Long story short: ran over a huge piece of a truck tire/retread. Busted bumper, radiator, radiator fans and core support, and the AC condenser. 2006 G35X.

After the wreck the AC worked. The condenser had several bent fins and was knocked a few inches back, but didn't appear to be losing any coolant, and like I said, the air worked several minutes afterwards when I turned the car back on to move it off the shoulder and into the grass to wait for a tow. (It wasn't just the remnants of the cold air from before the accident either - it worked.)

So I just got the car back today, and after driving it for a few minutes, the AC would not cool at all, just hours after the mechanics at the body shop supposedly repressurized the system.

I was wondering if there's any special procedure or an electronic thermostat, etc., that may be the culprit. The battery is disconnected as I type just to give that a shot. I didn't notice any other issues with the car, nor did I hear any squealing or harshness that would indicate a seized compressor.

Any ideas or suggestions appreciated! It is going back to the shop tomorrow to be looked at. I'm just hoping they forgot to fully repressurize the system, or something along those lines.

EDIT: just tested out the two 15 blower fuses, and they're good. I can't hear the compressor even click on, so I'm thinking it's leaked or never got filled properly.

 

Same exact thing happened to a buddy's Altima.

It was not plugged in, I would suggest checking that. You can also use an ohm meter to make sure the wiring was not compromised somewhere if it is plugged in.