RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This Article Contains: How to Replace a Damaged Blower Motor (A General Know-How) How Much Does a Blower Motor Replacement Cost? Before replacing a damaged motor, it’s essential to understand the technical aspects of the blower motor assembly, including its electrical circuits and wires. Let’s begin!

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RepairSmith

APRIL 24, 2024

This Article Contains: 3 Signs You Need a Blend Door Actuator Replacement How to Test a Blend Door Actuator How to Perform a Blend Door Actuator Replacement How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Blend Door Actuator? If the test confirms a faulty blend door actuator, you’ll need to replace your old one to restore your air conditioning system.

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RepairSmith

APRIL 19, 2024

A blower motor resistor is an electrical component that controls the speed of the blower motor — sending warm and cool air through your HVAC vents. This Article Contains: How to Know if You Need a Blower Motor Resistor Replacement? Read on to explore the tell-tale signs of a bad resistor, the replacement process, and costs.

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RepairSmith

JANUARY 7, 2025

This Article Contains: How Much Does the Fan Clutch Replacement Cost? Number of fan clutches: Vehicles with dual or multiple electric cooling fans may have more than one fan clutch, especially in high-performance models. This helps confirm that the fan and air conditioning systems are running smoothly.

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RepairSmith

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

You’re cruising along when you notice your car battery light turn on, along with other signs like dim headlights and not-so-cool air conditioning. This Article Contains: What Does the Battery Light Mean? The battery light turns on to indicate that the electrical system isn’t receiving enough power or charging correctly.

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RepairSmith

JANUARY 8, 2024

This Article Contains: 10 Reasons Why Your Engine Squeals When Starting Your Car Is it Safe to Drive with a Squealing Sound? Poorly functioning air conditioning : If your air conditioning blows warm air or doesn’t work at all, you might have a failing serpentine belt. Let’s put those squeals to sleep!

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RepairSmith

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This Article Contains: 12 Reasons Why RPMs Go Up and Down While Parked How to Address Fluctuating RPMs While Parked? When the cam phaser goes bad, the ECU can’t control the flow of air and fuel into the engine. Failing Alternator The alternator powers several electrical components in the vehicle while it’s running.

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RepairSmith

APRIL 26, 2024

A dirty engine air filter can hinder your car’s engine airflow, lead to poor fuel economy, and wreak havoc on spark plugs. The cabin air filter can interfere with the air conditioning and pump unclean air into your cabin. Let’s dive right in. This will ensure better AC functioning and improved fuel economy.

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RepairSmith

JUNE 11, 2024

This unsung hero is a single belt that helps power key car parts, like the alternator, power steering, and air conditioning. This Article Contains: How Much Does an Alternator Belt Replacement Cost? Here’s why: Loss of power : The serpentine belt powers the alternator , keeping your battery and the electrical systems charged.

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RepairSmith

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Such reported issues are often linked to electrical issues. You can also use air conditioning to keep the coolant temperature low while driving in hot weather or heavy traffic. Repair costs can vary based on your vehicle, type of problems (like electrical issues), components, and labor charges.

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RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Such reported issues are often linked to electrical issues. You can also use air conditioning to keep the coolant temperature low while driving in hot weather or heavy traffic. Repair costs can vary based on your vehicle, type of problems (like electrical issues), components, and labor charges.

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RepairSmith

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It could be broken heating controls , a heater core issue , trapped air in the cooling system, or other car heater problems. This Article Contains: 11 Prevalent Causes of a Car Heater Blowing Cold Air How to Diagnose a Broken Car Heater? That’s because such faults can prevent the flow of electricity to the heater.

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RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It could be broken heating controls , a heater core issue , trapped air in the cooling system , or several other problems. This Article Contains: 7 Causes of a Car Heater Blowing Cold Air (+Solutions) How to Diagnose a Broken Car Heater? How Much Does a Car Heater Repair Cost?

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RepairSmith

APRIL 26, 2024

This Article Contains: 10 Common Car Noises and What They Mean 3 FAQs on Diagnosing Car Noises Why Does My Car Make a Whistling Noise? Note: Malfunctioning air-conditioning compressors and faulty alternator bearings can also produce whining noises. We’ll also tell you why ignoring these sounds can be a bad idea.

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Alex's Autohaus

AUGUST 27, 2024

When this happens, a software update or reprogramming will often solve the problem Electrical Issues Electrical issues are not uncommon on the first generation X3. Replacing the failed module with a good condition used part can correct the issue.

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RepairSmith

JULY 7, 2024

This Article Contains: How Much Does a Belt Tensioner Replacement Cost? Here’s why: Loss of accessory function: The tensioner ensures that the drive belts maintain the correct belt tension to operate various accessories, like the air conditioning and the power steering. Wondering how much a belt tensioner replacement costs ?

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RepairSmith

OCTOBER 24, 2024

If your car’s electrical system is malfunctioning or has a battery warning light on, your alternator might be the sneaky culprit under the hood. In this article, we’ll walk you through the replacement process and explain the factors that can impact the time. This Article Contains: How Long Does It Take to Replace an Alternator?

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RepairSmith

JUNE 20, 2024

This Article Contains: How Much Does an Alternator Pulley Replacement Cost? It may also cause an alternator problem due to overheating and electrical wiring issues. Driving with a bad alternator pulley can also cause the alternator belt to dislodge, resulting in a loss of electrical flow in your car and dangerous stalling.

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RepairSmith

MARCH 29, 2024

This Article Contains: What Is a Car Battery Health Indicator or Magic Eye? Here’s how to use it: Turn off all electrical components (such as air conditioning, ignition, and headlights) that might drain your battery. But is a car battery health indicator reliable ? Minimize exposure to extreme weather.

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RepairSmith

JANUARY 26, 2024

Your alternator is the silent hero that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy to power your car. This Article Contains: How Long Can You Drive with a Bad Alternator? The distance you can cover with a faulty alternator depends on your car’s battery, engine condition, and electronic features.

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The Mechanic Doctor

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In this article, we will delve into the 5 most frequent causes of car breakdowns and discuss the next steps to take in each scenario. The cold temperature can slow down the chemical reactions inside the battery, making it harder for it to produce the necessary electrical energy to start the car.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

When asked what could be improved, the answers ranged from more respect from male customers towards female staff to heating in the winter and air conditioning and the summer, tool allowances and medical benefits. This article originally appeared in the October issue of CARS magazine. But things can change for the better.

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