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Auto Air Conditioning & Heater Repair/Questions Answered by Expert Candido Figueroa
| Subject | Date Asked |
| a/c 93 chevy 2500 | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: a/c was working great last night today compressor wont engage at all no evidence of leaks.what do i ... A: You will need to get a manifold gauge set installed to check the pressures. If you do not have one ... | |
| Fan Outlet controls | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Ford Ranger truck (2.3L) that I recently took to the shop to have its alternator ... A: On the passenger side of the engine compartment you will find a vacuum hose that is attached to the ... | |
| 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 air conditioner problem | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I have had this truck for about 9 months. Ever since I have had it there has been a problem with ... A: You will need to check the CHECK VALVE that controls the vacuum to the air doors. Also check the ... | |
| my 95 tahoe overheating when using air conditioner | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: Why would my 95 chevy tahoe start overheating when i start using my air conditioner when i'am ... A: Need to have it checked it could be you fan clutch. When you use your A/C your system temp. will ... | |
| 1999 Ford Taurus Air Conditioning | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I charged the unit, the high pressure line is very cold, and wet with condensation,the commpressor ... A: Try disconnecting the battery and reconnecting to reset the actuator motors. If this does not work ... | |
| 1997 Ford Ranger AC "Fades" Out | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: 1. My 1997 Ford Ranger AC will work fine for a while, then puts out humid not-so-cool air. Is this ... A: The 97 has R134 system and you need to add R134 not the R12. If you purchase the correct ... | |
| retrofit to 134a problems | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: Retrofitting a '93 Ford F150 to R134a. R12 is too hard to obtain. The old compressor had a bit of a ... A: Yes it can cause a problem. I would add some refrigerant and let the suction go to about 40psi and ... | |
| 1999 Ford Taurus Air Conditioning | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I charged the unit, the high pressure line is very cold, and wet with condensation,the commpressor ... A: On a Taurus the line from the compressor to the condenser should be hot the condenser should be hot. ... | |
| 2001 stratus AC | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: AC on 2002 stratus 4cyl dont work. compressor is not engaging. i believe it's low on freon, but i ... A: There is no low pressure switch. This system has a high pressure trinary switch that has a lead ... | |
| 98 Wrangler AC clutch won't engage | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1998 6cyl Wrangler. About two months ago I had the AC recharged due to a slow leak. Well, ... A: You really need gauges to determine the problem. I would start by jumping the cycling switch and ... | |
| insufficient cooling | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: i have the vw golf 1 cabriolet of 1988.i recently replaced the sd508 with the sd5h14 compressor, ... A: Fortunately the compressor can work with R-12 although the seals are for R-134. You would have a ... | |
| a/c doesn't work | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2000 dodge dakota 5.9 v8 and my a\c shorts out every time i turn it on, even after i ... A: You need to disconnect the blower and compressor. Then try turning on the system. If your fuse ... | |
| insufficient cooling | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: i have the vw golf 1 cabriolet of 1988.i recently replaced the sd508 with the sd5h14 compressor, ... A: The system will run better with R-12 then with R134. I'm glad you still have R-12 in Greece. In ... | |
| rear air | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: 1998 Ford Windstar 3.8L with A/C. System was empty/low so I added two cans of R134A. If I remember ... A: The cycling switch has two functions 1st to let the compressor know that the temp is cold inside the ... | |
| 2003 F150 Lariat A/C | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I have the Digital Thermostat Controls in my F150, and when I select A/C, it will blow out of the ... A: Check your vacuum lines in the engine compartment. Let me know if you are testing it while you are ... | |
| A/C Blows cold but not hard | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I have read through your forum in hopes to locate an answer to my dilemma. I have a 1995 Chevy ... A: You can remove the blower motor located under the glove compartment. If you remove it you can clean ... | |
| 96 Jeep Cherokee | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 96 jeep Cherokee and the a/c works fine but it doesnt throw the air thru the little vents ... A: Do not change clutch if system is cooling your clutch is good. It sounds like you have a vacuum ... | |
| Compressor Clutch | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: The A/C compressor clutch went out on my 2005 Corolla CE, and my mechanic replaced it with a new ... A: 1) Yes as to the pressure switch being there, but your clutch would not over heat for a low ... | |
| Compressor Clutch | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: The A/C compressor clutch went out on my 2005 Corolla CE, and my mechanic replaced it with a new ... A: Time will tell us if it was defective or not. If it happens again check the relay that controls the ... | |
| 2000 Jeep Cherokee | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4.0L that the A/C keeps dutting out on. It will run ... A: Check the gap between the clutch pulley and the clutch plate. If it has worn out the gap is too ... | |
