| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 1998 Jeep Chreokee Air conditioning | 6/3/2007 |
Q: My 1998 Jeep had its AC compressor changed in June 06. Worked fine for about 6 months. Stopped ...
A: Absolutely plausible. The A/C system can still have pressure in it, and yet be too low to engage the ...
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| 93 Buick Park Ave Low air flow | 5/31/2007 |
Q: The AC and heating system works fine from the standpoint of the controls. My concern is low air flow ...
A: If the fan gets progressively louder, but the airflow stays the same, then you probably have a ...
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| 1999 Jeep Cherokee A/C does not blow cold | 5/29/2007 |
Q: When the Jeep is first started, the A/C blows cold. After running the engine for 10 minutes or so, ...
A: I think you should take it to a shop you trust. Since the dealer is intimate with Jeeps, my ...
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| Toyota Sienna compressor failure | 5/25/2007 |
Q: We had no cool air from the AC so we took our 2004 Sienna to the dealership, which told us our ...
A: Yikes. I'm not sure about another opinion... unless it's another Toyota dealer. I'm not knocking the ...
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| Volvo Truck AC | 5/14/2007 |
Q: The mechanics at work say the temperature coming from the air vents only needs to be 15 degrees ...
A: 15 degree difference? Bah. That couldn't be more wrong. These guys are actual mechanics? All kidding ...
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| 98 Jeep Air Conditioning problem | 5/11/2007 |
Q: Chris- You seem to be the man to talk to about A/C... My 98 Jeep Cherokee's air conditioning isn't ...
A: Hmmm.... normally, when the system short-cycles, it's one of two things: a low charge, or an over ...
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| smoking ac compressor/clutch | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 94 Olds Silhouette ac not working. I added refrigerant to it today so that the compressor ...
A: Hey James, Functionally speaking, most sparking comes from electricity, so there's a good chance ...
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| 98' suburban | 4/23/2007 |
Q: i need to replace the a/c compressor any tips on how to make this make this a smooth operation.
A: The act of replacing a compressor is about as straight-forward as it gets. Depending on the motor, ...
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| Air wont blow out the front vents | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 98 Dodge Dakota. I am having problems with the front vents. The A/C and heating work in ...
A: Hey Kyle, Unfortunately, you're a victim of poor customer service. The dealer can't fix it? The ...
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| 1993 Cadillac Devillie Air Conditioner | 4/22/2007 |
Q: My air conditioner was working perfect. While I was out of town, my wife brought the car to a ...
A: Hey Joe, First, this could be coincidental. Although it's not necessary in the service manual, the ...
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| 1995 Ford Aerostar A/C clutch cycles every 30 seconds on and off. | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 1995 Ford Aerostar van which I'm trying to fix up for my father and sell. He's 91 and the ...
A: This sounds like a classic example of low refrigerant charge. When the compressor engages, the high ...
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| 91 Buick Park Ave no A/C | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I am having a problem with a 91 Buick Park Ave. When I try to use the A/C it won't come on. The ...
A: Al, Normally, forced Econ mode means the A/C programmer is not getting the proper feedback on the ...
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| r-12 | 4/20/2007 |
Q: ok I have a 1992 chevy astro van i need to know what freon is in it r-134a or r-12
A: Most vehicles have a separate sticker with the A/C information on it -- generally yellow. Although ...
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| 91 Buick Park Ave no A/C | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I am having a problem with a 91 Buick Park Ave. When I try to use the A/C it won't come on. The ...
A: I'm going to copy an answer from another poster that I just typed out -- it's the same concern, but ...
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| 2004 Durango Air Does not blow cold | 4/19/2007 |
Q: Several days ago my 2004 durango air stopped blowing cold. it blows on all speeds at the normal ...
A: Most times, this is a low refrigerant condition in your A/C system. In order to prevent damage to ...
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| A/C Leak | 4/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant and it is leaking inside the car on the passenger side, do you know ...
A: This is normally an A/C case (that houses the evaporator -- the heat exchanger that removes heat ...
