trouble shooting auto air conditioning

[grumpyvette]

youll need three tools for SURE

a VOM meter

http://www.harborfreight.com/5-in-1-dig ... 98674.html

and a test gauge set

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=92649
and a IR temp gun sure will come in handy
this is the most consistently accurate I.R temp gun I've used for testing[/img]

http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/e...1100200223789&utm_content=All Extech Products
INFRARED TEMP GUN

or this
http://www.ctd4ac.com/actools/99-1120.asp

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=96451



http://www.aa1car.com/library/ac98.htm

http://www.wikihow.com/Fix-Your-Car's-Air-Conditioner

http://www.autoacsystems.com/

http://www.trustmymechanic.com/ac_troubleshooting.htm

http://www.allpar.com/fix/fixac.html

http://www.ehow.com/way_5234676_auto-ai ... oting.html

http://www.redhillsupply.com/auto-air-conditioning.htm

http://members.tripod.com/acguy2/aircondi.htm

http://www.automedia.com/Air_Conditioni ... 030201a2/1

http://www.familycar.com/classroom/ac1.htm

http://vette.tnreeds.com/actuator/actuator.htm

http://www.autoacsystems.com/

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/automobi ... oning.html

http://www.clarks-garage.com/pdf-manual/hvac-02.pdf

http://ezinearticles.com/?Basic-Trouble ... r&id=57812

just a bit of "REDNECK TECH"
most toy stores sell bubble soap for kids to blow bubbles with, placed in a pump sprayer, and used sparingly on suspected components its a fast easy way to find slow leaks in the air conditioner system in the engine compartment.

 

[Grumpy]

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/vemp-1105-corvette-air-conditioning/

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/vemp-1106-corvette-air-conditioning

 

[Grumpy]

if you ever have any problem with any system on your car,
like brakes,
cooling,
air conditioning,
ignition,
its smart to step back mentally and find related resource materials,
like a shop manual and to look over at least a few related videos
pay attention to tools used, how tests are done,
and use a pad to write down questions and take notes.
a few hours spent in research , prior to diving into any repair work,
can save you a great deal of wasted time and cash!
yes your almost certainly need new tools and yes you need to learn new skills.
think things through, be safe and if you have to get under a car,
make damn sure its safely supported and you have good lighting.
ask a few of you friends who may have some related experience,
or who may already own the related tools, gauges or resource research manuals

 

[Grumpy]