| Weird A/C problem | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can provide some feedback although I certainly understand you can't diagnose a ... A: The fans are easy open the hood turn your engine on then the ac and look inside the engine ... | |
| Weird A/C problem | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can provide some feedback although I certainly understand you can't diagnose a ... A: If you can get me some pressures I'll be able to give you and better idea. You could have one of ... | |
| cooling fan | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: 92 olds ciera 3300 eng. cooling fan does not come on with or without the air cond. running, is there ... A: Check power and ground at the fan. If you have both then your fan is bad. If you have power and no ... | |
| Ford F-250 AC compressor replacment | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1999 F-250 Super Duty 4x4 with the Triton V-10. The AC compressor recently froze up so I ... A: Yes you will need to prop the engine up a little. You will need to replace the compressor, ... | |
| '97 Rav4 A/C clutch | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: After replacing the condenser & hose assembly, and charging the system back up, the clutch is ... A: The Toyota products have a sensor on the rear or bottom of compressor. When you engage the ... | |
| A/C NOT BLOWING OUT VENTS | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.... The a/c blows out of the defrost, but will not blow out ... A: Actuators are little motors inside the dash board that move the air doors. From what you are saying ... | |
| a/c problem on 02 duramax | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: i charged the system to about 38 pounds, but my compressor wouldnt kick in. i checked all the fuses ... A: When running your system should be at 25 to 45 psi. It will turn on when you hit 50 psi and will ... | |
| ADual aircon system normal gauge pressure | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I would like to ask 1). What is the normal high side and low side pressure for a dual aircon system ... A: 1. low pressures between 25 and 45 psi and high 175 to 225 psi. Dependant on ambient temperature ... | |
| a/c systmem | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: 95 gmc suburban 350 engineclutch on compressor won't kick in, all fuses and relays are fine. ... A: If your system has dual air then you need to follow the liquid line the one that goes from the ... | |
| 97 Dakota A/C problems | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: Ok - I recently started to experience A/C problems on my 97 Dakota SLT 5 speed 3.9L V6. The A/C will ... A: You need to check the gap between the clutch and pulley if it is too far away then you can move the ... | |
| follow up | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1998 dodge ram 1500 p-u. 5.3 ltr. engine. here's my problem. i live in southern arizona. ... A: Look in the engine compartment on the passenger side. Near the firewall you will find the ... | |
| a/c | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1998 dodge ram 1500 p-u. 5.3 ltr. engine. here's my problem. i live in southern arizona. ... A: You may have a system with vacuums. I need to know if you have an automatic ac system or manual. ... | |
| Silverado Heater Problem | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Chevy Silverado PU. The heater blows cold air through all temperatures except 90 ... A: I had one of these before unfortunately we replaced all 4 temperature sensors that the scanner told ... | |
| 2001 Chrysler Town & Country 3.3L : Cabin Blower Speed | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I don't know if my problem is something you look into or not. First, I have the 3-zone automatic ... A: If that is the case then, you must have the actuator for the reticulating; air door checked out, it ... | |
| 2001 Chrysler Town & Country 3.3L : Cabin Blower Speed | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I don't know if my problem is something you look into or not. First, I have the 3-zone automatic ... A: I think I understand what you are saying. It sounds like you have an automatic A/C control. If you ... | |
| 2004 Chev dual zone temp controller | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: My passenger side air flow is either hot or hotter. It's been that way since new. Any Ideas? ... A: No its OK you answered it. You have an actuator problem. I just needed to rule out that the system ... | |
| Compressor cycles, but will not take freon | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6-cylinder 4.0 Problem: 1. AC system will not take Freon 2. Compressor ... A: I like it when you give me information. Did you charge system while engine was running and system ... | |
| AC compressor failure | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I have owned a 2001 Suzuki XL-7 for about four years. I have had the AC compressor replaced twice. ... A: You must replace the drier and condenser although expensive in the long run it is cheaper than ... | |
| 97 Tahoe a/c | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I had compressor,drier,o'tube replaced,system flush,vacume done. The output at the dash is @ 42 deg ... A: Your cycling switch will not kick off until your low pressure hit 18 psi or so. At idle bring your ... | |
| A/C - defrost odor | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: i notice an odor - almost electrical, or 'hot' when i turn on my 05 T&C defrost... not every time - ... A: When you turn on the AC do you turn it on to recirculate or fresh air. The reason I'm asking is ... | |
| A/C - defrost odor | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: i notice an odor - almost electrical, or 'hot' when i turn on my 05 T&C defrost... not every time - ... A: Odors are usually one of four things. If you are missing antifreeze then it could be a heater ... | |
