Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning

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A7: Heating, Ventilation, A/C (HVAC) and Engine Cooling System Service, Diagnosis and Repair

A/C Does not Blow Cold

A/C Performance Test

A/C Proper Charge Level

A/C System Operation

Active Grill Shutters

Conduction

Convection

Coolant Test

Does Compressor Engage

Heat Transfer

Heat Transfer & Boiling

Heat Transfer Through Latent Heat

HVAC System

Identify Refrigerant, Economy

Identify Refrigerant, Professional

Leak Detector Maintenance

Pressure Checks, Excess Pressure

Pressure Checks, Low Pressure

Radiant Heat

Refrigerant Leak Detector

Refrigerant Leak Detector Operation

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A7: Heating, Ventilation, A/C (HVAC) and Engine Cooling System Service, Diagnosis and Repair

Automotive HVAC Heater Repair (Time 4:00) (2013) (Good)

Blower Motor Fan Only Works on High Speed? (Time 5:24) (2020) (Best)

Car Radiator Flushing (Time 2:37) (2020) (Best)

Change Your Vehicle's Cabin Air Filter (Time 2:34) (2018) (Better)

Chrysler/Dodge Fan Runs when Power Is Off!? Simple Test and Repair (Time 8:04) (2020) (Best)

Cold Heat? Hot AC? Diagnose Temperature Problems in Your Car or Truck (Time 4:51) (2020) (Best)

Coolants Explained (Time 3:15) (2017) (Better)

Cooling System (Time 16:20) (2013) (Better)

Diagnosing the Automotive Air Conditioner Electrical Circuits (Time 8:49) (2016) (Better)

Diagnostic: Why Is the Heater in My Car Not Working? (Time 3:10) (2019) (Best)

Dual Zone Climate Control Working (Time 1:41) (2020) (Better)

Engine Coolant Temp Sensor Diagnosis (Time 11:18) (2019) (Best)

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Testing (Time 1:43) (2019) (Better)

Engine Cooling How It Works (Time 11:35) (2018) (Better)

Flushing a Heater Core (Time 29:33) (2017) (Good)

Ford Vehicles: Frequent Blend Door Actuator Failures and Why?(Time 6:49) (2016) (Good)

Found Puddles Under Your Car Or Truck? How to Diagnose Coolant Leaks! (Time 7:42) (2020) (Best)

Gates Training: Cooling System - Part 2 - Contamination (Time 6:58) (2017) (Better)

Heat Stopped Working in My Car! Blower Motor or Resistor? (Time 6:32) (2019) (Best)

How a Cabin Air Filter Works (Time 2:07) (2015) (Better)

How a Car Automatic HVAC System Works (Time 14:31) (2019) (Good)

How Automotive HVAC Systems Work (Time 1:38) (2014) (Better)

How Does a Radiator Work? (Time 0:59) (2021) (Best)

How to Back Flush Your Heater Core By Yourself (Time 7:07) (2017) (Better)

How to Change the Cabin Air Filter for Your Car (Time 3:42) (2017) (Better)

How to Check Flush and Fill Your Vehicle's Coolant (Time 4:31) (2018) (Best)

How to Diagnose a Loose or Stuck Belt Tensioner on Your Car or Truck (Time 6:53) (2020) (Best)

How to Flush Your Coolant! (Time 21:24) (2020) (Better)

How to Flush: the Three Best Ways! (Time 5:40) (2019) ( Best)

How to Pressure Test Vehicle Cooling System (Time 6:20) (2019) (Best)

How to Properly Inspect Your Engine Belts (Time 4:09) (2018) (Best)

How to Replace Blend Door Actuator 00-03 Chevy Monte Carlo (Time 4:39) (2014) (Good)

How to Replace Engine Water Pump 09-18 Toyota Rav4 (Time 25:48) (2019) (Best)

How to Replace Heater Core 91-98 GMC K1500 (Time 8:03) (2017) (Better)

How to Replace Idler Pulley 00-08 V8 5.3L Chevy Suburban (Time 5:02) (2017) (Better)

How to Replace Temperature Blend Door Actuator 95-02 Ford Explorer (Time 6:49) (2010) (Good)

How to Replace The Radiator Hoses on a Chevy 5.3 Liter V8 Engine (Time 4:05) (2020) (Best)

