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Comment on Panning Gold by Jeff Williams

Jeff Williams — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:21:21 +0000

Hi Dennis, I made it out of a piece of copper tubing filled with neodymium magnets and a handle. Jeff

Comment on Car Air Conditioning System by Jeff Williams

Jeff Williams — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:19:56 +0000

Hi Aiysha, it does sound like the serpentine belt. Try starting the vehicle without the defroster and check to see if you still have the noise. If so then replace the belt. Jeff

Comment on Car Air Conditioning System by aiysha harris

aiysha harris — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:06:03 +0000

Hello Jeff, I have a question…
You may have already answered this, so forgive me for repeat question if so. But I drive a 2004 Neon. Whenever I start my car and left the defrost on, it makes this horrible squeal. If I turn it off, turn the defrost off, and then restart the car; no noise.
My dad thought it was the drive belt but that wasnt it. Do you have any idea what the noise is? or at least a direction to point him in?

Comment on Panning Gold by Dennis

Dennis — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:17:08 +0000

Jeff,
I saw you on YouTube and you were at Gold Basin prospecting for gold or digging holes or something like that. What I wanted to know is how did you make your hand held magnate. The one you were using to check for iron ore (Black Sand). I would like to make one, could you give me a little help or point me in the right direction.
Thanks,
Dennis

Comment on Car Air Conditioning System by Jeff Williams

Jeff Williams — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:57:59 +0000

Hi Iglesias, It sounds like the ignition control module or the coil is heating up and then shutting down. I would start with those two first. Jeff

Comment on Car Air Conditioning System by carabs

carabs — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:55:58 +0000

2000 mazda 626 starting its fined but when you drive it 10 minutes the car is died and then you have to wait atleast 15 – 20 minutes and the car is fined again to start….. I dont do anything yet.. Please need your help Jeff William.. Thank you!!!!

Comment on Car Air Conditioning System by Jeff Williams

Jeff Williams — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:49:42 +0000

Hi Dennis, when the engine is cool check the engine coolant to see if it is the same color . Jeff

Comment on Car Air Conditioning System by Jeff Williams

Jeff Williams — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:48:19 +0000

Hi Jenny, there are a few things you can do to determine the problem. Are the cooling fans for the engine coming on when the A/C is turned on. Is the hot air coming out of the air vents outside air temp or hot. If hot then the blend door is to blame ( possible short in control head ) . A voltage test at the compressor when turned on ( at least 11.5 volts will tell if clutch is slipping ) A pressure test with gauges will tell whats happening inside the system( plugged condenser, restricted orifice valve, or bad expansion valve. ) Jeff

Comment on Car Air Conditioning System by Jenny O'Dowd

Jenny O'Dowd — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:08:25 +0000

Hi Jeff,

I have a Nissan Pulsar 2001. The air conditioning has been mucking up for about 14 months now. In an effort to sort this problem, I had it serviced,flushed and re-charged, there are no leaks. Three (3) different auto electricians have looked at it and they can find no problems.

I had to have my idle motor replaced(it stopped working because coolant had got into the internal workings of it.) This also led to the computer board having to be repaired because it shorted out. I also had the alternator replaced and also later the brushes(?) repaired.

Depending on the outside air temperature, the cold air works intermittently. Currently not working at all, but tomorrow if it is a cool day, the cooling could work again. Also, if I am idling in traffic it stops working.

It has become progressively worse over this last summer and rarely works at all now….. Except when it does.

When working properly it is lovely and cool but this lasts for a max of 20 minutes and then it just blows hot again.
Originally I thought it may have been something to do with the interior controls on the dash, as cooling stopped sometimes when I made adjustments.(air temp, fast/slow etc.

Then it was suggested it could be the clutch mechanism not engaging properly. Something to do with the clutch plate needing to be shaved or skimmed or whatever, to ensure the ‘gap’ was correct.

Another suggestion was the ‘ignition switch’ could be the problem.

Then or course, there is the thermostat..this car has climate control.

I don’t know where to begin, to try and avoid unnecessary repairs.

Where should I begin now?

Keep up the great work.
Regards
Jen NSW Australia

Comment on Car Air Conditioning System by Dennis

Dennis — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:39:38 +0000

Jeff,

My 2000 Durango’s heating and cooling system is working fine, but there is brown, spongey material coming our of all the vents. I little accumulates on the dash when using the defroster. Should I be concerned or is my 12 year old truck just showing her age?

Thanks (great site!)