| 1997 taurus blend door sticks | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I've deturmaned that the door is sticking on a secoundary flap inside the ducting. If I manualy ... A: I can not recall ever having this problem. I would start by either checking the actuator on the ... | |
| Compressor | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: No power at compressor,put new clutch and coil.no power at pressure switch.fuses good,no ac service ... A: You need to take it to a shop that knows what they are doing. You obviously do not understand what ... | |
| Manual Switch Ranger 04 | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: am having trouble with my Ranger 04 with the air conditioning manual switch, the only selection that ... A: Look in the engine compartment from the passenger side by the fire wall. You will see a hose ... | |
| AC dash Vent won't work | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: AC works and blows out of defroster and floor vents but will not blow out of dash vents. Been told ... A: ON the driver side engine compartment at the fire wall you will find a black round canister. Look ... | |
| AC compressor/92 Deville | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I installed new clutch on compressor,it was determined clutch was bad,and still, clutch does not ... A: Lets go with the clutch first. Check and see if the ac service light is on. They may all be ... | |
| 2002 Civic AC - Schrader Valve Leak | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I’m having trouble with my 2002 civic AC, and the issue is low pressure. After jumping the low ... A: The low should be between 25 and 45 PSI the higher the temperature outside the higher the pressure. ... | |
| 2002 Civic AC - Schrader Valve Leak | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I’m having trouble with my 2002 civic AC, and the issue is low pressure. After jumping the low ... A: On the Civic's you do not have a low pressure switch you have a high pressure switch on or near the ... | |
| 80 Corvette A/c | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: A/c compressor will cycle on and off. A/c will not work. Auto shop said problem was with the carb?? ... A: IF your car is cycling (turning on and off) then you're probably low on refrigerant. Try and get me ... | |
| 05' T&C air conditioning | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: How do i get the compressor to run when the freon is low? ANSWER: HI Dan Just add refrigerant do ... A: Sorry misunderstood the question. You can go to the accumulator and disconnect the cycling switch. ... | |
| air conditioner problem | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: While running A/C in my 2006 subaru legacy the air blows cold and strong for a few minuites then the ... A: Next time it happens try and see if your system is freezing up. One way is to pull off the road and ... | |
| air conditioning | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Ford Ranger Edge with 3 liter v6. The ac compressor will not come on until you have ... A: First to check if coil. See if you have current from the beginning. If you do not have current ... | |
| 1991 honda crx a/c compressor won't disengage | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: 1991 Honda Crx New expansion valve, new a/c thermostat, new condensor, new compressor, new pressure ... A: If you are mechanically inclined then you can do it. You must remove the refrigerant and remove the ... | |
| Automotive Airconditioning | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: The cabin temperature control in my 2006 Kia Optima 2.0l is not responding and hence the system ... A: Try turning the ac button off and make sure the compressor stops working. If it does not then go to ... | |
| HVAC system not working | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Cadillac Escalade. I just installed a new radio to the car. Now the AC/ Heater does ... A: I would start by checking behind radio to make sure all connections to the control are good. If they ... | |
| Heater issue- '97 dodge grand caravan | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: The vehicle is a 1997 dodge grand caravan. When I go to turn on the heater, the passenger side vents ... A: You can clamp the heater hoses and see if the system cools better. Once you determine that it is ... | |
| 90 Silverado R12to134a conversion | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: What all should be replaced in converting this system? When replacing parts should I have them look ... A: Your good with what you are doing the new compressor come with the seals and oil for 134a. Remember ... | |
| a/c | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1998 jeep wrangler se (tj),I recently replaced the compressor and low pressure switch which ... A: Your evaporator could be leaking and therefore needs to be replaced. The condensation part has ... | |
| Fluid on passenger side floor of 08 DTS | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Today I noticed liquid underneath the floor mat in front of the passnger seat of my 08 Cadillac DTS. ... A: When you say liquid do you mean water or antifreeze. If it is water then your drain is probably ... | |
| unidentified problem in AC system | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Lexus ES 300. My AC is acting weird when the two AC outlet on the driver side just ... A: Check your actuators see if they are opening and closing correctly. In other words move your heater ... | |
| ac air flow | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: i have a 97 suburban. when i turn the ac on, it only blows out from the bottom vent no matter where ... A: Your actuator motor may be bad. First disconnect the battery and reconnect to see if they reset ... | |
