MACS To Release ‘Modern Automotive HVAC: Electrical And Electronic Systems’ Textbook
The Mobile Air Condition Society (MACS) Worldwide. has authored a new textbook, “Modern Automotive HVAC: Electrical and Electronic Systems.” This new textbook is a continuation of MACS’ flagship textbook “Modern Automotive HVAC Systems,” released in 2011.
Tech Tip: Nissan Low Airflow from HVAC Front Air Vents
If you confirm one of the above vehicles has low airflow coming from the HVAC front air vents due to evaporator freeze-up, and the HVAC unit surface temperature around the evaporator is about 32 degrees Fahrenheit, causing ice to form on the evaporator, follow the Service Procedure in this Tech Tip, which involves replacing the intake sensor with P/N 27700-ZC00A.
Tech Update: HVAC Diagnostics
Leave it to the OEMs to take a simple system like heating and air conditioning and turn it into an electronic jumble of wiring, sensors and computer components.
AVI Offers Mastering Hybrid HVAC Systems Training Video
In the Mastering Hybrid HVAC Systems training video, instructor Dave Hobbs teaches you hands-on fundamentals to servicing Hybrid A/C systems. Advance your diagnostic strategies by understanding these complex systems through live on-car demonstrations.
Tech Tip: Fixing Mitsubishi HVAC Blockage and Overflow
A Mitsubishi owner may complain of water on the front driver’s side floor of the vehicle. The HVAC drain tube can become blocked by internal foam packing material or by external debris entering the front cowl area. If this occurs, the HVAC case may fill up with condensation and overflow onto the passenger’s side floorboard. In some cases, it can overflow into the blower motor.
VDO OE HVAC Electric Motors Line Expanded to More than 1,400 SKUs
Offers OE fit, form and function for more than 200 million North American vehicles.
Robinair Unveils New Customer-Centric Website for the HVAC-R and Automotive Aftermarket
SPX brand Robinair recently launched its newly re-designed website. The new site offers visitors more intuitive navigation and search functionality and enhanced tools for researching Robinair-specific product information and industry-related content ….
Tech Tip: Kia Sportage HVAC Mode Cotrol Switch Breakage
This bulletin provides information related to the 2001 model year Sportage HVAC Mode Control Switch. On 2001 model year vehicles produced before June 29, 2000, an internal switch contact may break off. When this occurs, airflow selections cannot be made. To correct this condition, the internal switch contact has been revised to eliminate breakage ….
Tech Tip: GM Truck HVAC Out of Control
Some GM truck and SUV owners may comment that they cannot control the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Others may comment that the HVAC system defaults to the Defrost mode. If a technician checks for diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), they could find that the following DTCs have set ….
Chrysler & Jeep Cooling System & HVAC Service
Every car make has its quirks, and Chrysler and Jeep vehicles are no exception. In researching this article, we found several examples of heater problems in these vehicles that seem to be fairly common. On 2001 and 2002 Sebring Sedan, Sebring Convertible and Stratus Sedan, plus 1993 to 2002 Chrysler Concorde, LHS, New Yorker and