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Finally, for people with older cars, converting from the no-longer-available R-12 to R134a is detailed.Automotive climate controls are a complex system and are difficult to repair without proper instruction. Whether you are trying to get your old classic back to its original form or are just looking to save on expensive repairs, author Jerry Clemons and this book provide the knowledge you will need to get your car back on the road and cruising in comfort.Pages: 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSize: 8.5 X 11 (inches)\u003cbr\u003e Format: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e Illustrations: 538 color photos\u003cbr\u003e Publisher: CarTech\u003cbr\u003e ISBN: 9781613255001\u003cbr\u003e Product Code: SA458\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of contets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1: Introduction and History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eHistory of Cabin Heating Systems\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eHistory of Air-Conditioning Systems\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eEvolution of Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 2: HVAC System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eWorking Safely\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eLegal Issues\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eTypes of Refrigerant\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eHeat Transfer\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eAir Handling System Operation\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eAutomatic Temperature Control and Dual Zone Systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 3: AC Refrigeration Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eHeat Transfer\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eOrifice Tube Systems\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eOperation of Each Major AC Component\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eBasic Cycle for TXV Systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 4: Diagnosis of the AC System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeak Testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Load Testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 5: Recovery, Evacuation, and Recharging the AC System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eRefrigerant Identifiers\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eRecovering the Refrigerant\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eEvacuating the System\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCharging the AC System\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eOil for the AC System\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 6: Repairing the AC System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eRepairing and Replacing Parts\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eComponent Flushing\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCleaning the Evaporator Core\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eMetering Devices\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eDryer Devices\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCompressor\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCondenser\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eEvaporator Core\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eRetrofitting R12 Systems to R134a\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 7: Electrical Operation and Repair of the HVAC System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eElectrically Controlled Components\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eDiagnosing Electrical Problems\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eElectrical Testing\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eHybrid and Electric Vehicle Testing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 8: Heating System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eHeating System Operation\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eDiagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eRepair Procedures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlossary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cartech Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628656279772,"sku":"9781613255001","price":62.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/apifsdqrb__53554.1642581496.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772103793","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/how-to-repair-automotive-air-conditioning-heating-systems-sa458","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}