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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Radiator (fans) not comming on | 11/30/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: Paul; Thanks in advance for your time.1999 Nissan Sentra 1.6 auto with air. Neither of my radiator ... A: It sounds as if you have been thorough. We are a uk company so have no specialist knowledge of your ... | ||
| re | 11/27/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: i got a 1999 ford winstar the heat is working in the back but not the front whats rong with it A: We are based in the uk and have no specialised knowledge of your vehicle. Only one component in the ... | ||
| heating problems in my trailblazer | 11/19/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: I have a 2000 Chevy Trailblazer and the heat doesn't work in it. We have replaced the thermostat ... A: For one reason or another the flaps are not moving to allow the heat off the matrix. If it is a full ... | ||
| Air Conditioner Compressor | 11/15/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: I have a 1988 Cadillac Eldorado 2Dr Coupe. It has the 4.8 Ltr V-8 engine. It has 90,000 original ... A: It it very carefully written too, which is always appreciated. We are a uk company so have no ... | ||
| heater | 10/29/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: I have an 04 pacifica the heater stop working but the speed stays on high ,heat or ac one speed ... A: If it runs all the time even when it should be off I would suggest taking it to an auto electrician. ... | ||
| AC harnass 2005 mercury sable | 10/29/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: AAmco in Richardson "repaired" AC 1yr and 4 days ago -yesterday stopped blowing cold for 4th time ... A: There seems to be three parts to your question. The only supplier of harnesses will be a compressor ... | ||
| Blower Relay | 10/21/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: My blower in my 2004 Ford Explorer Sport isn't blowing! I've checked the fuses and they seem fine. ... A: it sounds as if you have done the basics but do you know whether there is a 12 volt feed to the fan ... | ||
| 93 Escort blower switch or resistor | 10/19/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: I have low speeds 1&2 but not high 3&4. Where do I go now? A: You have two types of resistor. If one of the fails then only fan speed 4 will work. This is because ... | ||
| heatercore quality | 10/18/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: I have replaced the heatercore on two late model ford trucks , both have less than year on ... A: The main dealer will be able to supply these units. If it is anything like the UK they will have to ... | ||
| 2001 ford taurus heater | 10/15/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: when I turn on the heat there is heat for a minute then nothing but cold air. The temperature gauge ... A: Sounds like you may have a leak in your water system if you can smell antifreeze. Check your ... | ||
| air cond. | 10/8/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: Air doesn't come out of middle vents when set on mid it only comes out windshield or the floor A: I am not sure which vehicle you have and therefor how the centre vent is controlled. If your ... | ||
| The interior fan and the engine | 10/7/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: My husband says that if you leave the blower off for the AC/heat inside the car, that it's bad for ... A: If you turn the fan off inside the car it will, or should disengage the air conditioning function ... | ||
| dodge ram 1500 ac | 3/30/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: I have a 2007 Dodge ram 1500. The a.c. randomly stops and starts when ever it wants, mainly it stops ... A: On a climate control system this could be something like a temperature control sensor sending the ... | ||
| orifice tube | 3/29/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: where is the orifice tube located in a 1997 gmc yukon and how do you replace it A: We are a uk company and have no specialised knowledge of your vehicle, so, with a torch starting ... | ||
| dodge ram 1500 ac | 3/26/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: I have a 2007 Dodge ram 1500. The a.c. randomly stops and starts when ever it wants, mainly it stops ... A: I need you to be more specific with the problem please. To eliminate the basics, has it got gas, ... | ||
| AC vent problems | 3/26/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: I have a 2001 Chevy silverado 2500 the ac doesn't blow through the dash board vents when set on that ... A: It depends whether you have full climate control or just refrigeration Full climate control will ... | ||
| 1997 ford ranger ac problem | 3/23/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: The clutch on the compressor engages then disengages after just a few seconds A: That could be for a number of reasons Too little gas or too much gas Condenser fan failure, not ... | ||
| Loud clicking noise while idle with A/C running | 3/21/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: 2003 Jeep Liberty. A very loud clicking noise that only occurs when not acclerating AND the A/C or ... A: It sounds like the condenser fan may be catching With the engine off spin the fan manually and see ... | ||
| Loud clicking noise while idle with A/C running | 3/21/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: 2003 Jeep Liberty. A very loud clicking noise that only occurs when not acclerating AND the A/C or ... A: There is couple of things to ask you first. Is the clicking coming from inside the cabin or inside ... | ||
| 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 A/C warming | 3/19/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: As mentioned above, I have a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi with an A/C problem. When I first start it ... A: Condensers should always have a fan to cool the hot gas passing through when the vehicle is ... | ||
| car problems | 3/19/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: I have a 2000 lincoln navagator and the air blows out of my vents extremely slow I turn the button ... A: If I understand you correctly the fan doesn't work until you turn it on to maximum ? The fan speeds ... | ||
| 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 A/C warming | 3/19/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: As mentioned above, I have a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi with an A/C problem. When I first start it ... A: This is only a short answer as I am on the move. I will answer in full if this doesn't sort it out. ... | ||
| Air Conditioning | 3/15/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: Two questions; In my 2005 Caravan when I turn on my A/C the engine temperature guage goes way up. ... A: We have the same vehicle except mine is a Chrysler Assuming you have climate control, lets deal with ... | ||