| No vent air when accelerating | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 6 cylinder and I think I have a vacuum issue. Whenever I accelerate all ... A: It is a vacuum leak. Follow the lines in the engine compartment to where they meet at the fire wall ... | |
| Ac Clutch Noisecx4pu | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2005 silverado, 5.3V8 with 35K miles. I had a shrader valve go bad on the AC and after ... A: Ok I think your head pressure is too high at start up. Try and release just a bit. Not too much. ... | |
| Ac Clutch Noisecx4pu | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2005 silverado, 5.3V8 with 35K miles. I had a shrader valve go bad on the AC and after ... A: At 70F you should be at initial start up low 30 high 175 psi max. From a cold start at 70F let me ... | |
| AC Blowing | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have 1995 GMC Sierra and when I cut my AC on it will blow out and work just fine, but after being ... A: Check in the engine compartment by the evaporator case. There you will find a check valve that has ... | |
| Silverado a/c problems | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a Silverado 2002 6.6 l Duramax with some a/c issues when pulling a trailer for long ... A: This may sound crazy, but we had one and the only thing we did to it was clean the throttle body. ... | |
| 98 Blazer Climate Cotrol | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: My 98 S10 Blazer has the computerized climate control. No matter where it is set, it blows hot ... A: OK you need to isolate which motor is making the noise. You can open the glove compartment and try ... | |
| Actuator on a 2003 ford explorer | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: After reading some of your posts regarding heaters stuck on one mode or another, I've concluded I ... A: I have tried to attach a picture but system does let me. All I can tell you is that you must remove ... | |
| 97 Z-71 A/C clutch | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 97 Z-71 the A/C clutch is screamig at me the whole time the truck is running. How tough is ... A: Before you buy anything make sure your compressor is not bad. To replace the complete clutch it is ... | |
| No air blowing from my AC/heater vents | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I own a 1998 Dodge Ram with the 5.9L engine. Whne I turn on the fan, the fan runs but no air comes ... A: It sounds like you have a vacuum problem. From the passengers side in the engine compartment look ... | |
| heater resistor | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2001 suzuki vitara i need to change the heater resistor but dont know how to get the glove ... A: The resistor is located at the blower case. To remove the glove box look inside the box on the side ... | |
| 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 AC Clutch | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: When I'm using heat or A/C in the truck everything seems to run fine, but there is a noise when the ... A: Make sure you turn off the ac and see if the noise stops. Then turn on ac and see if it begins ... | |
| cherokee | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: In view of the automatic air conditioning.<I thought that if I install automatically controlled air ... A: Now I understand why you wanted that. You should be able to control the temperature with your ... | |
| Air conditioner preasure | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: in a 1999 Ford F250 v10 7.3L, what should be the reading in the preasure gauge when the A/C System ... A: In psi the low should be between 25 and 45. The high should be between 175 and 275. This range is ... | |
| GRAND CHEROKEE A/C | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I'd like to ask you if it is possible to replace manual air condition in jeep grand Cherokee y.2001 ... A: It is NOT possible to simply replace the control. You must replace the actuators and the electrical ... | |
| heat air wont blow 2002 mercury grand mar | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: All fuses checked relay changed climate control replaced I need help what could it be??? A: Need to know some more info. Need to get tot he blower and check for power. If you have both power ... | |
| 94 Chevy Suburban Heater Control | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: The heater control on the dash has power and lights up but is permanently set to cold and none of ... A: If you move the control does it change blower speeds and does it move the position the air is ... | |
| R&R a/c-heater control panel | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: How do you replace ac/heater control panel/head in dash/1998 chevy astro van Thanks Phil ANSWER: HI ... A: If your air is only coming out of the defrost even if you move your control. Then you need to go to ... | |
| Buick century defroster | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I was having an issue with the heater when it ran on high, seemed to pull power from the headlights. ... A: On high you may see a voltage drop especially if you are in cold weather. Have them check your ... | |
| noise when heater is on | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: when i turn my heater on it makes a load noise squeaking noise is that my blower motor and how hard ... A: Verify that the noise is coming from the blower motor. It is located under the dash on the ... | |
| Kia Sportage Air conditioning issue? | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: Over the past few days I have noticed that my heat takes longer to get warm and then it only stays ... A: I sounds like your heater core is leaking and must be replaced. Not sure what year or engine on ... | |
| fan motor | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: the fan on my 2004 dodge 2500 does not work on the lowest 2 speeds could it be the switch or the ... A: Definitely the resistor. Look under the dash on the passenger side you will find the blower motor. ... | |
