| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Heater not working | 11/18/2009 |
Q: Have a 98 Chevy express van. The Heater is blowing cold air. The AC works fine. Blower fan works ...
A: Need to check if your control is doing what you are asking it to do. In other words is ...
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| 2002 Mitsubishi Galant ES AC/Heater | 11/17/2009 |
Q: My girlfriend has a 2002 Mit. Galant. Her AC blows cold air well but the heat dosen't come on at ...
A: On the drain issue look for a rubber hose on the passenger side engine compartment near the fire ...
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| 1999 chevy tohoe | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I tried to run my heat and it will only come out of the defrost and it is only blowing cold!!! I ...
A: You need to have it checked out and let me know something if not there is no way of knowing where to ...
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| 2001 Dodge Ram Heater Problems | 11/12/2009 |
Q: This past summer, I had the A/C repaired on my Ram. It was quite extensive and expensive. Now that ...
A: Need to know if your system is a manual control or an automatic control. If manual a cable runs it ...
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| 1993 Jeep Grand cherokee Heat | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I can not get my heater to work. It is stuck on refresh and nothing else works.How can I get the ...
A: We will need to go step by step. First does the control change numbers and positions for the air to ...
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| blend door actuator | 11/10/2009 |
Q: The 2006 Buick Rendezous has dual controls for the A/C, Heater. When I turn on the heater heat comes ...
A: The actuator is what has gone either bad or out of range. If it is out of range you can fix by ...
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| 2005 Pontiac Vibe | 11/9/2009 |
Q: My a/c and heater doesn't blow. Will replacing the blower fix the problem?
A: It is very possible that the blower is bad. You must also check your blower module (resistor). ...
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| A/C Blows hot air out of one set of vents | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic Pickup truck. Right before the warranty ran out on the truck ...
A: Only one of two things is causing that. The most common is the actuator that lost its programming ...
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| a/c | 11/4/2009 |
Q: hi again i ask a question about where is my accumlator in a 2004 caddy srx you sent me a answer back ...
A: DESICCANT BAG REPLACEMENT REMOVAL PROCEDURE Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant ...
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| Air Conditioning | 10/30/2009 |
Q: My a/c was working just fine. My transmission went out and I took it in for a rebuild. When i got ...
A: I am sure the transmission had nothing to do with what is happening with ac. Try and disconnect the ...
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| Heater problem | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 2004 Ford Ranger and this summer I had a problem with my a/c unit only working ever now and ...
A: Not sure what your question is, but if you can tell me if the blower is working all the time or not ...
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| 2004 Kia Sedona rear AC | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I got your address from the internet and hope you don't mind if I ask for your advise. My compressor ...
A: Need to know if you have ever had the system worked on and what is your pressures on the low side ...
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| heater will not blow hot air | 10/11/2009 |
Q: The heater in this car will not blow hot air. I troubleshot it for awhile and found that the a/c ...
A: Pull your ac button knob and make sure that it is not broken. Fords tend to break quite easily. ...
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| A/C compressor | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 1997 Ford Ranger. The compressor does not come on when the dash switch is placed in the a/c ...
A: It sounds like you need to replace the switch you jumped. That is called the cycling switch. That ...
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| Orifice tube location | 10/9/2009 |
Q: Where is the A/C orifice tube located on an 96 buick regal, Gran Sport. Thanks
A: Follow the line that goes from the condenser (in front of the radiator) to the evaporator located ...
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| Air conditioner/heater repair cost estimate | 10/6/2009 |
Q: The air conditioner/heater unit in my 2000 Honda Civic needs replacing. I've received a repair ...
A: If you are replacing every single part the estimate may be Ok maybe. But if you had ac before you ...
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| AC not Cold & heater not Hot | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I've got a good question for you, I have a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, which blows air like normal, ...
A: Lets start with the cool side. Check your pressures and see if your compressor is working. If it ...
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| Ford f150 a/c | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 1998 Ford F-150, 4.6L engine. The a/c works, but not as good as it has in the past. It ...
A: Check your pressures you may be low on refrigerant. On these vehicles we are finding a lot of ...
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| 1972 Chevy Suburban heater with A/C | 9/30/2009 |
Q: The plastic housing to my cabin heater has cracked and an air flap that directs the heated air ...
A: I do not know of any web sites. The only place to get those replacement parts is usually the dealer ...
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| no power to a/c | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 1996 chevy pickup and right under the a/c-heater controls there are two push buttons one is ...
A: Start by checking to see if you have refrigerant in system. If you do then check your cycling ...
