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The Honda Accord was first released in 1976 and promised high gas mileage and low emissions. At this point the Accord was a true import as far as Americans were concerned, but in 1982, it became the first Japanese vehicle that was produced here in the states. The same year production was shifted to America, the Accord was named the best selling Japanese car to lay rubber in the States -- a title Honda proudly held for 15 years. Honda takes the driver into consideration. That's why it was a best-seller for so long, and that's why all trim levels…
Spark plugs replaced, check. Oil and filter changed, check. Air filter, yup. That's pretty much how most people approach their tune-ups. But what about your cabin air -- pollen -- filter? This filter, which Honda recommends should be replaced every 15,000 miles, is concealed behind your glove box in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit. The most notable symptoms of a clogged cabin filter include a persistent musty odor or a noticeable decrease in the AC's performance. Replacing the filter will require some disassembly of the dashboard, but nothing you can't accomplish yourself.
As the nation's best-selling sedan, it's hard to imagine Toyota's Camry as anything less than well-equipped. And early 2000 Camrys were no exception. In fact, the Camry could be equipped with an optional cabin air filter, something considered de rigueur by today's auto market, to strain out allergens from the air conditioning system. This filter, if equipped, is installed within the AC evaporator unit concealed within the center console. Like any other filter, the cabin air filter can clog and accumulate a nasty collection of particulates that can trap strange odors and reduce the AC's performance. Removing and replacing the…
There was a time when automakers routinely made heater core, evaporator and blower motor replacements seemingly as difficult as possible. On older vehicles, the blower motor was often hidden behind the heater core, with no access for replacement without tearing half the dash apart. On newer vehicles, though, the blower motor is often quite easy to get to; you simply remove a few screws and pop that baby out. But, unfortunately, your '79 F150 isn't new -- so get comfortable.
Offered by Ford in a number of trim levels, several different engines and a few transmission/drivetrain options the 2000 Ranger base model came with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission. Despite the different configurations from ranger to ranger, the blower motor is located behind the passenger side of the dashboard. A chirping noise coming from the dashboard can be a pain to try and diagnose, but if you already have it narrowed down to the blower motor, you have already fought half the battle.
The 2001 Chevy Tahoe base model came with a 4.8-liter v-8 and a four-speed automatic transmission. The engine's idle speed is controlled by the idle air control valve, which is located on the driver side of the throttle body at the front side of the engine. If your IAC valve seizes, or otherwise rendered inoperable by the computer, the engine speed will fluctuate randomly. Replacing the IAC valve is well within the realm of the home mechanic, but there is a idle speed learning procedure that has to be followed to properly pair the computer with the new valve.
From the primitive two-speed bladed fans of yesteryear, to the infinitely-variable computer-controlled blowers of modern luxury cars, automotive ventilation systems have helped provide for comfortable and safe vehicle operations for decades. The speed of the air flow through ventilation systems has vastly improved in recent years, due, at least in part, to better construction and configuration of blower motors and impellers. Certain system shortfalls may mimic some symptoms of blower motor failures, of one type or another, and accurate diagnosis depends on their recognition.
The 1998 Dodge Caravan,like most modern passenger vehicles, relied on an electric blower motor to circulate air through the van's heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. A secondary blower motor mounted along the rear passenger side of the Caravan was needed to condition the air at the rear of the cabin. While the rear blower motor was fairly durable, it is susceptible to wear and tear and will eventually fail. The motor is replaceable, but requires the removal of the rear seats and all paneling from the right side of the cabin.
The heater core in your car can suffer from many of the same problems as the water heater in your home, particularly where problems with mineral deposits are concerned. Ideally, you should never have problems with core clogging, since regular coolant changes and using the right coolant should prevent most buildup from occurring in the first place. But hindsight is 20-20 and you'll still need to flush the core when clogs happen.