| Heating System | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan - Heater worked fine yesterday. Today NOTHING. Any idea where to start? ... A: It sounds like your blower or resistor is bad. First check if blower has both ground and power. If ... | |
| AC & Heater actuator door | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I own a 2002 Chevy Suburban when driving it blows out HOT air. I took it to a mecanic and he was ... A: You would need a scanner or laptop with the program to connect to the vehicle. Your mechanic should ... | |
| 1992 buick a/c | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: Many thanks for your interest in helping others in need. My 91 Buick Century blows air at the ... A: It is a vacuum problem. More than likely you have the main hose broken or disconnected. From the ... | |
| lexus rx 300 2000 heater problem | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: George You are asking the following question to the Cars Experts... hi there. my 2000 lexus rx 300 ... A: It does sound like the actuator motor is the problem. I would first try and reset the actuators. ... | |
| 1999 GMC Suburban - air not blowing out vents | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: My son and his friends took the dash off to put in a new stereo. Now, when I turn on the air or ... A: Pull the control out and check all lines for good connection. If you have an automatic ac control ... | |
| 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: The blower for my heater suddenly stopped working, I am trying to find a wiring diagram so I can ... A: If you have an automatic ac control then you must check your module. It se located underneath the ... | |
| CEL for a/c leak | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend has a 2001 Acura Integra GSR, in which the CEL light is on because of an a/c leak. My ... A: When your check engine light comes on. What it is saying is that your emissions are not to ... | |
| cool heat and warm air conditioning | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have an 1999 Jeep GC 4.7litre auto 4X4 dual heat zone. That gives me poor heat and poor AC I get ... A: Lets take the heat first. Check the operation by turning on the car letting it get warm and then ... | |
| 1999 Buick Regal GS | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: The car is equipped with driver and passenger side climate controls The heat works great on both ... A: First check your pressures to make sure you have enough refrigerant. But. I'm sure your actuator ... | |
| Air Conditioner | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: 2001 Acura MDX Where do I find the accumulator, orifice tube and thermal expansion valve? After I ... A: On the MDX your drier is located as part of your condenser. It can be replaced by removing the lid ... | |
| A/C Runs Continuously | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2L 318. My A/C runs constantly on all settings even when running heat ... A: We need to run some tests. First turn control to off and see if compressor is on or off. Then turn ... | |
| rear heat on 96 express van | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: i have a problem my rear heat is blowing cold air I have hot lines running to the back and the ... A: At the rear case look for the heater hoses. Then locate the heater door. Find what make it move It ... | |
| blower motor | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I need to relace the blower motor on my 1992 buick century wagon.The one on my car has 2 eletrical ... A: The rubber hose is ok. All blowers must have two cables, the positive (Red or Orange) has a small ... | |
| 1999 suburban air problem | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1999 chevy suburban. When I turn the air on, it only blows from the dash defrost vents. It ... A: The light may be bad but the control may still be good. Lets check if when you turn on the ac ... | |
| blower motor | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I need to relace the blower motor on my 1992 buick century wagon.The one on my car has 2 eletrical ... A: If the one you have on the car has both the electrical side by side then they gave you the wrong ... | |
| 2005 Explorer w/rear ac/heat tic-tic-tic | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: My 2005 Explorer just started to make a ticking noise while on heat mode. When I had just the vents ... A: INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL All vehicles CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static ... | |
| A/C repair | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 single cab with a v6 engine. The A/C will NOT stop running. ... A: You need to check something for me. First check power at the compressor green cable. Next ... | |
| Heat only comes out of defrost | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: My heat only comes out of my defrost. It comes out a little bit when I put it on the heat and I can ... A: Not sure the hose you are talking about. If it is the one on the control head itself it is small ... | |
| super heat switch wire | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 72 corvette with air. The car is completely original. The air works great. There is a wire ... A: I'm not sure if you need the fuse it self or the complete wire. You can call my office 305-468-8387 ... | |
| Heater won't adjust | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: The heater on my 98 GMC Suburban doesn't adjust right. It blows from the vents, heater, defroster ... A: One of two things is happening . First you can try to reset your control. If you do not have a ... | |
| Honda Civic 2000 | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: My a/c quit working very suddenly. Literally went into a KFC working, came out and nothing. About ... A: Check your power and ground at the blower. More than likely you are missing the ground if so then ... | |
