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| 2017 Subaru Forester A/C compressor failure 07/10/2026 in the HVAC Forum So just wanted to put this out there for anybody that might run into a similar situation. This car came in with 30K miles on it and the a/c was not cool. Also a loud ticking noise could be heard from the compressor. The high side pressure was about 90 psi... | ||
| CPS fx3030 06/29/2026 in the HVAC Forum We have a CPS FX3030 1234YF Machine, went to try to use it today and under the recovery mode it says the tank may be contaminated or incorrect refrigerant installed. We only use this machine for 1234YF only. The filter is at 75%, the tank has 7.17lbs left... | ||
| No ac clutch engagment 06/24/2026 in the HVAC Forum [HVAC: 08 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 3.8L] Hi,i have no ac clutch engagement with codes b1001 and b10c1, both point to ac button pushed or stuck on. Go thru the diagnostics it suggest replacing the heater control,that did not fix it.Looking in the knowlege bas... | ||
| Heater Hose assemblies 06/09/2026 in the HVAC Forum [HVAC: 18 Ford F-150 XL 3.3L] This beater of a truck has leaking heater hoses. WOW, this is a real complicated set of heater hose assemblies. I am not a fan of Dorman stuff, but I don't even see a listing for this year model, except for MC. I may have to... | ||
| Compressor removal 06/04/2026 in the HVAC Forum [HVAC: 17 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 2.8L] Need to replace AC compressor on this Chevy Colorado 2.8 Diesel engine. It looks rather challenging. Has any got any tips or other ideas about doing this job. Thanks... |
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