Forum: Ion General
05-27-2022, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: AC Compressor
Try searching on rockauto for original and compatible compressors stock numbers and companies making them. Compare Ion year and engine size for compressors as well as other GM models. More info is...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
05-26-2022, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 541
Re: No cold air
O-rings aren't flat when new but can become oval shaped after years of being held captive in fittings. Black neoprene O-rings were used in r12 days, replaced with better green ones (HNBR) for r134a...
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Forum: S-Series General
05-25-2022, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 82
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Forum: L-Series Tech
05-24-2022, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 325
Re: LW200 with Body Control Module problems
A new blank body control module (BCM) cannot be programmed by anyone unless in possession of GMs Tech II scantool or lower cost aftermarket scantool. Programming invades a specific part of memory...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
05-24-2022, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 150
Re: 97 SL 1 Compressor Leaks
JMantis and C52, try cleaning off as much visible (under uv light) dye then inspect a day or two later. Under system pressure, a can of r134a sitting on a shelf would have between 50-70 psi so a...
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Forum: L-Series General
05-23-2022, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 127
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Forum: S-Series Tech
05-23-2022, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 1,434
Re: A/C Refrigerent Line Pressure Switch
You have a choice of listening devices; a long handled screwdriver with tip pressed onto a part suspected of generating noise and the butt handled end pressed to one ear, a mechanics stethoscope or a...
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Forum: L-Series General
05-23-2022, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 73
Re: 2001 L200 won't pass smog
Never reset the engine computer just before or after failing emissions inspection. Inspectors see the same values and can tell if a reset was performed because state emissions computers and most good...
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Forum: L-Series General
05-22-2022, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 127
Re: A/C Condenser Fan Direction
Our 3.0L V6 engines use two cooling fans; looking into the front grille - left side fan in front of condenser coil should force air into the c-coil/radiator, right side fan behind the radiator...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
05-21-2022, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 149
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Forum: Vue Tech
05-19-2022, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 89
Re: 2009 Vue 2.4 ac fan
Fan ground may be the problem. While you found 12v on one wire, try tracing the ground wire or a continuity test (measuring for resistance on the ground terminal to chassis).
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Forum: S-Series Tech
05-19-2022, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 541
Re: No cold air
I can only guess because the engine died on the road and I had to call for a tow. My choice was to tow it to my repair shop I trust and used over the years on things too difficult for me to work on...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
05-18-2022, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 541
Re: No cold air
My replies are becoming less informative with more misinformation. Perhaps my seven decades on 'dis little orb we call Earth has already begun deteriorating of my mind. Mind you, I've never visited...
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Forum: Ion Tech
05-18-2022, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 140
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Forum: S-Series Tech
05-18-2022, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 541
Re: No cold air
dtuuri, with additional car history, I think you're less than a handful of vehicle owners willing to spend personal labor, time and money to maintain a vehicle well past its projected life....
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Forum: S-Series Tech
05-18-2022, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 1,434
Re: A/C Refrigerent Line Pressure Switch
With limited knowledge of mechanical engineering, there are two seals on each service fitting - the schrader valve and cap. The small surface area of valve core seal and seat, service valve cap using...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
05-18-2022, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 541
Re: No cold air
dtuuri, again my apology for the mixed post. :dizzy: My reply in post #7 answered two different posts and I didn't separate the reply into two posts. Please ignore the last two paragraphs. The first...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
05-17-2022, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 1,434
Re: A/C Refrigerent Line Pressure Switch
One last tip if not done already - use a new set of service valve caps with either a built in rubber washer or O-ring and screw them on snug. This way you'll have two seals, the service valve and...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
05-17-2022, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 541
Re: No cold air
My bad. Post #7 was meant for dtuuri with his '91. '94-'95 when r12 was switched to r134a.
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Forum: L-Series Tech
05-15-2022, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 301
Re: Water Pump Replacement/ Timing Belt 3.0
Without the serpentine belt on, the water pump isn't under any belt pressure. You should be able to grab the pulley hub with one hand and try rocking the pump shaft up/down/left/right. Good pumps...
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Forum: Ion General
05-15-2022, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 150
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Forum: Ion General
05-15-2022, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 150
Re: a/c went out randomly
If you can measure for resistance between the two pins on the compressor, it should be around 3 ohms. Be sure your multimeter reads '0' when touching probes together (when set for resistance...
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Forum: Ion General
05-15-2022, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 150
Re: a/c went out randomly
If you are sure 14v on the compressor connector then the clutch coil thermal fuse blew. A thermal fuse is similar to a regular fuse except it opens when reaching a calibrated temperature. Clutch...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
05-14-2022, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 121
Re: A/c question
There's a point when refrigerant loss results in different operating pressures. Briefly put, normal system pressures will show low side between 30-35 psi while high side varies between 125-250 psi in...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
05-14-2022, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 301
Re: Water Pump Replacement/ Timing Belt 3.0
I'm not sure how one can strip threads unless rushing and/or the cover was bent to misalign mounting holes. The stripped bolt should allow pulling it out with vise grips then drilling for either an...
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