How to Replace Thermostat Gasket Housing 96-11 Ford Crown Victoria (Time 6:58) (2017) (Best)

How to Replace Upper and Lower Radiator Hoses (Time 7:24) (2019) (Best)

How to Replace Upper Radiator Hose 01-05 BMW 325Xi (Time 15:36) (2019) (Best)

How to Replace Water Pump 00-04 Ford Focus (Time 24:45) (2019) (Best)

How to Replace Water Pump 01-11 Ford Ranger V6 4.0L (Time 18:41) (2016) (Better)

How to Replace Water Pump 03-08 Dodge Ram (2016) (Better)

How to Test a Chevy Blower Motor Resistor (Time 24:14) (2018) (Best)

How to Test an Engine Coolant or Intake Air Temperature Sensor (Any Car) Time 4:26) (2015) (Good)

How to Test Antifreeze Coolant, Battery, Washer Fluid (Time 10:50) (2018) (Better)

How to Test Your Coolant with a Multimeter (Time 4:03) (2020) (Best)

How to Use Coolant (Anti Freeze) Tester (Time 4:04) (2018) (Better)

HVAC Actuator Reset AC Delco (Time 3:01) (2017) (Better)

HVAC Blower Motor and Circuit (Time 3:27) (2013) (Good)

HVAC Compressor Clutch Operation (Time 4:09) (2013) (Good)

Low Air Flow Out the Vents No Heat (Time 13:57) (2016) (Good)

Serpentine And Drive Belts (Time 12:13) (2020) (Best)

Tesla Model 3 - Cooling System Overview (Time 5:23) (2018) (Good)

Test Antifreeze Coolant Concentration with a Refractometer (Time 6:19) (2018) (Good)

Troubleshooting a Ford Electronic Automatic Temperature Control Module (Time 28:19) (2017) (Good)

Understand Blower Motor Circuits to Better Diagnose Problems (Time 5:14) (2019) (Best)

Using a Refractometer to Test Coolant (Time 2:47) (2019) (Best)

Water Pumps: Explained in Super Detail (Time 15:06) (2019) (Better)

What Does a Cabin Air Filter Do, and How Does Your Car's A/C System Work? Animation (Time 11:32) (2020) (Best)

What Is Inside a Heater Core Box? (Time 10:12) (2016) (Good)

When You Do and Do Not Need a Thermostat (Time 3:02) (2018) (Best)

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Multiple Choice A – with answer key

Multiple Choice B – with answer key

Short Answer

Matching

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Chapter 2 – The Refrigeration Cycle (page 12)

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A7: Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and Repair - Crossword Puzzles

A/C Inspection, Performance, Testing, and Leak Detection Book AHAC9 Ch14

A/C Inspection, Performance, Testing, and Leak Detection Book AHAC9 Ch14 Answer Key

A/C System Components, Operation, and Service Book AHAC9 Ch6

A/C System Components, Operation, and Service Book AHAC9 Ch6 Answer Key

A/C System Diagnosis and Repair Book AHAC9 Ch16

A/C System Diagnosis and Repair Book AHAC9 Ch16 Answer Key

Air-Conditioning Compressors and Service Book AHAC9 Ch4

Air-Conditioning Compressors and Service Book AHAC9 Ch4 Answer Key

EPA Section 609 Certification Book AHAC9 Ch17

EPA Section 609 Certification Book AHAC9 Ch17 Answer Key

Heating and Air-Conditioning System Service Book AT6 Ch67

Heating and Air-Conditioning System Service Book AT6 Ch67 Answer Key

Heating and Air-Conditioning System Diagnosis Book AT6 Ch66

Heating and Air-Conditioning System Diagnosis Book AT6 Ch66 Answer Key

The Refrigeration Cycle Book AHAC9 Ch3

The Refrigeration Cycle Book AHAC9 Ch3 Answer Key

Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Recharging Book AHAC9 Ch15

Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Recharging Book AHAC9 Ch15 Answer Key

Refrigerants and Refrigerant Oils Book AHAC9 Ch5

Refrigerants and Refrigerant Oils Book AHAC9 Ch5 Answer Key

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A7: Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and Repair - Word Search Puzzles

A/C Inspection, Performance, Testing, and Leak Detection Book AHAC9 Ch14

A/C Inspection, Performance, Testing, and Leak Detection Book AHAC9 Ch14 Answer Key

