Q The air conditioning has stopped working on my 1997 Grand Caravan. The van stalled and would not start for about 10 minutes. After that, the A/C would not work. Is there an easy way to tell whether ...

In principle, air conditioners and refrigeration units don't produce cold air. These systems transfer heat from one place to another and therefore reduce temperature in a confined area (passenger ...

Underneath a car’s hood is a belt-driven air conditioning compressor clutch. When that compressor is required to turn on, an electromagnetic clutch is used. These clutches transmit torque mechanically ...

One reason heavy trucks repeatedly experience short A/C clutch or compressor life is low voltage at the clutch coil lead wire. On a 12-volt system, the compressor’s clutch needs at least 11.5 volts to ...

The physics behind automotive air conditioning is simple heat transfer, yet a muscle car's A/C system can be baffling to troubleshoot. Now that the warm months are just around the corner, we offer ...

Your air conditioning can feel fine one day and then blow warm air the next, with no warning. When that happens, the AC compressor often sits at the center of the failure, because it carries the ...

Corvettes are hot cars in more ways than one. Their compact design places a big V-8 in close proximity to the passengers. Keeping cool inside is often a challenge, especially for the early generations ...