Auto A/C FAQ's: Frequently asked questions about automotive
air conditioning service, repair, troubleshooting and diagnosis
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What's
happening with my auto A/C?
Q:
I can hear my compressor coming on, but there's no
cold air. What's wrong?
Q:
My A/C system isn't blowing cold. Can I cause
damage if it continues to operate?
Q:
My A/C works but the air doesn't blow out of
the right vents. What's wrong?
Recharging
& refrigerant (freon) for the auto A/C
Q:
How do I find the charge ports on my A/C
system?
Q: How often should my A/C system be
recharged?
Q:
What's the minimum equipment I need to recharge
or service my auto A/C system?
Q: Does more
refrigerant make the A/C system colder?
Q: What's the problem with
topping off an A/C system that's just
low on refrigerant?
Q:
Do the pressure gauge readings tell me how much
refrigerant is in the A/C system?
Q:
How can I tell if my auto A/C system is low on
refrigerant?
Q:
How can I tell if my auto A/C system is
overcharged?
Vacuum
and the auto A/C System
Q: Does the A/C system have to be vacuumed
before recharging?
Q:
How does air get into the system when I am recharging
or adding refrigerant?
Q: What's the best
type of vacuum pump to use for auto A/C
service?
Q: How do I vacuum
the A/C system?
Orifice
Tubes
Q:
I can't find the orifice tube on my A/C System.
How do I locate it?
Q:
Why is the location of the orifice tube changed
on some vehicles?
Q:
Does the orifice tube have to be installed in a
specific direction?
Q: What about
TXV's or expansion valves? Can they be
checked?
Refrigerant
oil in the auto A/C system
Q:
Do I have to add refrigerant oil to the A/C system
when I recharge?
Q:
How much refrigerant oil should I add to the
A/C system when recharging?
Q: When adding refrigerant oil to the
A/C system, where do I add it?
Auto
A/C Component replacement
Q:
What if I am replacing the A/C Compressor? Where
do I add that oil?
Q:
Why can't I replace an A/C hose using fittings
and hose clamps?
Q:
How do I measure the fitting or hose on my A/C
system?
Q:
Do I have to replace the complete A/C hose assembly
or can it be repaired?
Q: Can I repair the
rear A/C hoses or lines on a vehicle with rear
A/C?
The
Auto A/C Compressor Clutch
Q:
The A/C clutch will not engage. What could the
problem be?
Q:
My A/C compressor clutch slips when the compressor
engages. What is the problem?
Offensive
Odors from your A/C system?
Q:
My air conditioning system has a foul odor. Why
is there an odor and what can I do to eliminate the odor? |
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