A/C System Components, Operation, and Service Book AHAC9 Ch6

A/C System Components, Operation, and Service Book AHAC9 Ch6 Answer Key

A/C System Diagnosis and Repair Book AHAC9 Ch16

A/C System Diagnosis and Repair Book AHAC9 Ch16 Answer Key

Air-Conditioning Compressors and Service Book AHAC9 Ch4

Air-Conditioning Compressors and Service Book AHAC9 Ch4 Answer Key

EPA Section 609 Certification Book AHAC9 Ch17

EPA Section 609 Certification Book AHAC9 Ch17 Answer Key

Heating and Air-Conditioning System Service Book AT6 Ch67

Heating and Air-Conditioning System Service Book AT6 Ch67 Answer Key

Heating and Air-Conditioning System Diagnosis Book AT6 Ch66

Heating and Air-Conditioning System Diagnosis Book AT6 Ch66 Answer Key

The Refrigeration Cycle Book AHAC9 Ch3

The Refrigeration Cycle Book AHAC9 Ch3 Answer Key

Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Recharging Book AHAC9 Ch15

Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Recharging Book AHAC9 Ch15 Answer Key

Refrigerants and Refrigerant Oils Book AHAC9 Ch5

Refrigerants and Refrigerant Oils Book AHAC9 Ch5 Answer Key

A/C Components Purpose and Function – Microsoft Word

A/C Components Purpose and Function – PDF

Lesson Plan – Microsoft Word

Lesson Plan – PDF

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A7: Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and Repair

A/C Does not Engage

Accumulator Remove and Replace

Block-Type, H Valve

Carbon Cycle

Carbon Cycle 2

Clutch Application

Compact Variable Compressor

Compressor Clutch Control

Compressor Remove and Replace

Condenser Remove and Replace

Electric-Drive A/C Compressor

Global Warming Potential GWP

Heat Pump System

Heat Pump System 2

HFO-1234yf

HVAC Refrigerants

HVAC Refrigerants R-12

HVAC Refrigerants R-134A

H-Valve

Hybrid AC Compressor

Inline Filter Install

Inline Orifice Tube Install

Internal Heat Exchanger

Orifice Tube Remove and Replace

Ozone Depletion

Ozone Depletion Potential ODP

Ozone Layer and CFCs

Radio "Pop" Trick

Refrigerant Service, Charge

Refrigerant Service, Evacuation

Refrigerant Service, Recovery

Refrigeration Cycle

Remove and Replace Clutch Plate, Set Air Gap

Remove and Replace Drive Belt

Remove and Replace Service Valve

Remove and Replace Service Valve Core

Remove Orifice with Special Tool

Scotch Yoke Compressor

Scroll Compressor

Scroll Compressor 2

Service Fitting and Manual Coupler

Service Fitting and Quick-Connect Coupler

Swash Plate Compressor

Test Compressor Clutch Circuit with Clamp Meter

Test Compressor Clutch Circuit with Test Light

Test Compressor Clutch Circuit with Volt Meter

TXV Operation

Vacuum Pump Maintenance

Vane Compressor

Wobble Plate Compressor

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A7: Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and Repair

A/C Clutch Does Not Engage Diagnostic Fundamentals (Full Charge) (Time 38:55) (2019) (Good)

A/C Clutch Not Engaging 2005 Honda Odyssey (Time 39:43) (2016) (Good)

A/C Compressor Voltage (Time 5:27) (2020) (Good)

A/C Evaporator Core Cleaning (Time 1:30) (2019) (Better)

A/C Leak Testing and Repair Part 1 95 Jeep (Time 40:34) (2016) (Good)

A/C Leak Testing and Repair Part 2 95 Jeep (Time 59:19) (2016) (Good)

A/C Leak Testing and Repair Part 3 95 Jeep (Time 38:41) (2016) (Good)

A/C Leak Testing Using Compressed Air, Soap and Water (Any Car) (Time 15:55) (2017) (Good)

A/C Not Working The Car Wizard Shows How to Easily Isolate the Problem (Time 18:55) (2020) (Better)

Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Diagnosis (Time 1:42) (2016) (Good)

Air Conditioning High Low Sensor “Pin Out” (Live Testing with System Pressure Reduction) (Time 7:33) (2020) (Good)