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| A C PRESSURE SWITCH | 9/29/2009 |
Q: QUESTION A NORMAL PRESSURE SWITCH ON THE RECEIVER DRYER MAKE A POSITIVE CONTACT ? AFTER THE 4TH ...
A: Not sure which car you are speaking about. If you do that you are disconnecting the cycling switch ...
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| 1994 Ford Ranger 4.3L air conditioning | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 1994 ford ranger 4X4 and the air conditioning is just blowing cool but not cold air from ...
A: Find the accumulator located at the evaporator case. There you will find a service port. Attach ...
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| Saturn Fan Runs... | 9/27/2009 |
Q: 1996 Saturn A/C fan turns on high speed with engine off and key out of ignition. When relay is ...
A: Try this 1. Disconnect battery cable remove relay. Reconnect battery and see if fan runs. If ...
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| heat | 9/27/2009 |
Q: On the passenger side cold air sometimes comes out (especially at higher vehicle speed) while ...
A: Sorry I miss understood the question thought you had problems with ac not cooling correctly. This ...
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| air cond 2000 dodge dakota | 9/26/2009 |
Q: air cond gets cold and blows air but will not switch from max air to reg or any of the other ...
A: On the drivers side. Remove the cover under the steering column. Look at the black case and you ...
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| clutch air climatiser | 9/23/2009 |
Q: bonjour, j ai un dakota 2000, v6 3.9l avec l air climatiser,tout fonctionne bien ,sauf que quand je ...
A: J'ai essayé de traduire l'espoir Internet onthe c'est bon. Si votre question m'a été traduite ...
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| 1999 BMW 323i AC problem | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I recently had my AC compressor and dryer replaced, system flushed, filled, and repressurized. That ...
A: You are talking about the high side service port. You can go by any dealer and order one.It is not ...
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| Jeep 2000 A/C running warm | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. The a/c ran warm, and the shop couldn't find any leaks, so ...
A: This years Jeep is probably due for the an evaporator. If they have put dye in the system they ...
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| Car air conditioner | 9/20/2009 |
Q: We have a 95 Buick Lesabre and the air conditioner doesn't blow air. The compressor works and I ...
A: If your system is digital then you have a module that controls the ground to the blower. It is ...
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| 2002 dodge dakota a/c compressor clutch cycling pressure switch | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I called NAPA and explained that my AC and Heater only run on high. They told me to replace the A/C ...
A: When you say it only runs on high do you mean your blower speeds only run on high or what. If your ...
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| auto a/c | 9/16/2009 |
Q: 1997 buick skylark 3.1... a/c is fully charged new serpentine belt the clutch engages when i ...
A: Ok lets start all over. First check fuse if both fuses OK then. Check relay you should have at ...
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| auto a/c | 9/16/2009 |
Q: 1997 buick skylark 3.1... a/c is fully charged new serpentine belt the clutch engages when i ...
A: Check your cycling switch located at the accumulator or on the suction line. You should have power ...
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| 2004 chevy silverado | 9/15/2009 |
Q: i got dual temp settings on my truck and the one that runs my side will not change from cold to hot. ...
A: That is the actuator located on the drivers side underneath the steering column on the evaporator ...
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| Pontiac ac blows from defrost vents only | 9/15/2009 |
Q: When I run the ac, the air only comes out of the defrost vents on top of the dash and not the front ...
A: The system works with vacuum from the engine. Check at the fire wall on drivers side you will see a ...
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| Fan relay and air conditioning | 9/14/2009 |
Q: The air conditioner stopped cooling suddenly on my 1989 Toyota Cressida (ice cold one day and hot ...
A: It may be that your relay is bad but if you do not have refrigerant your system will not cool. Have ...
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| Chevy Suburban A/C Problem | 9/14/2009 |
Q: We are servicing the Suburban Fleet of the US Army here in Afghanistan. We change Compressor, ...
A: I would not keep flushing the systems. If you change condenser then I would not flush at all. Make ...
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| 01 jeep wrangler AC cycling on & off | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 2001 manual jeep wrangler sport. My AC went completely out while I was driving and my ...
A: I think you may be speaking about the radiator fan motor. They are very loud when they turn on. ...
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| 2000 Echo air conditioning won't turn off | 9/12/2009 |
Q: The air conditioning in my 2000 Echo won't turn off. More specifically, the air conditioning turns ...
A: Your Echo is operating correctly. Whenever you put it on defrost it will automatically engage your ...
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| heating and air | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 2004 Tahoe and my front cotrol heating and air only blows on the high setting 5 (1-5). The ...
A: Your blower resistor is what controls your first 4 speeds. You will need to replace that. Your ...