AWK, a text file processing function, comes as a traditional part of Unix and Linux systems. It features a C-like programming language that includes conditional expressions. Conditions make AWK a powerful analysis tool. Using them, you can scan a file for particular text strings or character combinations and tally their occurrences. If you’re looking for specific information in files, AWK spares you the drudgery of reading through large amounts of text. Because AWK program scripts are themselves text files, you can replace conditional statements in these programs using your favorite Unix text editor, such as vi.
The procedure for replacing a blower motor on a Saab 1995 900 is different than many other vehicles because of the unique blower motor location. The blower motor for the Saab 900 is located in the bulkhead area, below the windshield wiper arms, instead of being located inside the vehicle under the dashboard. Because of this location, the procedure is slightly more involved and necessitates the removal of the entire front windshield wiper system. The most common reason for blower motor failure is worn bearings. When the bearings are worn, the motor will produce a loud, screeching sound that worsens…
The 1997 Ford Explorer has a fuel-injected engine with the fuel injectors located in the intake manifold. The throttle body takes the place of a carburetor used in early model vehicles. The purpose of the throttle body is to meter the correct amount of air entering the intake manifold. A large round throttle plate at the opening of the throttle body opens and closes with the accelerator pedal. At an idle, the throttle plate is closed preventing any airflow into the manifold. This is where the idle air control — IAC — comes into play.
Unlike many other vehicles, the blower motor in a 1997 GMC Jimmy is sealed inside the blower motor compartment from the factory. A perforated access panel must be cut and removed in order to replace a faulty motor. The most common sign of a faulty blower is squealing or screeching when the blower fan is set to a medium or high speed setting. This is due to the motor bearings failing after many hours of use. Another common problem with the blower motor is failure of the motor armature assembly. In this situation, the only symptom would be a non-responsive…
When a blower motor resistor fails, the blower motor will only operate in one speed; this is often the first and only sign of a faulty blower motor resistor. This malfunction occurs because the resistor regulates the amount of current flowing to the blower motor in relation to the position of the fan speed control knob. Since the blower motor switch in a 2007 Nissan Versa is located behind the brake pedal assembly, a number of components must be disassembled in order to perform this repair.
Replacing a cabin air filter is something you can do yourself, thus saving you a lot of money in the long run. Replace a cabin air filter with help from an expert in the automotive industry in this free video clip.
Blower motors are one of those little things most people don't think about until something goes wrong. But the blower motor isn't just a fan that blows cool air in your direction; it's actually an integral part of your heating and cooling system, without which you don't get any temperature-augmented air and your climate-control system ceases to function.
If you've already deduced that you've lost flow through your Town Car's heater core, then you already know what the heater core is: a small radiator that works just like your main radiator but harnesses hot air instead of expelling it. Your car's heating system is a simple thing, but it can fail in a number of ways you might not expect.
The 1992 Mazda 626 came with a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The air conditioning compressor for your 626 is located on the right side of the engine and can be accessed from the top side of the vehicle. Your air conditioning system uses a refrigerant that is harmful to the atmosphere and it must be drained and filled by a licensed facility with the proper equipment.
The Concorde hit the marketplace in the 1993 model year, as Chrysler attempted to keep pace with other, more modern, automakers. The Concorde was ultimately a success, as it remained in Chrysler’s lineup through the 2004 model year. The 2004 Concorde came standard with heating and air conditioning, as well as an electric blower motor that circulated air through the vehicle. This blower motor is slightly tricky to find, as two trim panel obstruct your view of it. Once you find the blower motor, replacement is a cinch.
The blower motor resistor in a 2005 Nissan Armada is designed to control the speed of the blower fan by varying the voltage to the blower motor. The blower motor resistor is roughly the size of a credit card and located next to the blower motor. It is a transistorized circuit, but like anything that provides resistance to drop voltage, the side effect is heat. The blower motor resistor will burn out much like a headlight over time.