Air Conditioning Not Working (Bad Compressor) (Time 9:31) (2016) (Good)

Auto Air Conditioning 101 (Time 4:59) (2015) (Better)

Auto Air Conditioning System Overview (Time 2:44) (2014) (Better)

Automotive A/C Diagnostics, Operation and Repair (Time 16:47) (2017) (Good)

Automotive A/C Leak Testing. Easiest Method Using Compressed Air. (Time 1:42) (2020) (Good)

Automotive A/C System Leak Testing with UV Dye (Time 11:24) (2017) (Better)

Automotive How to A/C System Diagnosis for Beginners (Time 28:00) (2020) (Better)

Avoid These Common Causes of A/C Compressor Failure (Time 15:30) (2020) (Better)

Checking Pressures and Charging Automotive Air Conditioning 134a A/C (Time 7:53) (2013) (Good)

Denso Compressor Oil Balancing (Time 2:30) (2020) (Better)

Denso: How Does an A/C System Operate (Time 5:54) (2019) (Better)

Diagnosing Variable Displacement Compressors (Time 8:14) (2020) (Better)

Honda Pilot A/C Clutch Test (Time 4:15) (2016) (Better)

Honeywell 1234Yf Proper Procedure (2019) (Best)

How a Car A/C System Works for Beginners (Time 9:47) (2015) (Good)

How an A/C Compressor Works (Time 7:38) (2018) (Good)

How Professionals Recover and Recharge Your Vehicles A/C System (Time 10:24) (2016) (Better)

How the Heck Does A/C Actually Cool Air? (Time 11:49) (2018) (Better)

How to Check the A/C Condenser of a Car (Time 5:06) (2019) (Best)

How to Fix Car AC, A/C Pressure Switch (Time 7:58) (2020) (Good)

How to Fix Your Cars Air Conditioner (Time 10:03) (2016) (Good)

How to Flush the A/C System Visual Inspection of Oil and Refrigerant (Time 6:27) (2019) (Best)

How to Quickly Diagnose A/C Concerns (Time 13:08) (2016) (Better)

How to Recharge Your Car's A/C (Time 4:10) (2018) (Best)

How to Recover R134a Refrigerant from a Car (Time 15:13) (2019) (Good)

How to Spot an Overcharged Air Conditioning System (Time 7:01) (2020) (Better)

How to 'Top Off' Your A/C System (Time 16:13) (2016) (Good)

How to Use the Robinair 34788 Air Conditioning Recovery Machine (Time 18:48) (2020) (Better)

How to Utilize UV Dye to Find a Leak In Your A/C System (Time 2:11) (2020) (Best)

How to Vacuum Down and Recharge Your A/C System! (Time 19:13) (2020) (Better)

How to Vacuum Down and Recharge Your A/C System! (Time 7:59) (2018) (Good)

Model 3 HVAC System Explained Model Three Owners Club (Time 4:39) (2017) (Good)

Most Common A/C System Failures (Time 16:59) (2020) (Better)

Performing Vacuum Test for Leaks on an Air-Conditioning System (Time 2:52) (2019) (Good)

Poor Automotive A/C Cooling: Do You Have a Low Refrigerant Charge Level? (Time 11:34) (2019) (Better)

R 1234Yf Training Series Honeywell (Time 6:58) (2019) (Best)

R1234Yf Refrigerant and the New Systems with It (Time 32:46) (2020) (Better)

R-1234Yf Training Series Honeywell (Time 10:58) (2017) (Best)

R-1234Yf Training Series Part 3 Honeywell (Time 15:45) (2017) (Best)

R134a A/C System Pressure - How to Spot the Issues! (Time 4:58) (2019) (Best)

Signs of a Bad Evaporator Core failing Symptoms leaks water not blowing cold air (Time 2:33) (2020) (Better)

Symptoms of a Bad A/C Compressor (Time 3:31) (2019) (Better)

Testing A/C Switch and Pressure Sensor (Time 5:56) (2017) (Good)

VW A/C Compressor Solenoid Valve Diagnosis and Replacement Sanden Pxe16 and Pxe14 (Time 6:00) (2016) (Good)

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Multiple Choice A – with answer key

Multiple Choice B – with answer key

Short Answer

Matching