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| 05 dodge 3500 ac | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I recently took a small piece of plastic out of my blower. it looked like part of a shaft. I felt ...
A: Your reticulating air door has broken. You can get one at the dealer. It comes with the housing. ...
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| 1996 Cadillac Deville Concours evaporator | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I need to replace a leaking evaporator on a 96 Cad. Deville Concours. I have 5 years professional ...
A: your evamp is located in he engine compartment. Here what you need to do. Install or Connect ...
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| 1997 audi a8 ac | 9/2/2009 |
Q: When I turn the car off the fan still runs. Even when the ac is turned off.
A: Your final stage on this blower is bad. Some dealers call it final stage others call them blower ...
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| ac | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 2001 dodge ram 1500 5.2L automatic trans. My ac blows cool, but not nearly as cold as it ...
A: If your compressor is turning on and off repeatedly then you are low in refrigerant. If your system ...
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| a/c belt tensioner banging | 8/31/2009 |
Q: On 2003 Suburban, A/C works very well, but its belt tensioner oscillates horribly (big banging) when ...
A: Fan clutch is the part that cools your radiator. Compressor clutch which is what your are referring ...
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| Auto Air Conditioning | 8/31/2009 |
Q: 97 Chevy Venture. A/C blows warm air. Where exactly is the Low pressure port. Will I need to ...
A: R-134 is the refrigerant. Follow the thick hose that comes out of the compressor towards the ...
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| 1998 dodge caravan | 8/27/2009 |
Q: My windshield wipers froze in O.C. MD.but the wiper motor still worked.I emailed my dealer in ...
A: Not sure what is wrong with the system. But to reset control all you have to do is. Hold down rear ...
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| Jeep AC | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 2006 Jeep Commander limited 5.7L. I purchased it brand new and after the first year I had ...
A: You need to have it checked out. On the Jeeps the problem you probably had was that it was low on ...
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| air conditioning 2000 silverado | 8/24/2009 |
Q: My 2000 silverado's air conditioning is throwing me for a loop. When I start the engine it will ...
A: Compressor will cycle on and off for two reasons. When proper temp. is reached at the evap. this ...
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| Pressure Reading | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I have 94 Grand Caravan. NYC temp is around 86F now. AC is working I guess (Temp dropped from 90F to ...
A: Need to know what your when your high drops does your low drop with it. If it does then your ...
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| 2000 Mustang GT no air at highway speed | 8/23/2009 |
Q: My 2000 Mustang GT air works great around town and on the highway for short trips. However, it ...
A: Remove the connector to the switch and see if your compressor stops. If it does then you may an ...
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| 2004 Sienna ac problem - on then off then on again | 8/22/2009 |
Q: My 04 Toyota Sienna AC first started blowing warm air after about 15 minutes of cold air, then ...
A: Try and get some pressures for me. That is really the only way. If your pressures are good for ...
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| G.M. A/C blows warm air. | 8/22/2009 |
Q: the A/C on my van blows warm air. I attempted to recharge it with a DIY R134 kit and the compressor ...
A: When your system is off you should have a reading of about 100 psi. When you jump your switch your ...
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| 2004 Chevy Silverado | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I have the digital dual climate control system. When the truck becomes wet, either from rain or a ...
A: I have never come across this problem. There are no other sensors out side the vehicle. Check your ...
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| 2001 Acura 3.2 CL - Cold for 5 minutes then Warm/Hot | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I'm so glad i found this site, i'm going nuts! Vehicle: 2001 Acura 3.2 CL 140,000mi I will try to ...
A: Its hard to tell without the pressures. But I would start by checking your compressor when it stops ...
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| Ford A/C problem. | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 1997 Ford E150 Club-wagon van & it has separate a/c dash controls for the front & back ...
A: Check just above the steering wheel on the plastic that has your instrument cluster. You will find ...
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| air condition | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 2002 toyota camry SE V6 my question is that when i turn on the A/C it start on two click ...
A: Not sure about clicks try and be more specific inside or outside noise. The odor could be coming ...
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| Ford A/C problem. | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 1997 Ford E150 Club-wagon van & it has separate a/c dash controls for the front & back ...
A: This ford product has a lot of problems with the switch. They tend to burn out and burn the ...
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| 92 Caddy Deville AC compressor/clutch | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I tapped on clutch with screwdriver near center,clutch cuts on,then off,steadily.In your opinion,is ...
A: If clutch is slipping you will see sparks or at least hear a grinding noise. If you compressor ...
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| 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 8/16/2009 |
Q: have an interruption of air flow with a/c when going up a slight incline and accelerating. Believe ...