If your Kenmore 59658692890 refrigerator is no longer cooling, or it's making loud noises during operation, it may be experiencing problems with the compressor. The compressor takes the gaseous refrigerant circulating inside the system and compresses it down into liquid. The side containing the liquid is called the high side, while the incoming gaseous side is labelled the low side. Replacing the compressor in this Kenmore unit isn't difficult, but some plumbing skills are required to ensure that the low and high side lines are sealed properly.
Air conditioning systems seem complex at first glance -- and they are. But the principles upon which they work are actually very simple, and the parts they use make sense once you understand how the system works. The blower motor is the last link in your AC system's chain, responsible for transporting air through the evaporator core and into your car.
Air-conditioning malfunctions can be difficult to diagnose. Even the most basic system may employ electric relays and timers to govern compressor operations. More complex controls can interrupt function to protect system components or regulate the temperature of the car passenger compartment. Still other crucial parts may simply wear out over time. Discovering which part is at fault can be confused by the interactions they all share. Although most air conditioners are somewhat simple in basic operation, multiple requirements must be met for reliable function to take place.
Your engine is kind of like a little planet, or an organism -- a biosphere that must maintain numerous delicate balances just to survive. Your engine uses air and fuel just like your body does, oxidizing the fuel to produce usable energy. But air is a difficult thing to control; it changes in density by atmospheric pressure and heat, and it speeds up or slows down according to the shape of the channels it flows through. The idle air control valve is one mechanism that your engine uses to modulate this difficult substance in order to maintain that tenuous balance…
Mitsubishi has produced the Galant since 1969. Exported worldwide, the Galant was imported into the United States in 1971 and sold by Chrysler as the Dodge Colt. The 2001 Galant is a member of the eighth generation of Galants, which was produced from 1999 to 2004. The blower fan on the 2001 Galant is easier to replace than the blower fan on many other vehicles. Best of all, you only need two tools to do it.
The interior blower motor on a 1995 Nissan 240SX is on the passenger side under the dash. It is mounted in a vertical position up into the HVAC housing directly behind the glove compartment. Removal of the glove compartment to access the blower motor is a matter of personal preference for convenience, as it can be accessed from under the dash. If the blower motor operates in any speed, the likelihood is that the blower motor resistor is the problem.
Amana, a division of Whirlpool Corporation, is an American appliance manufacturing company that offers an extensive line of residential heating solutions, including furnaces. Models from Amana's GUCA series are residential, high-efficiency, gas-fired, warm-air furnaces with annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) ratings of 80 percent or greater. When the blower motor in your Amana GUCA furnace wears out, changing it should have your furnace up and running in just a couple hours.
The Olds Cutlass was once a highly touted muscle car, especially in its 4-4-2 trim level, which Oldsmobile produced from 1964 through 1967 and again from 1972 through 1973. From 1967 through 1972 the 4-4-2 was a model in itself, separate from the Cutlass. Emission regulations in the mid-1970s neutered the once testosterone-filled Cutlass, delegating it to the role of “family car” for its remaining years. The 1998 Cutlass, basically a rebadged Chevy Malibu, came with a 150-horsepower 3.0-liter V-6 engine and air conditioning. Replacing the blower motor in the 1998 Cutlass’s heating and air conditioning system requires removing the…
The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is available in a 1500, 2500 and 3500-series passenger truck. The base engine in the 2004 Silverado is a 4.3-liter V-6. The 2004 Silverado also is available with several V-8 engines, including a 4.6-liter, two 5.3-liter versions, a 6.0-liter, a 6.6-liter diesel V-8, and an 8.1-liter. The blower motor on the 2004 Silverado is located below the passenger-side dashboard, in the HVAC console. The main components of the HVAC blower system are the blower motor, blower motor resistor, blower motor control processor and blower motor fuse.
The automotive air conditioning system is a self-contained unit of components that uses a refrigerant to cool inside cabin air. The components include the compressor, condenser, evaporator, accumulator, along with various hoses, fittings and valves. Composed of a high and low pressure side, the air conditioning unit must maintain a certain system pressure to operate properly and deliver cool air. Most systems today use R-134a refrigerant. A vehicle owner will need a set of AC manifold gauges to check the system pressure, making sure it conforms to manufacturer's specifications.
