HVAC System Fault Analysis Cases

Detailed HVAC system diagnostics including air conditioning failures, heating system problems, and ventilation issues.

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1995 Lincoln Town Car Fan Speed Diagnostic
1995 Lincoln Town Car
The owner reports that the fan speed in their 1995 Lincoln Town Car only operates at high speed, regardless of the automatic temperature control or ma...
Lincoln Town Car fan speed
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Air Only Blows Out of Defrost Vents
2000 Ford Excursion
The owner of a 2000 Ford Excursion with 38,000 miles reports that after parking the vehicle for winter, the air only blows out of the defrost vents in...
HVAC vacuum system actuator failure
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Toyota Sienna P0116 Code Diagnosis and Repair
2000 Toyota Sienna
The owner reports a P0116 code for their 2000 Toyota Sienna at 119,000 miles. The code indicates a coolant temperature sensor circuit range/performanc...
Toyota Sienna P0116
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1985 Chevrolet Vacuum System Diagnosis
1985 Chevrolet Other Models
The owner is experiencing engine performance issues with their 1985 Chevrolet truck equipped with a 5.7L 350 V8 engine. The vehicle starts but runs po...
vacuum_system EGR PCV
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1998 Buick Century Low Air Flow from Vents
1998 Buick Century
The owner of a 1998 Buick Century with climate control reports low air flow from the vents regardless of the setting (windshield, floor, mid). While t...
HVAC cabin air filter blower motor
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2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT A/C Blend Door Issue
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT
The owner of a 2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT reports an issue with the air conditioning system. While driving with the A/C on, heat unexpectedly starts b...
Cadillac Escalade EXT A/C system
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Diagnosing Overheating Issues in 1997 Acura Integra
1997 Acura Integra
The owner of a 1997 Acura Integra reports overheating issues despite having replaced the thermostat in August 2010. Recently, they observed coolant ci...
thermostat overheating cooling_system
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2009 Pontiac G6 Stereo Wattage Inquiry
2009 Pontiac G6
The owner of a 2009 Pontiac G6 is curious about the wattage output of the stock 6-disc changer, particularly if it’s worth keeping the stock system or...
Pontiac G6 audio system
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1999 Honda Accord AC Delay and Non-Engagement Issues
1999 Honda Accord
The owner reports that the air conditioning system in their 1999 Honda Accord takes 10-15 minutes to start blowing cool air and sometimes does not eng...
Honda AC system compressor engagement
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1996 Buick Riviera Coolant Leak Diagnosis
1996 Buick Riviera
The owner reports a coolant leak from the underside of their 1996 Buick Riviera, specifically near the crossmember on the right side. Upon inspection ...
Buick Riviera coolant leak
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1998 Saturn SL1 Accelerator Issue Diagnosis
1998 Saturn SL1
The vehicle owner reports an issue with their 1998 Saturn SL1 where the accelerator seems unresponsive. They’ve noticed irregular idle behavior, and s...
Saturn SL1 throttle
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1998 Cadillac Catera Heater Issue Diagnosis
1998 Cadillac Catera
The owner of a 1998 Cadillac Catera is frustrated after spending $3,800 on repairs, only to find that the heater is not working. The technician claims...
Cadillac Catera heater issue
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2000 Mitsubishi Diamante Heater Core Issue
2000 Mitsubishi Diamante
The owner reports that the heater core in their 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante was leaking antifreeze. A friend disconnected the heater hoses and used anoth...
Mitsubishi Diamante heating system overheating
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1997 Buick Park Avenue A/C and Heating Issue
1997 Buick Park Avenue
The owner of a 1997 Buick Park Avenue reports an issue with the air conditioning and heating system. The compressor activates, but no warm air is prod...
Buick Park Avenue Heater Core
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1985 Chevrolet S-10 4WD Vacuum Issue Diagnosis
1985 Chevrolet S-10
The owner replaced the actuator and vacuum line on their 1985 Chevrolet S-10 4WD, but now the truck remains stuck in 4WD. The only way to disengage 4W...
Chevrolet S-10 4WD
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AC Compressor and Cooling Fan Issues
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT
The owner of a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT with 143,000 miles reports that the engine temperature gauge climbs to 220°F when stopped, prompting them to...
Pontiac Grand Prix Cooling System
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2005 Toyota Corolla A/C Blows Warm at Idle
2005 Toyota Corolla
The owner reports that the air conditioning system in their 2005 Toyota Corolla functions properly while driving but begins to blow warm air when comi...
A/C System Refrigerant Level Cooling Fan
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2001 Honda Accord Cooling Fan and AC Issues
2001 Honda Accord
The owner reports that both the radiator cooling fan and the AC fan are constantly running, even when the engine is not hot. The AC compressor seems t...
Honda AC System Cooling Fans
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