Tech Tip: Jetta’s A/C is Not Working; No Power to the A/C Clutch
Potential causes include malfunctioning A/C switch, air conditioner high pressure sensor, defective fan control module, ground, power and/or throttle basic settings.
BMW Engine, Transmission or Clutch-Related Complaints
Various complaints concerning the engine, transmission, clutch or noise characteristics of the vehicle have been traced to the absence or damage of the alignment dowels between the engine and transmission.
Tech Tip: Honda Pilot’s Compressor Clutch Has Taken Off
No A/C compressor clutch. The scan tool says A/C off and A/C switch off. There is no air out of the front vents, but the blower motor operates and changes speeds with the front switch.
Tech Tip: BMW Engine, Transmission or Clutch-Related Complaints
Various complaints concerning the engine, transmission, clutch or noise characteristics of the vehicle have been traced to the absence or damage of the alignment dowels between the engine and transmission. In many cases, the dowels required to center the engine/transmission were not fitted, or were damaged during a previous repair in which the engine and transmission were separated ….
Tech Tip: Honda Pilot’s Compressor Clutch Has Taken Off
Owners of Honda Pilots my experience no A/C compressor clutch. The scan tool says A/C off and A/C switch off. There is no air out of the front vents, but the blower motor operates and changes speeds with the front switch. To diagnose this probrlem, ground the blue/red wire at the front blower power transistor and verify the blower motor runs on high speed.Then verify the front blower power transistor ground is good on the black wire – look for 0.05 volts or less to be OK ….
New 2008 Hays Clutch Catalog Now Available
Including more than 20 new part numbers and many more updated applications, the new Hays catalog features revised application charts for easier reading and part number lookup. In addition to Street and Performance clutches, the catalog also includes complete Racing clutch applications and ….
Transmission Service and Clutch Replacement Essentials
You’ve probably all heard of the 15-minute clutch replacement time for a classic Volkswagen Beetle. The “fact” that you could pull the engine, change the clutch parts and reinstall everything with just a penknife and screwdriver and do that on the side of the road. Then there are the tall tales of pulling the engine
Jeep Tech Tip: Squeal-Like Sound Due to Incorrect Pre-Load on Clutch Throw-Out Bearing
The customer may experience a squeal-like sound coming from the clutch throw-out bearing when the clutch pedal is fully released. This bulletin involves diagnosing the clutch throw-out bearing for an incorrect pre-load condition and making the appropriate repairs.
Tech Tip: Don’t Turn Away Clutch Replacements
Clutch replacement does not have the prestige of driveability diagnostics, but at times, it pays better. Some shops turn away clutch replacements in fear of comebacks and lost productivity. But, clutch replacement offers the shop opportunities to sell additional services that might slip past the bottom line.
Volkswagen Tech Tip: Clutch Pedal Does Not Fully Return/Cruise Control Inoperative
On some VWs, the clutch pedal does not fully return to a stop and the cruise control (if equipped) will not function. The problem may be caused by the clutch pedal over the center spring dropping out of position.