The 2003 Buick Rendezvous was equipped with a 3.4-liter V-6 in both the CX 2WD and CX AWD models. The blower motor is controlled by either a manual dial on the heater control panel or an automatic speed controller in the digital control panel. The blower motor controls the volume of air movement in the Rendezvous cabin. Testing and replacing the blower motor requires removal of interior body panels, as well as electrical testing equipment.
Tempstar, a division of International Comfort Products Corp., is an appliance manufacturing company that produces heating and cooling equipment for residential and commercial customers. Tempstar's home heating solutions include an extensive line of furnaces, each with an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating of 80 percent or higher. These furnaces use a blower fan to circulate warm air throughout your home. Regular service and maintenance keeps the blower fan working its best and may even extend the life of the component.
The blower motor on a 1998 Toyota Camry is on the passenger side under the dash, in line with the glove compartment. If the blower motor fails to operate at any speed and it is getting power, it is likely that it has failed. If the blower motor operates on one or more speeds and not on others, the blower motor resister is the most common of possible problems.
The 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT1 and GT2 models were both equipped with a 3.8-liter V-6 engine that produces 200 horsepower and 225 foot-pounds of torque. The 2004 Grand Prix GTP was equipped with a 3.8-liter supercharged V-6, capable of producing 260 horsepower and 280 foot-pounds of torque. The blower motor in the 2004 Grand Prix is beneath the passenger-side dashboard, within the cabin. The blower motor is responsible for the movement and circulation of air throughout the cabin.
The blower on a Heil-brand furnace is designed to blow large amounts of heated air through the ductwork of your home in order to keep the living spaces warm. If your thermostat has a fan switch, and the blower motor is running all the time, check the settings. If the fan switch is in the "on" position, the blower will run almost constantly in an attempt to keep the temperature even and filter the air in your home. Turn the setting to "auto" if you prefer the blower to cycle on and off.
Residential furnaces and central air conditioners produce about a gallon of condensate per hour. A condensate pump is installed to remove the condensation from your heating and cooling system. You don’t have to hire a professional to replace an old or malfunctioning condensate pump. Most condensate pumps are similar in design so that installation is a matter of removing the drain lines and wiring from the old pump and connecting them to the new one.
The Frigidaire MFU21M3GW2 is an upright electric freezer. Like virtually all refrigeration units, the appliance uses a condenser mounted at the bottom of the cabinet. The condenser cycles on and off with a controller, also known as a relay switch control, in response to the need for cold air. For example, if the freezer temperature rises above the preset level or you lower the setting on the thermostat, the relay switch activates to start the condenser. Replacing this part takes less than an hour.
The 1997 Honda Accord was equipped with a transverse-mounted 2.2-liter single overhead cam inline-four cylinder, a 2.2-liter VTEC inline-four cylinder, or a 2.7-liter V-6 engine. The blower motor runs at four different speeds – low, medium-low, medium-high and high. The three lower speeds are controlled by the blower motor resistor. If the resistor fails, the fan will only work on high. The blower motor resistor is located behind the glove box, on top of the blower housing.
The Armstrong line of heater system furnaces use a three-speed motor that attaches directly to the blower wheel. If your blower is not working as it should, it most likely is due to a bad motor. Replacing the blower motor in an Armstrong heater system requires removal of the squirrel cage, which is the housing that surrounds the blower wheel. When replacing the motor, purchase one with the same voltage and speed range as the current motor.
Furnace blower motors connect to an impeller that spins at high speed to force hot or cooled air from the unit through the duct work in a building. Many blower motors are designed so the rotation of the drive shaft is reversible. This allows the motor to accommodate different installation requirements. The most important aspect of changing the rotation of a furnace motor is to confirm that it is designed to run in reverse. Rewiring the connections takes a few minutes.