A: At the fire wall near the evaporator hose inlet you will find a vacuum hose. Follow that hose to a ...
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| a/c pressure switch | 8/15/2009 |
Q: First, I would like to thank you for sharing your knowledge. When I came across this site, I was ...
A: A jump in the system is only removing protection the system has. So it will damage your compressor ...
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| a/c pressure switch | 8/15/2009 |
Q: First, I would like to thank you for sharing your knowledge. When I came across this site, I was ...
A: On this Chrysler product they have an A/C Transducer located on the high pressure hose. The switch ...
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| car air conditioning | 8/14/2009 |
Q: first thanks so much for offering your help to others...it is a really nice thing to do. I have a ...
A: Glad you found it that was probably the hardest thing. All you need to do now is unscrew the switch ...
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| 1999 Concorde a/c | 8/14/2009 |
Q: Wife was driving, everything was fine,till nice cold a/c turned hot in a matter of seconds. Found ...
A: you have two things that control the compressor. You've eliminated the transducer. Now check the ...
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| Auto air blows out warm air | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 2002 Ford Escort, the air- condition has been running ok for the past four years. Does the ...
A: refrigerant does not need to be replaced and it does not get consumed. If the pressure shows a ...
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| 1995 suburban climate control | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I have 1995 GMC suburban the climate controls do not work correctly the AC and Recirc button do not ...
A: These controls tend to go bad but it does not have anything to do with your window. At least I have ...
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| Jeep Grand Cherokee 2004 new AC | 8/12/2009 |
Q: Is it possible or just to expensive to get an entirely new A/C in my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. ...
A: The system consists of about 18 parts. Jeeps are good products so just have it checked out and let ...
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| Dodge pickup A/C | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 2003 dodge ram king cab pickup with 4.7 liter engine. My A/c isn't as forcefull as it use ...
A: Dodge pickup's are have problems with the recirculating air door. Doors are plastic and are ...
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| a/c problem | 8/10/2009 |
Q: My auto a/c problem is described below:.......what is the problem do you think? 2001 nissan Maxima ...
A: If we are talking about the 01 Maxima. This vehicle DOES NOT have a cycling (low pressure control ...
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| 92 Caddy Deville AC Stopped working | 8/9/2009 |
Q: The other day I was driving,pushing different buttons on climate control.This model has Electronic ...
A: The compressor could be the cause. But before you spend any money on clutch. Lift car up and try ...
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| 98 Altima A/C Blows Hot air | 8/8/2009 |
Q: My car is only blowing hot air, I bought one of those Freon Kits from AutoZone and measured the ...
A: The clutch is located at the compressor. Compressor is the bottom pulley towards the front of the ...
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| 2005 hyundai sonata a.c. | 8/7/2009 |
Q: what is the low pressure reading i should be getting when engine is idling 73f outside temp.on a ...
A: The principles are the same try and see what your hi pressure is. It should be 180 to 225. If so ...
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| A/C compressor questions for Chevy Express Conversion van | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 1997 Chevy Express Conversion van and I need to replace the compressor (and accumulator and ...
A: This high pressure switch is a protection for you compressor. If you remove it you will shorten the ...
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| AC Parts | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 2003 Honda Civic 1.7 DX. It was purchased without AC installed. I was looking to put it ...
A: You have a 2003 you could probably get the entire unit form a salvage yard and save a lot of money. ...
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| Ac compressor freezes up | 8/3/2009 |
Q: Yes I have a 2006 ford expedtion limited with ac seats and rear ac. Here's the problem after about ...
A: You have a cycling switch located at the accumulator near the fire wall. You can't really see it ...
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| can coolant leak into the a/c? | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 2001 Toyota Sienna with 200,000 miles. After driving to the mall, I noticed green coolant ...
A: Check coolant level and see if it comes down. If level is OK then check your ac pressure. From the ...
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| 95 Surburban A/C problem | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 95 surburban that has been having front A/C blower problems for years. At first I thought ...
A: Disconnect your battery and reconnect about a minute later see if your servo's recalibrate. If this ...
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| 2006 vw jetta ac/ cooling fan | 8/1/2009 |
Q: got a check engine light found out there is a issue with the cooling fan on radiator. The smaller of ...
A: The smaller of the two fans only comes on when your ac compressor is on. Check Engine lights turn ...
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| Ford Explorer Air Cond. Only Works on High | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 1997 Ford Explorer Sport. The air conditioner only blows cold air if I set the system to ...
A: WE need to try and see what the system is doing. So first turn to high blower and max check if ...
