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Jeep Cherokee Air Conditioner Not Cold Enough

AC on my 1998 Jeep Cherokee, 4L engine is not as cold as before, even at highway speed if there is significant sun load. Was going to add freon with store bought kit that had a gauge. When I checked low side pressure with gauge it read in the green (35psi) so I did not add freon. Using a good thermometer I could only get 67 degree air out the vent with 88 degree ambient temp and 55% humidity. AC on full at 1500 rpm. Should get 35-40 degree below ambient according to my Hanes manual Compressor stays engaged as long as cooling is called for. Any thoughts?

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Ford Explorer AC Not Cold Compressor Not Coming On?

I have a 1997 Ford Explorer with 120,500 miles. My truck sat unused for 5 days. My A/C has suddenly stopped cooling. I could not hear the compressor cycling, so my first thought was ‘low Freon.’ As I attempted to add Freon, the compressor began cycling again, but the system would not take very much Freon. The compressor began to cycle on and off,repeatedly. Still no cold air. What, in your opinion, could be the problem?

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2005 Nissan Altima Engine Dies While Driving – Hard To Restart

I recently drove to California in my 05 Altima and everything was running fine. All of a sudden (about 3-4 weeks later after arrival), my car just shut itself off in mid transit. For a week and a half I didn’t know what was wrong. I checked the battery and the cells were bone dry. I put water back in the cells and everything seemed fine

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Car Engine Dies While Driving – Hard To Restart

I recently drove to California in my 05 Altima and everything was running fine. All of a sudden (about 3-4 weeks later after arrival), my car just shut itself off in mid transit. For a week and a half I didn’t know what was wrong. I checked the battery and the cells were bone dry. I put water back in the cells and everything seemed fine

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Plymouth Voyager Heater Core Leaks and Transmission Problems

I took my 1999 Plymouth Voyager to Autozone, for one of their free diagnostics. I took it because on occasion the front window fogs up in the heat of the day. Also the service engine light is coming on,and there is smoke under hood, there is a wet spot inside on driver side. Guy at Autozone said my problem is a transmission shifter solenoid. My dad thinks it is Heater core. What do you think? What auto repair manual would you recommend to get to help in replacing both these items? My dad is a mechanic, but he is more familiar with older cars and big 18wheelrs. So he would need some guidance in placing these for me.

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Ford Taurus Check Engine Light on – Code Po171 and P0 174

hello there, I have a 2000 ford Taurus, check engine light on. I have checked data link codes and an getting codes “po171 and po174 system too lean bank 1 and bank 2”. Is it time for a fuel pump? or how do I tell if its the pump or one of the sensors? thanks for your time.

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1991 Ford Ranger Engine Dies Whle Driving – Won’t Restart

Hey there Austin A while back you were very helpful with a problem I had with my 86 Ford Mustang 2.3. I bought a 91 Ford Ranger XLT pickup with a 2.3 4cyl, fuel injected engine. It is the one with the 2 coil packs instead of a distributor. I had the timing belt , pick up crank case sensor, etc replaced about a year ago while was in Arkansas doing a job. They also replaced the module The work was done in Va Beach, Va, where I actually live.

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My Air Conditioner In My Chevy Truck Is Not As Cold As It Should Be

I have a 1990 Chevy truck 4×4, 5 speed, 4.3 engine. I cracked off my hi pressure switch, the a/c worked for 2 days then stopped. I took it in and they replaced it with an after market one, it has 2 wires on it , but they hooked up one cause my old one only had 1 wire.

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