In the early 1990s, Chrysler was in desperate need of an overhaul, as it was slowly falling behind the competition. The Concorde spearheaded Chrysler’s all-new lineup as the company’s flagship sedan, replacing the Fifth Avenue. The 1999 Concorde, just a year off a complete redesign, came standard with air conditioning and had an optional automatic climate control system available. When the blower motor assembly, which includes the motor and fan, fails, it is easier and more cost-effective to simply replace the entire unit than to try to repair the failed unit.
An air conditioner using only one blowing speed is not an unusual problem on a 1997 Honda CRV. A blower motor transistor regulates the speeds. The blower motor only works on high speed because it is bypassing the transistor when it is on high. If the blower motor were connected directly to the battery, it would run at 100 percent all the time. The blower motor transistor provides different resistances to current flow to the blower dependent on the location of the panel fan speed switch. Unfortunately, resistance creates heat the same as with headlights, resulting in burn outs.
An air conditioner condenser unit must survive all types of weather in the yard outside your house. The condenser unit is also fairly heavy, prone to vibration and creates water as it condenses. Therefore, a solid, waterproof pad is a necessity.
A heating system’s thermostat device may include features that allow users to regulate furnace operations in different ways. Thermostat settings work in conjunction with a heating system’s components to deliver heat levels that correspond with the unit’s setting. An integral limit control uses a specific thermostat design that incorporates features from other more basic model designs.
The air vent, also called an air gap, is a part found on the back top portion of a kitchen sink that is connected to a Frigidaire model dishwashers. The air vent helps prevent bacteria and other particles from returning to the dishwasher water. It is common for food and other material to get clogged inside the air vent. If a clog in the vent occurs or if your dishwasher is overflowing, inspect the vent to see if you can repair the problem or if the vent requires replacement.
A window air conditioner only works effectively if properly charged with Freon, the refrigerant that helps it produce cool air. Because the coolant is stored in a sheltered area of the air conditioner, it cannot evaporate or run out on its own. However, cracks in the unit can cause refrigerant leaks. Although coolant is typically added before using the air conditioner for the summer, you might need to add it more than once during the season.
Before the 1999 introduction of the Chevrolet Silverado, Chevy used the “Silverado” name to identify the highest trim level of its C- and K-series pickups from 1975 through 1998. The 2001 Silverado came in three sizes: 1500, 2500 and 3500. The base level 2001 Silverado 1500 came standard with a 200-horsepower, 4.3-liter V-6 engine. The 2001 Silverado did not come standard with air conditioning, but its standard heater used the same blower motor that the optional air conditioning used. Removing and reinstalling the blower motor in the 2001 Silverado is slightly unorthodox, as it has no bolts securing it, just…
The 2001 Chevrolet S-10 was available in nine different sub-models. The base model 2001 S-10 was equipped with two different engines; a 2.2-liter in-line four-cylinder, and a 4.3-liter V-6. The blower motors controls the circulation of air through the ventilation system and the cabin of the 2001 S-10. The C42, C60 and C68 were the three types of blower motors on the 2001 S-10. The replacement instructions for all three motors are the same.
The Dodge Neon was introduced in 1995 and was equipped with a 2.0-liter in-line four-cylinder engine. The blower motor in the 1995 Neon is responsible for air circulation pressure throughout the cabin. There are two types of blower motors on the 1995 Neon. One is for the Neon equipped with air conditioning, the other for the Neon without. There are separate directions for each type of motor, because replacement of both motors is different.
In 1992, GMC dropped its full-sizedJimmy and replace it with the Yukon. Two years later, Chevy would follow the same suit, replacing its full-size Blazer with the Tahoe. The 2005 GMC Yukon came standard with a 285-horsepower, 4.8-liter V-8 engine and air conditioning. The blower motor resistor regulates voltage to the blower motor, thereby regulating the speed of the blower motor’s fan. When the blower motor resistor fails, the fan may work on only a few speeds, typically just the highest, or not work at all. Replacing the 2005 Yukon’s blower motor resistor is a straightforward task that most DIYers…