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| 96 gmc a/c | 8/1/2009 |
Q: new compressor,drier,synthetic r-134, compressor work,runs 50psi, drier gets very cold but hot air ...
A: Airbags are not a problem as long as you disconnect the battery for at least two minutes before you ...
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| 1996 toyota camry ac | 7/31/2009 |
Q: The ac compressor on 1996 camry comes on when you turn the switch on in the car and then goes back ...
A: It may be but your compressor may also have a sensor either underneath the comp. body or behind it. ...
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| a/c guage readings | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I converted my 1987 Fiero 2.5L to r134a. I replaced the V5 compressor and control valve, ...
A: If you put 90% and you have those pressures you are good. Depending on ambient temperature some ...
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| 03 Cherokee AC problem | 7/30/2009 |
Q: My AC blows hot air. For a while I could jiggle the hot/cold knob and the cold air would kick in but ...
A: On Chrysler product we have been seeing a lot of the actuator doors with problems (plastic ...
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| auto airconditioner compressor noise | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I have a '05 sonata. The air conditioning compressor squeals (AC on or off). > The noise can be ...
A: Inspect your belt for wear and tension it may be that easy. As to the bearing you must remove the ...
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| 2004 Silverado 2500 HD | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I have the manual temerture control and am looking to switch over to the digital one. Manual has ...
A: Unfortunately GM only puts in one wiring harness so you must stick to the original. Try and ...
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| 1998 GMC A/C Issues | 7/29/2009 |
Q: 1998 GMC Sierra. A/C blows ice cold for first few minutes truck is running. Then goes warm. After a ...
A: It is difficult to tell you without being able to check it. But from experience Check your cycling ...
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| 98 honda civic pressures | 7/28/2009 |
Q: Ok so I ran into a problem. A friend of mine had me rebuild his system in a 98 Civic. I replaced the ...
A: It seems to me that your exp valve is not working properly. At first it seemed like the compressor ...
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| AC fan 2001 Buick LeSabre | 7/28/2009 |
Q: My AC blower quit yesterday. You can feel cold air coming out of the vents but the blower will not ...
A: Check blower for power and negative. If power is missing look for the relay by the fuse area. If ...
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| A/C not working | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I drive a 1996 Chevy S10 2.2L. When I initially start my a/c nothing happens. If I disconnect the ...
A: Next time you start the engine turn on ac normally and check for power and ground on compressor ...
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| 1997 ford taurus | 7/27/2009 |
Q: where are all the fuses that givr power to the ac clutch.my ac blower works fine but the compress ...
A: Start by checking you cycling switch at the accumulator (black metal bottle) near the fire wall. ...
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| AC repair that cadillac has no answer | 7/26/2009 |
Q: ...the freon was replaced...no leaks can be found. The ac is cold for a few hours and then for some ...
A: Try and get pressure readings for me. Let me know what they have done so far. If the condenser is ...
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| a/c blows warm air | 7/26/2009 |
Q: My 2002 Altima blows warm air when driving, but it works fine at idle. I check the fans at idle and ...
A: Bring your rpm's up when you check your pressures and see if pressures are the same as at idle. Also ...
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| condenser, compressor...now evaporator | 7/26/2009 |
Q: One and a half months ago I had my condenser and compressor changed on a 2000 grand caravan. It ...
A: We cannot be sure if they miss diagnosed the problem. But the evap. repairs expensive. They must ...
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| car air conditioning | 7/25/2009 |
Q: first thanks so much for offering your help to others...it is a really nice thing to do. I have a ...
A: Check and see if your compressor is starting. Turn car on with ac at max if the system pressures ...
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| vent change | 7/25/2009 |
Q: on a 2000 pontiac grand prix se 3.1.I can't change to the different vent locations onm myn dash.It ...
A: Check your vacuum hoses in the engine compartment. If some work was done in the engine compartment ...
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| AC blows out hot air! | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 1998 Cadillac Eldorado and the AC was blowing out hot air at idle but when I would be ...
A: I really need the pressure in the system to tell you what is happening. But if your compressor is ...
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| '00 Nissan Xterra A/C Thermostatic switch? | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 2000 Nissan Xterra V6 4x4. My a/c quit blowing cold air. You can hear the compressor switch ...
A: The Dealers call it a thermal amplifier. Tell them it is located at the Evaporator case. Don't ...
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| 96 gmc a/c | 7/24/2009 |
Q: new compressor,drier,synthetic r-134, compressor work,runs 50psi, drier gets very cold but hot air ...
A: Check your heater door operation. Move the nob from blue to red and see if it changes temp. If it ...
