You may be low of freon. This will keep the system from coming on.

 

[pulsar]

Liston for the compressor clutch to engage. If clutch is not coming on, low Freon or some other issue may be happening. You can jump start the clutch to test it but if your not electrical savvy and comfortable with hot wiring direct to the clutch, would not recommend tinkering outside your comfort level.

 

[Koen W.]

Liston for the compressor clutch to engage. If clutch is not coming on, low Freon or some other issue may be happening. You can jump start the clutch to test it but if your not electrical savvy and comfortable with hot wiring direct to the clutch, would not recommend tinkering outside your comfort level.

Is there a way to test freon without getting a/c recharger?

 

[EdP]

Is there a way to test freon without getting a/c recharger?

You don't need a recharger but you do need gauges. You can get a set for $50 or less but you also have to know how to use them.

Not sure what a shop would charge to just check but a refill, if needed, will probably be $100 to $200.

 

[Volfy]

Every button works besides the a/c buttons.

The night time dash lights come on around all the buttons including A/C buttons. But if i try to click the A/C buttons or turn the knobs nothing works. The lights on the buttons to indicate that it is on, dont come on either.Every other button on my center console work perfectly fine. I don’t understand what is going on.

Sounds like you had some kinda electrical issue that knocked out some of your controls. If the indicator light on your A/C button doesn't light up when you press it, most likely the A/C compressor clutch is not engaging. You can check this by popping the hood and checking to see if the A/C compressor spins when you click the A/C button. If not, there is no point checking your refrigerant level. You need the compressor running and building pressure to do that.

Not knowing what exactly happened to cause the issue in the first place, there is no way to tell what is causing the A/C button not working. You'll need to bring the car to dealer service or indy shop.

 

[Koen W.]

You don't need a recharger but you do need gauges. You can get a set for $50 or less but you also have to know how to use them.

Not sure what a shop would charge to just check but a refill, if needed, will probably but why doesnt the lights turn on when i press it? That couldnt be freon, I'm thinking electrical

Sounds like you had some kinda electrical issue that knocked out some of your controls. If the indicator light on your A/C button doesn't light up when you press it, most likely the A/C compressor clutch is not engaging. You can check this by popping the hood and checking to see if the A/C compressor spins when you click the A/C button. If not, there is no point checking your refrigerant level. You need the compressor running and building pressure to do that.

Not knowing what exactly happened to cause the issue in the first place, there is no way to tell what is causing the A/C button not working. You'll need to bring the car to dealer service or indy shop.

Thank you, im going to bring it to a shop when i get the chance

 

[Koen W.]

You don't need a recharger but you do need gauges. You can get a set for $50 or less but you also have to know how to use them.

Not sure what a shop would charge to just check but a refill, if needed, will probably but why doesnt the lights turn on when i press it? That couldnt be freon, I'm thinking electrical

You don't need a recharger but you do need gauges. You can get a set for $50 or less but you also have to know how to use them.

Not sure what a shop would charge to just check but a refill, if needed, will probably be $100 to $200.

Do you know what these wires do? Just now saw them hanging down