| AC Controls | 3/9/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: So basically, I have a 2005 Chrysler 300C, I had the car off and I was using a power inverter to ... A: We are a uk company with no specialised knowledge of your vehicle, however it does sound as if ... | ||
| heater on Dodge Ram | 3/8/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: what is the name of the assembly that is in the heater of a Dodge Ram truck that controls the two ... A: We are a uk company with no specialised knowledge of your vehicle Some vehicles here have blend ... | ||
| 2004 CHEVY TRUCK HEATER | 3/1/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: I HAVE A 2004 CHEVY EX CAB WITH 81K MILES and my heater just stop working like it used to it works ... A: The first thing to check is whether your radiator has enough water. With the engine running and hot, ... | ||
| 2001 Chevy Blazer*No Heat !! | 2/28/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: When I turn on my heater I only get cold air ! The A/C works ok !! Can You Help ? Thanks !! A: Do you have water in your radiator and is the engine thermostat working? Check your ... | ||
| electrical problem | 2/28/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: I have a problem. No wipers, no heater blower, no turn signal, no fog lights, maybe more. Horn and ... A: We are a uk company with no specialised knowledge of your vehicle, nor are we auto electricians. If ... | ||
| heater and ac problem | 2/22/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: When I try to turn on my heater or my ac I don't get any air that blows out except for when I am am ... A: I have answered this question already but it would appear the answer didn't reach you. So here we go ... | ||
| A/C compressor clutch connector | 2/22/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: I have a Chevrolet Tahoe, and my a/c blows out air, the problem is that it's not cold air, I noticed ... A: Also I am not sure what you mean by the compressor 'Pigtail' If you mean the cable that runs from ... | ||
| liquid dripping when air con is on. | 2/20/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: Yesterday I had my car air conditioning on and after stopping the car I noticed a green coloured ... A: wherever the liquid is dropping from you have a leak. The material is a mixture of oil and UV dye ... | ||
| ford ranger air conditioner | 2/15/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: the fan on the air conditioner has stopped working it blows on number 4 but not on 1 to 3, the light ... A: Sounds like the rheostat on the heater box This controls the voltage to the fan in 3 6 9 & 12 volts ... | ||
| Automotive AC system pressure switches | 2/14/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: My vehicle (Ford Bantam pick-up, 1.3 Rocam motor) has two pressure switches for the air con system. ... A: I have pasted your questions in to this section and replied immediately below each section My ... | ||
| A/C not cooling in the back cab area | 2/13/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: I have a 1997 chevy suburban. Ac unit in the front works ok. A/C blows cold air. The back part of ... A: We are a UK company and not familiar with your vehicle. The following is a guide only and may help ... | ||
| 90 mazda ac | 2/12/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: After replacing the compressor with a used one I vacuumed for 15 minutes without noting the amount ... A: The usual reason for hasty compressor clutches is too much gas. To diagnose this, note what the high ... | ||
| 1998 chevy c1500/ no heater | 2/10/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: I have a 1998 Chevy c1500 pickup truck. I have 136000 miles on it. My question is, I have no heat. I ... A: Do you have water in your radiator and is the engine thermostat working? Check your ... | ||
| Heater/A.C Repair | 2/9/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: I have an 09 CHevy Impala. When I turn on the heat & or AC (Dual Climate) I have a loud popping or ... A: Is the vehicle still under warranty? We have a 3 year warranty period in the UK. If you are the same ... | ||
| 2001 silverado heater problem | 2/6/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: my 2001 chevy silverado will not blow hot air. temp. is at 200 but it only blows luke warm or cold ... A: Are both hoses hot going in/out to the matrix on the bulkhead. If one is hot and the other cold you ... | ||
| auto ac | 2/5/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: charged ac on 95 toyota truck suction was good but the high side was getting cold instead of the ... A: If you mean the high before and around the condenser then a blockage is likely, possibly around the ... | ||
| Heating/heater problem? | 2/4/2011 | Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org |
| Q: My husband has a 96 Ford Contour and a few weeks ago his heat stopped working. And again a week ... A: If the heater doesn't work there are usually two reasons. No water in the radiator or a blockage in ... | ||
Auto Air Conditioning & Heater Repair
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Paul Evans/ www.chillywillys.org
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Expertise
Any question related to the function or malfunction of vehicle air conditioning excluding model specific problems with the heater controls. We are a UK based company and are unlikely to be familiar with the exact make and model of American vehicles. We will always at least try to guide the owner towards what the problem is likely to be in this instance We may struggle with none specific electrical issues related to the a/c without seeing it but it is likely we could narrow the problem down
Experience
Director www.chillywillys.org specialising predominantly in UK vehicles, fleet, rare and collectables. Although all a/c works on the same principal US vehicles have different controls and electrics.
12 years experience automotive and aircraft air conditioning.
This is our sole source of revenue, we see lots of a/c issues that we are able to diagnose accurately mainly down to experience.
UK have garages caught on to a potential revenue stream within the last few years but sometimes struggle with the problems as they don't see the issues that often........to be fair they could get their own back and ask me to change a timing belt !
Certain vehicles have known issues, we can help with that and also anything that is obvious to us but not necessarily to the bamboozled owner.......
a/c is relatively new here and owners are catching on to maintenance but are sometimes still misguided by inexperienced individuals a bit timid to say' I don't really know
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