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| Replacing 1998 Honda Civic airconditioning belt | 7/23/2009 |
Q: The airconditioner compressor to my 1998 Honda Civic EX has broke and I am trying to replace it ...
A: The belt is not easy to replace but it can be done. Your pulley has a 14mm nut in front of it (must ...
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| Air conditioner | 7/23/2009 |
Q: My 2001 Buick La Saber air conditioner is leaking through the cabin filter into the inside of the ...
A: Drain is located on passenger side in the engine compartment. Look for a small hose towards the ...
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| AC Recharge question | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I've got a question about my 1999 Ford Contour V6 with AC. I noticed the compressor cycling on and ...
A: Compressor cycling switch disconnects at 18 psi and reconnects at 45 psi. Check your pressures with ...
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| 2008 suburban Air conditioning | 7/22/2009 |
Q: i have 3 2008 chevy suburbans all three do the same . the ac systems will run for a while then ...
A: Have not seen that yet. These trucks are coming with a lot of electronics. Check if this air flow ...
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| 1995 Chrysler Concorde | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I bought a 1995 Concorde from friend back in April 2009. The lady had it for 7 years and put about ...
A: Make sure it is the low pressure switch it should have only 2 wires, If the switch has three wires ...
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| 96 Dodge Grand Carvan | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan and I know that the a/c leaks. The problem is that I am trying to ...
A: When you start charging the system the compressor will start up when it reaches 50 psi. This will ...
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| 01 dodge ram 1500 air conditioner doesn't stay cold | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I first took the truck in because the ac would only blow cold for 10 to 15 min.. Mechanic said it ...
A: ON the dodge ram you do not have a thermostat, you have a cycling switch. The Switch is located ...
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| Heat thru Air vents | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 1998 Altima. recently the check engine light came on. I generally ignore these until I ...
A: On the altima if you push the button for the recirculating door you will stop having the air come ...
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| 1999 escort zx2 a/c recharging. | 7/17/2009 |
Q: Okay, so first.. I'm basically clueless when it comes to heating and air for cars or anything for ...
A: If your system has no pressure the compressor will not turn on. Check if you have pressure and/or ...
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| 1995 geo prism A/c clutch | 7/17/2009 |
Q: On my 1995 geo prism I checked the 15 amp fuse that sends voltage to the compressor it is good,I ...
A: relay sends the power to the compressor. You can run a new wire but make sure to connect it to the ...
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| 2003 Suburban A/C Pressure | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I was having trouble with the A/C system on my wife's suburban last fall. The idler pulley started ...
A: Your pressures are a little low for that ambient temp. You should bring the pressure up to about ...
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| Auto AC not as cold as it used to be | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I have 2 vehicles that both have the same problem. As they are getting older, the AC is not as cold ...
A: 1 freon does not dissipate or gets consumed. 2 Usually if it is low you have a leak or someone has ...
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| AC help in 2000 Sable | 7/12/2009 |
Q: 2000 Mercury Sable, 24 valve. The AC blows cold air out for the first 5-10 minutes when running. ...
A: Disconnect the cycling switch and see if compressor turns off. If it does not turn off then check ...
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| 1995 geo prism A/c clutch | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I need to know if the A/C amplifer would cause the compressor clutch not to cycle on and off? I have ...
A: You must add refrigerant in order for the compressor will engage. At the evap. you will see a metal ...
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| 91 Buick roadmaster wagon AC | 7/12/2009 |
Q: Air works then quits the deg.blinks on the climante control if I reset the system it will work fine ...
A: If your system was retrofitted they should have put an orifice tube that can regulate itself. When ...
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| 02 Civic LX | 7/11/2009 |
Q: 02 Civic LX, was taken to a local shop where the $59 a/c special turned out to be $180 and more ...
A: On the Honda Civics It is common for the master switch to go bad. The light may have just gone bad. ...
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| After charge, AC blows warm | 7/11/2009 |
Q: My dad charged my AC... 99 Jetta. it was not blowing as cold as it used to. Immediately after the ...
A: You do not have to be scared. It will not blow if you keep it off. Do not use system until you can ...
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| a/c repair | 7/10/2009 |
Q: My question is similar to the one answered by David Hill on 1/12/09, but I have a 2005 Corvette. The ...
A: The labor is intense to change all five. But you need to see which one you really need. Some of ...
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| Blend door not working | 7/10/2009 |
Q: How can I troubleshoot the blend door on a 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme which is stuck in the ...
A: Pull one of the vacuum lines see if you have vacuum. If you don't have vacuum look in engine ...
