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Refrigerant Change from R-134a to HFO-1234yf is Underway
By Ed Sunkin
April 9, 2012
Beginning in 2011, HFO-1234yf was expected to come out on top as the new refrigerant of choice in Europe. While this issue may not affect repair shops and tire dealers in the U.S. for a while, some techs may already have seen HFO-1234yf systems, as European models begin the R-134a phase-out and make...
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A/C Update: Quieting a Kia Climate Control System
May 20, 2011
This fix involves a Kia's A/C system making a racket when the system is turned on.
This revised bulletin replaces...
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A/C Compressor Bracket Replacement on Kia Sedona
May 6, 2011
Some 2002-'05 Sedona (GQ) vehicles may exhibit a humming noise and vibration when the A/C is turned on. To address this condition, replace the A/C compressor bracket with P/N 1K52Y 15810FFF. See Figure 1.
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A/C Flush Service Guidelines for GM Hybrids
May 6, 2011
As more hybrid vehicles start filtering out of their warranty coverage and into automotive repair facilities like yours, you and your staff will need to focus on the many procedures manufacturers provide to properly handle and repair them. Aside from...
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Correcting BMW Blower Motor Issues
May 6, 2011
Owners of 2000-'03 BMW 525I 2.5 may complain that the blower motor does not work, stays running all the time or does not have proper speed control. The climate control blower motor is controlled by a final stage unit, which receives variable voltage ...
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A/C Service Tools, Equipment Meet the Latest Requirements
By Mike DuBois
May 1, 2011
In the automotive industry, like many places, it seems the only thing that remains constant is change. While that seems contradictory and possibly negative, in fact it's one of the great things about our industry. Constant change is the engine that d...
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A/C System Diagnostics are Important Year-Round
By Larry Carley
May 1, 2011
What many motorists don't know is that their A/C system works year round, not just during the hot summer months. On most late-model vehicles with automatic climate control systems, the A/C system cycles on and off as needed to dehumidify air entering...
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Avoid Common A/C Mistakes to Prevent Customer Comebacks
By Larry Carley
May 1, 2011
As vehicle owners in many parts of the country begin using their air conditioning systems for the first time this year, some will be surprised to find their A/C system is not functioning properly or isn't blowing out cold air like the summer past....
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