This thread is basic theory for everyone to discuss, and develop a better understanding of what you are working on.


http://www.google.com/images?q=air%20conditioning%20how%20it%20works%20in%20cars&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1&rlz=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi

vehicle air conditioning how it works
http://www.google.com/images?q=vehicle%20air%20conditioning%20how%20it%20works&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1&rlz=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi


All other systems.
air conditioning how it works
http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us&tbs=isch%3A1&sa=1&q=air+conditioning+how+it+works&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

air conditioning diagram
http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us&tbs=isch%3A1&sa=1&q=air+conditioning+diagram&aq=7&aqi=g9g-s1&aql=&oq=air+conditioning+&gs_rfai=

air conditioning system
http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us&tbs=isch%3A1&sa=1&q=air+conditioning+system&aq=1&aqi=g9g-s1&aql=&oq=air+conditioning+&gs_rfai=

Troubleshooting HVACR Systems Using Superheat and Subcooling
http://www.achrnews.com/Articles/Service_and_Maintenance/dd8d6a73c50ec010VgnVCM100000f932a8c0____

SUPERHEAT
http://www.brainerdcompressor.com/superheat.htm

THE CAPILLARY TUBE EXPANSION DEVICE
http://www.kotza-international.com/site/gb/cnn.html

REFRIGERATION CYCLE OF FREON 12
http://www.maritime.org/fleetsub/refrig/chap6.htm

I had a working theory that is was magic. I guess I was wrong.

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another Magic box...

How Automatic Transmissions Work
How Automatic Transmissions Work

I replaced a low-pressure switch on the Mustang and noted that the compressor attempted to cycle once again, so I thought I had a good grasp of the A/C workings. Failed on the recharge step, so I gave up and let a pro do it...

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2001 CLK430 Cabriolet (80K) - Wife's car
2005 BMW 645CI (138K) - My daily driver
2016 Mustang (32K) - Daughter's car