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| Jeep Cherokee Blower Resister | 4/19/2007 |
Q: How hard is it to replace a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Blower Resister?
A: Actually, it's pretty easy. Before any work, it's always a good idea to disconnect and isolate the ...
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| AC Maintenance | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 1997 Plymouth Voyager and a 1996 Buick Century. Both of their mileage are around 111,000. ...
A: Well, and I might be flamed for this, but it's my theory that A/C systems need very little ...
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| a/c clutch assembly | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 1966 Ford Mustang ( 6 cyl. 200 3.3 L) with (I believe) factory air. The a/c compressor ...
A: You probably already know that although there's a million places that sell Mustang parts, most have ...
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| Air Condition Repair on 2004 Chevy Avalanche | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche I have had for the past year. Recently a problem with the air ...
A: Again, I ask... 1) Does the blower shut off (no air), OR 2) Does the air coming out of the vents ...
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| caddy air | 4/16/2007 |
Q: i have a 96 caddy deville my air was not working my auto center said he added refrigerant oil and a ...
A: Well, Lou, this has a lot to do with 2 things: the current price of refrigerant, and the hourly ...
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| Air Condition Repair on 2004 Chevy Avalanche | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche I have had for the past year. Recently a problem with the air ...
A: Chuck, The problem needs a bit of clarification: the A/C Control Head blinking on/off, the blower, ...
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| 87 Chevy S-10 A/C orfice tube | 4/16/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me where the orfice tube is located on a 87 Chevy S-10 with a 2.8 v-6. And also does it ...
A: Rodney, The Orifice tube should be in the Accumulator inlet, or the line going into the ...
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| 95 Camaro blower motor | 4/15/2007 |
Q: My 95 Camaro seems to have a bad blower motor. Last fall it was getting very noisy and this Spring ...
A: Dano, This is a very easy DIY. --Remove the sound insulator beneath the right side of the ...
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| air conditioning & heat | 4/14/2007 |
Q: My 1994 jeep grand Cherokee doesn't blow out any air yet you can feel some air coming out. i was ...
A: Sam, Well, it could be that the motor is dying, but it's rare that they do so slowly or quietly -- ...
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| 2004 Ford F350 Diesel | 4/14/2007 |
Q: The air flow director is stuck on Defrost no matter where I turn the knob the air continues to come ...
A: Don, There is definitely something wrong in the climate control mode selector system, and it's ...
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| 99 | 4/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 99 gmc yukon. My floor vent will blow, even when I have the selector switched to OFF. Even ...
A: Bryon, When did this start happening? Has it happened since you've owned the vehicle? Sometimes, ...
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| air conditioning | 4/14/2007 |
Q: 97 s10 compresser keep going on and off air doesnot work[cool]
A: Don, It seems as though the R-134a level is low in your system. When the refrigerant level is low, ...
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| 1994 Buick Park Avenue | 4/13/2007 |
Q: The air conditioning will default to Econ without reason. Once it does, it can not be placed back on ...
A: Joel, Right off the bat, I'd say there is an issue with the A/C Control Head (manual -C67), but ...
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| AutoAC | 4/13/2007 |
Q: Symptom: after pulling 28lbs of vacuum, then let it rest for about 1/2 hour to make sure the vacuum ...
A: Mike, I don't know your knowledge or experience level, so forgive me if I sound patronizing. I need ...
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| 94 buick lesabre | 4/13/2007 |
Q: is there a fuse link between the compresser and the fuse box
A: Ed, No, there's a compressor control relay between the compressor clutch and Fuse#5 (15A -- in the ...
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| air conditioning | 4/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 1996 E 350 pick up. The air conditioner works great but leaks on the floor. It is not ...
A: Marty, This should be pretty easy, if it's actually an A/C concern. Either the lower A/C-Heater ...
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| Cold / Heat control | 4/12/2007 |
Q: My 2001 Silverado LS extended cab with 74K miles and is in showroom condition is only blowing heated ...
