A good digital multimeter (DMM) is key to diagnosing compressor problems in general. For instance, in a previous article (May 15 issue of The NEWS) we discussed using the DMM to read suction and ...

Vehicle air conditioning is typically one of a car's most durable systems. Though it is often in use every day, a modern air conditioning system just keeps humming along providing cool air when you ...

Since this column's inception, we've received a substantial number of questions concerning air-conditioning troubleshooting. Answering each one would take quite some time, but we will attempt to ...

We surveyed mechanics nationwide to give you a better idea of what fixing your car’s AC might cost, whether you need a simple recharge or a full compressor replacement. The quotes we gathered averaged ...

Last month we discussed air-conditioning troubleshooting and how you can diagnose many of these problems yourself, including: • The need to have the old refrigerant reclaimed and the new refrigerant ...