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How to Diagnose Car AC Compressor Failure

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Air conditioning is something many people take for granted… until it stops working. It can be annoying if during a hot day, you reach down to crank up your AC and all that comes out is hot air. More importantly a bad compressor can be dangerous. If your compressor’s bearing goes bad, your engine can…

Sanden AC Compressor Service Operations Clutch and Shaft Seal

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This page explains the service operations in the clutch and shaft seal of a Sanden AC Compressor. Service Operations Clutch Armature Assembly Installation 1. Install the shaft key with pliers. 2. Install the clutch shims. NOTE: The clutch air-gap is determined by the thickness of the shim. While installing a clutch on a used compressor,…

A/C Compressor Repair- BuyAutoParts.com

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If and when your air conditioning system goes bad, the first thing you feel is fear. Check that – actually, it’s hot air. The second thing you feel is a little bit of fear and uncertainty. How much will the project cost? Where do I even begin? To save money, could I actually replace the…

Sanden AC Compressors: How to Determine Your Sanden Numbers

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An AC Compressor is the heart of an AC system that induces a high pressure in the refrigerant and sends it to the AC condenser. It is basically a pump driven by the engine. Sanden AC compressor units are some of the most reliable AC compressors on the market and understanding the way to identify…

HOW TO REPAIR COOLING FAN

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The internal combustion engine used in modern day vehicles is based around the idea of a gas being ignited and then the force from that explosion being harnessed to create movement. This process creates a large amount of heat which needs to be dispersed to prevent engine components from being affected by it. The cooling…

How To Flush AC System

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The AC system includes the compressor, condenser, evaporator and accumulator/receiver-dryer. The key to the cooling function of an AC system is to maintain the pressure of the refrigerant either under high-pressure or low-pressure, as needed. As with any part of the automobile, the AC system can also get contaminated with impurities, making it function improperly.…

Ever Wonder How to Recharge A/C? Keep Reading!

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There’s nothing quite so annoying and uncomfortable as getting into your reliable old car on an especially hot day and finding that the air conditioning’s just not what it used to be. It’s easy to give up on it and assume that it would be too expensive or too difficult to fix, leaving…

What to do if Your Car AC Compressor Breaks

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June 24, 2013 - All the various components in your car come under wear and tear through everyday use. At some point parts can break down and fail. The AC compressor is one such component that is heavily used and put under a lot of pressure. If your compressor is beginning to falter, then you…

Why should you replace your accumulator/drier when you replace your compressor?

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It’s never a good thing when your air conditioning in your car stops working. We get it-- it’s summer, it’s hot, and you have places to be. When you take your car to the mechanic it is likely that they are going to tell you that you will need to replace the A/C compressor in…