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| A/C problems | 7/9/2009 |
Q: We have a 1999 Honda Civic EX, 115,000 miles. My ac compressor started grinding so I just had my ac ...
A: On the Honda civic you need to check the condenser fan. Make sure it is blowing about 22-28 cfm's. ...
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| Blend door not working | 7/9/2009 |
Q: How can I troubleshoot the blend door on a 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme which is stuck in the ...
A: Need to know if automatic temp. control or manual. If manual check your vacuum lines and make sure ...
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| auto ac | 7/9/2009 |
Q: 2002 kia sedona ex -- have installed new compressor--full of freon -- light on control panel comes ...
A: System has two fuses make sure both are good. Does cycling switch have ground to it if it does ...
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| 2002 Dodge Durango A/C | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 2002 Dodge Durango. I need help. My a/c blows hot air. A friend looked at it thinking it ...
A: Your heater door may be open very common on these vehicles for the door to break and stay open. One ...
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| AC pressure | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have 94 Dodge Grand Caravan. I used to take the car to have AC service every six months because ...
A: You have few questions. Pressures are good for your area they will move up and down especially if ...
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| Air Conditioning Compressor | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I drive a 1992 Honada Civic, and am having to possibly replace the A/C compressor for a third time. ...
A: Check the condenser fan motor make sure it works properly. When you change your compressor you ...
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| ac/heater 97 taurus | 6/28/2009 |
Q: My ac/heater will not blow any air at all. I checked the relay under the hood and under the driver ...
A: Check power at the blower make sure you have positive and negative. Other wise it will not turn on. ...
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| 95 V6 Tacoma Toyota AC | 6/28/2009 |
Q: clutch will not engage,fuse is okay. Clutch turns freely by hand and the sight glass is clear, no ...
A: Check pressure in system clutch will not engage if pressure is below 50 psi. Your sight glass is ...
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| Chevy A/C | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado, was driving down the road and the A/C quit. Put the gauges on, has ...
A: Unfortunately GM truck are hard to diagnose without a scanner. The best one are at the dealers but ...
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| Chevy truck A/C | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 2000 Chevrolet Z71 pick-up. I was going down the road the other day and the air ...
A: Check your cycling switch for the turning off problem. I'm not sure what your control problem is. ...
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| Ac no working on 98 Mustang | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I have tried many things. The ac clutch will not engage. We made sure that the proper amount of ...
A: Check and see if you have power at the cycling switch located at the accumulator(bottle near the ...
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| Dodge Carvan A/C Leak (Evap) | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I brought my 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT in for repair with the A/C blowing warm. (43K miles). $125 ...
A: There is nothing they could have done to make an evaporator blow like that. The only thing I can ...
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| metal shavings in a/c orifice tube | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I have changed a failed a/c compressor on a 1997 chevy blazer with a working one that I took off ...
A: You said you flushed the entire low side. You really to flush the hi side. The condensor is what ...
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| orifice tube | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 1984 grand marquis [full size] and i was wondering if you know were i can locate the ...
A: Look in the engine compartment. You will see the evaporator case (black case by the firewall that ...
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| ac on 97 chr t&c 3.8L | 6/25/2009 |
Q: the compressor runs shortly and suntion psi is 140 then is shuts down. the hi psi is 40 and the psi ...
A: Your suction psi comes from your blue gauge and your hi form the red one. I think you meant 40 ...
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| Chevy truck A/C | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 2000 Chevrolet Z71 pick-up. I was going down the road the other day and the air ...
A: Did you turn off the blower switch or the button that says ac. On some models the switch was made ...
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| Ford ac problems | 6/25/2009 |
Q: My A/C compressor clutch was not coming on so i started checking fuses, relays then a diode all ...
A: My field is air conditioning you need to take it to an electrical shop. This could be dangerous. ...
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| truck air conditioning | 6/25/2009 |
Q: the a/c on my 99' dodge ram 1500 works well for 5-10 minutes then goes hot. The blower still works, ...
A: You need to check system pressures when it starts to blow hot. It maybe that your expansion valve ...
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| 95 Toyota Previs air conditioner | 6/25/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me (or better yet show me) where to connect to charge the air conditioner.
A: Look for the compressor usually at the bottom of all your pulley's on the engine. When you find it ...
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| 93 ford e350 diesel ac | 6/24/2009 |
Q: we have a 93 ford e350 7.3 diesel that has ac in front and back. it appears someone has re-routed ...
A: Unfortunately it sounds like an after market system and if so there is no schematic for it. All I ...
