These are just a few pictures that show just how much has to be removed in order to replace a leaking evaporator core in a 2009 Lexus ES350. This was my first time doing this job on this year,make and model of vehicle so it was a bit of a learning experience. I don’t do … Continue reading “2009 Lexus ES350 Evaporator Core Replacement”
This 2006 Buick Lucerne came in with very poor a/c performance. A quick check revealed a low system charge and a little looking around and I found the telltale green dye. A little bit better view. I like how the camera flash makes it glow similar to the UV lights we use in the shop. … Continue reading “2006 Buick Lucerne, A/C Loses Refrigerant Charge”
This 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue has warm air blowing from the driver’s side vents and cool air blowing. Notice I did not use the words hot or cold when describing this problem. That would have made for a different cause and repair. The driver’s side temperature reading after about five minutes with the a/c on and … Continue reading “2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue, Drivers Air Not As Cold As Passenger Side Air”
This 2003 Chevrolet Silverado had come in about a month earlier, on a Friday afternoon and the customer wanted the system cold for a trip he was going on. The system had a low refrigerant charge. I added dye and oil, vacuumed it down and recharged the system. I advised the customer to come back … Continue reading “2003 Chevrolet Silverado, A/C Leaks”
This 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic came in with a leaking a/c system. I installed leak detection dye and had the customer drive the vehicle for a few days as I could not pinpoint a leak with an electronic leak detector. When the truck came back in, I looked around a little with my black (UV) … Continue reading “2007 Chevrolet Silverado, Changing a Leaking Condenser”