| rear air - 96 suburban | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I blew a rear air line on the last charge, the line looks deteriorated, I've heard trying to replace ... A: you can repair with compression fittings and hoses. You can also disconnect but you will have to ... | |
| Car Air Conditioning | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: My Ford pannel van (1994) air conditiong may need some attention. It cuts out and has been gradually ... A: Not sure what weather you have but if you have an ambient temp. over 75 then your pressure at the ... | |
| knocking noise inAC/Heater system | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: we have a 2007 chevy impala. within the last 2 weeks we have started to hear a knocking noise under ... A: If the sound is more like a click it is probably the actuator motor. It sounds like tic, ... | |
| 2002 Dodge 5.2 liter 2500 series van with short cycling A/C compressor | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: My engine runs fine until I turn on the heater-A/C switch and then I hear a clicking sound every 15 ... A: You need to check your condenser fan motor. Make sure it turn on when you turns on your compressor. ... | |
| air control problem 2004 chevy silverado | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: The air control on my 2004 Chevy silverado is not responding. The serpentine belt was replaced and ... A: If you have a diesel then you would have a pump, but otherwise it would come from the engine. Check ... | |
| Heater malfunction/92 Caddy Deville | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: When I run heater,it only blows from defrost vent.Climate control center has econ,auto,hi and lo ... A: The refrigerant does not cause that. Check at the firewall and see if one of your vacuum hoses is ... | |
| mercedes 2002 sprinter air con | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Have no power to the compressor when turned on, won't cut in . Auto electrician can't find the ... A: Sorry Bob not to much information on Mercedes products available to the aftermarket. Make sure you ... | |
| Toyota Sienna 2004 A/C | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: At nearly 50.000 miles the A/C started shutting off intermittently, after a few months it got worse ... A: Your compressor is just fine the problem is at the clutch coil. You can get the coil by itself at ... | |
| AC and heater | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: My ac and heater in my 2004 Chevy Avalanche is driving me crazy!! It is a dual system and sometimes ... A: Unfortunately your actuator motor is probably broken. You may have heard a clicking sound some time ... | |
| air condition problem 95 dodge ram 1500 | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: 95 dodge ram 1500.My air line to front rad is frosting up and my air condenser is turning off and on ... A: Not sure if the knob you are saying is the one with the line red to blue. If it is then make sure ... | |
| 2005 Toyota Highlander heater | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: We have a problem with our heater. The Heater stays on all the time. We even try to turn the cold ... A: Not sure what system you have if it is manual or automatic. But, you can look under the glove ... | |
| air condition problem 95 dodge ram 1500 | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: 95 dodge ram 1500.My air line to front rad is frosting up and my air condenser is turning off and on ... A: It sound like your control is not turning off the compressor. Check and see if your compressor is ... | |
| No Heat | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Dodge Caravan. The blower works fine, but I have no heat. The gauge registers in the ... A: These vehicles have an actuator motor located in the dash to control the heater doors. If this ... | |
| Heater / AC is draining my battery when the car is powered off. | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a '93 GMC Suburban K2500. I don't drive it very often (at 8mpg, I tend to need a good reason ... A: I do not believe that is your problem. You will always have some current at the control that is ... | |
| 2003 Suburban a/c Belt Tensioner Banging | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: Candido, My problem is the exact same as "2003 Suburban A/C Pressure" asked of you on 7/15/2009 ... A: He never let me know. You could have problem with your fan clutch. This will make your pressures ... | |
| 2006 Jeep Commander | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: The 2006 Jeep Commander I have has begun blowing hot air out of the ventilation system. When I turn ... A: We have seen the heater doors breaking in this type of vehicle. Try resetting your actuator motor ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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). ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| '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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| '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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
Auto Air Conditioning & Heater Repair
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Candido Figueroa
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Most questions on automotive air conditioning service and repairs.
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Completed Education in 1984 and started my own business in 1987. Have owned and operated an automotive air conditioning reapair shop in South Florida since 1987.
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Mobile Air Conditioning Society International Since 1992
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Miami Lakes Technical Education center 1984
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