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| AC on 93 Chevy Van | 6/24/2009 |
Q: how can I tell what refrigerant is used on my van? I don't know what to charge it with, is there an ...
A: More than likely your system is R12 which you can not buy anymore. There are some blends in the ...
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| blower motor | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 1996 grand jeep Cherokee Orvis limited addition. My blower motor just barley blows cold air ...
A: You have one blower motor for the front unit located under the glove compartment. Your blower could ...
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| replacing fan motor on 92 pontiac sunbird | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I believe I need to replace the radiator fan motor on my car, I bought the part and can see it but I ...
A: It's not too difficult to replace. You will need some tools to take out the bolt on the plastic ...
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| Auto Air Conditioning | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I replaced the compressor on my 95 geo prism,evacuated the system,to 29hg and went to charge system ...
A: You need to check the service valve and make sure freon is going thru. If it does not go thru change ...
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| ac acting funny in 2005 pontiac vibe | 6/21/2009 |
Q: My ac worked great in my 2005 pontiac vibe and then all of a sudden we turn the ac on and we hear it ...
A: Do you hear the blower or the compressor come on. It you hear the blower check at defrost see if it ...
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| 97 jeep wrangler air conditioner | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 97 jeep Wrangler 4 cyl and it has the same problem as this other one listed in this site. ...
A: check your fan clutch and or electric radiator fan motor. The cut out switch on the high side is ...
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| airconditioning cycling to much | 6/20/2009 |
Q: 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette V-6-3.4L Vin E 76000 miles. My AC was not blowing cold air and not much ...
A: Gave me a lot of information lets take one at a time. First the levers: Need to know if your ...
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| 1999 ford escort air conditioning | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I have replaced the compressor and clutch. I can not get the clutch to engage. I'm getting power to ...
A: Make sure you have pressure in your system. If you have pressure of 60 psi or more check for power ...
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| air cond leak | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I have water coming in side on the passengers side, where is air cond hose on a 1997 olds achieva i ...
A: Check your radiator level if you have to add water it may be your heater core that is bad. The ...
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| ac system | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I changed the compressor, orfice tube, and the accumulator. My truck started to run hot, and blew ...
A: You need to check your fan clutch it may be weak. If you have to replace it make sure you put the ...
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| Bad compressor or expansion valve?? | 6/18/2009 |
Q: my wifes 01 Olds Aurora is not cooling as expected. On a 90 degree day, it's about 60 - 65 degrees ...
A: the aurora's have an electronic orifice tube (solenoid) to control the flow of freon. That may be ...
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| heater on 1998 lincoln town car | 6/18/2009 |
Q: The heater is always on. When I turn the a/c on the compressor will kick on. When you first start ...
A: There are two things that could be wrong you must check to see if the actuator for the heater (a ...
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| 2002 Ford Taurus AC | 6/18/2009 |
Q: Okay I have a question for you please. I have a 2002 Ford Taurus. I bought the car used during the ...
A: Unfortunately it seems like you make have a leak. The system has a cycling switch that will ...
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| ac | 6/18/2009 |
Q: Do you have the specs for the high and low pressure readings for a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 pickup?
A: All books say your readings should be 35-45 low side and 175-225 high side, but that depends on your ...
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| relay | 6/18/2009 |
Q: where is the air conditioner relay on the front end of a 1996 oldsmobile cierra? I am having ...
A: Relays should be in the front passenger side behind the front head lamps . The little rack has ...
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| AC Hose exploding | 6/17/2009 |
Q: A friend of mine owns a '97 Chevy Blazer, 4.3L automatic. A friend of his tried to recharge his ...
A: AC hoses can get over heated in the engine compartment. Sometimes if you move them for any reason ...
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| Compressor problem? | 6/16/2009 |
Q: My query is regarding the air-condition compressor in my car, which will not engage unless I put the ...
A: In the states we do not have too many Diahatsu. On some Japanese cars the resistor controls the ...
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| '96 Dodge Ram 1500 A/C blower not working | 6/15/2009 |
Q: The blower is not working. My mechanuc/technician troubleshot it and also used some kind of tester ...
A: The control heads do not go bad that often. Check and see if you have power Positive and negative ...
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| 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I'm getting a low pulsing rattle/hum noise from my 2005 3.8L Town & Country van (50k miles) when I ...
A: If you turn it on and the noise starts then I think it may be coming from inside the compressor ...
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| A/c and heater problems | 6/13/2009 |
Q: When i bought my 2000 Chev Venture it had alot of problems as it is used and all. The heat and a/c ...
A: Its seems like you have more than one problem. First the speeds are controlled by a module located ...
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