A: Mike, First things first -- providing you have C68 (Auto) A/C, then Technical Service Bulletin ...
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| A/C compressor? | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I just bought a 97 honda civic from a dealership. After I bought it I realized the air conditioner ...
A: Tyler, Let me start out positive -- when you hit 'Defrost', the system is designed to come on, so ...
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| A/C | 4/12/2007 |
Q: The a/c on my 90 4-runner started smoking from the area of the compressor,it blew the fuse behind ...
A: David, Unfortunately, just because a part was replaced, doesn't mean it can't fail *again*. ...
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| 97 ford escort | 4/11/2007 |
Q: Please show or tell me exactly where the A/c drain exits the the passenger compartment.I have water ...
A: Al, I wish I was a Ford guy, or at least had access to Ford service info, since they can be quite ...
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| air blowing only thru deforst ... | 4/11/2007 |
Q: would anyone happen to know where the vacum line runs too from the intake undr the dash? the little ...
A: Scooter, The new line should attach to the vacuum rotary valve mounted to the back of the A/C ...
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| 97' Suburban 5.7L Vortec (A/C not cold) | 4/11/2007 |
Q: First off, thanks for making yourself apart of this panel of experts. Here's the scenario...a/c ...
A: Manuel, First issue: It sounds like the compressor is short-cycling, probably due to a low ...
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| 1998 lincoln towncar blows only hot air | 4/10/2007 |
Q: 1998 lincoln towncar auto climate control problem system only puts out hot air, sounds like a door ...
A: Ray, While I'm no Lincoln expert by far, the issue seems to be in the Blend Control portion of the ...
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| A/C on 88 Chevy Celebrity 2.8V6 | 4/10/2007 |
Q: Can too much oil in the compressor stop it from engaging with the system charged? I made sure the ...
A: John, Well, you seem to be on the right track. If the orifice is properly installed, and the system ...
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| 94 silverado | 4/9/2007 |
Q: PLEASE help.....94 chevy Silverado,350,auto,ext cab.....200,000 miles....lately when truck ...
A: Chris, Wow -- how about this for irony? My name is Chris, and I have a '94 Chevy Silverado that had ...
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| Blower only blow on Hi | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I've heard different things for this problem. I've heard that it could be something with the ...
A: Storm, I'm gonna copy the text from one I just wrote on this same thing-- "Most times, the repair ...
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| air conditioner | 4/9/2007 |
Q: What is wrong is the a/c is blowing cool air but it is not coming out the vents only out from ...
A: Tina, Normally, this indicates a fault in the air distribution system. Most are designed to default ...
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| Suzuki sidekick sport A/C | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I just bought a 1997 Suzuki sidekick sport for my son. A mechanic checked the A/C system because the ...
A: If you're a DIY guy, I'd suggest subscribing to something like www.alldatadiy.com -- for $25, you ...
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| Suzuki sidekick sport A/C | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I just bought a 1997 Suzuki sidekick sport for my son. A mechanic checked the A/C system because the ...
A: In most circuits involving relays, there are two parts: the controlled and the controlling. ...
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| A/C Fan Control | 4/8/2007 |
Q: We have a 2001 sebring convertible that the fan control only works on high speed. How can I repair ...
A: Most times, the repair for this situation is not in the control head assembly. You can test for ...
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| a/c | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I have a 98 chevy blazer v6 (4.3 liter) what are the low and high side pressures I need to pull when ...
A: Stephen, I'm a little unclear as to what you are requesting. Pressures to pull? There's static ...
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| Evaporator coil | 4/8/2007 |
Q: The evaporator coil on my 2000 Dakota leaks and needs replacing. I have a mechanic who will do the ...
A: Is the mechanic an actual mechanic? I only ask this because he should have access to repair ...
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| Heater Problem | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 2000 Blazer. My heater is stuck on no matter where the temp gauge or if I have the AC ...
A: Bryce, The most logical direction is the Blend Door and/or Actuator. The Actuator controls the ...
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