can i test the damper doors on my car for heat and air for opening and closing? got a damper not working on my car wonder if I pull the hose can I see if it opens and closes then i'll know it's electrical
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Not a mechanic, but did use a vacuum pump to find a defective climate control vacuum reservoir on a Corvette many years ago. If you can locate your vacuum reservoirs, they should hold vacuum. If they do, you're looking at (depending on the car) the selector, vacuum lines, blend door motor, linkage, maybe even a climate control module. Good luck.
325174
The body is galvanized steel and the damper is aluminum. Since it has a flexible seal that the flapper closes against, there might be a problem if the damper is too close to the heat source.
1759588
yes to both questions, just write down what the error is so you can tell your mechanic
2212508
this thing is pretty cheaply made, and anything to do with a childs car I would not advise to alter, for safety reasons. Why you ask? Well, if you installed it for whatever your reasons, then you would rely on it so you could stop the car if there was a need to do so, right? Well what happened if it did not work at that moment, when you really needed it to work? Get the point?
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since it blew something that I have not been able to find and the lighter socket will not be able to work in my car I guess you could say I have no heater still. I did have an electric blanket that I could plug in to keep warm but since the socket doesn't work any more that is also now useless. I prefer the blanket--it worked. The LITTLE amount of air that came form this was definitely not worth the cost to fix my car is going to be--it is not the fuse.
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This thermostat opens and closes a 24Volt AC circuit. Are you using a 24Volt ACRelay to activate the Heating Unit. Is the Relay a mechanical unit or a sealed unit? If your Relay is a mechanical, then the contacts on the switch portion of the Relay will spark. If this is the case, the Relay had better be located outside the garage to avoid igniting the gasoline and/or propane and/or natural gas fumes.G.
1394103
Go to your App Store and download the auto zone app & check electrical & lighting and go from there. That's how I found out for my car.
586089
It does not put out enough heat for a 2 car garage. I say don't buy it. The one I bought I melted the plug. I replaced the plug and that one melted too. The cord got hot to the touch so it went into the trash. It should be recalled as a fire hazzard.
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When I got off from work last night, I work second shift, there was frost on my car. I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to really see if this heater works. I sat it on my dash board and it really didn't do the job. The blower for the heater isn't strong enough to do what it advertised that it does. I did like, the size of a lemon at a time. I then decided to put on my car defrost and it worked much faster. I worked well as a hand warmer. I became interested in this type of unit to safe on my gas when trying to heat my car in the winter (I didn't expect it to heat my car but at least help). This product didn't meet my needs. I hope I answered your question.
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Sure can, just make sure the damper will open freely. If not, rip it out and make sure to get a vent cap that has a damper.MikeMbradyelectric
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if you test in garage area doors must remain closed for test period .also area should be free of exhaust fumes before testing. the kit says test lowest level of living area with doors closed and no fans circulating air.i would test both areas at the same time with garage doors closed and limiting the 1st floor door access as much as possible.
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Does it do anything at all? Did you slide down the safety? Do you hear the click or hear gas coming out when you hold the button down? Are you positive you filled it properly?If its full and the button depresses (safety disengaged) but no gas comes out when you hold the button, you probably have a gas flow problem.If the button depresses and you don't hear the click of the spark... you probably have an issue with the ignition.Just be sure you're using it right before you decide its actually a bad unit.If its full and sparks properly... maybe also check the flow adjustment on the side to make sure its turned up enough. Does it do anything at all? Did you slide down the safety? Do you hear the click or hear gas coming out when you hold the button down? Are you positive you filled it properly?If its full and the button depresses (safety disengaged) but no gas comes out when you hold the button, you probably have a gas flow problem.If the button depresses and you don't hear the click of the spark... you probably have an issue with the ignition.Just be sure you're using it right before you decide its actually a bad unit.If its full and sparks... » Read More Does it do anything at all? Did you slide down the safety? Do you hear the click or hear gas coming out when you hold the button down? Are you positive you filled it properly?If its full and the button depresses (safety disengaged) but no gas comes out when you hold the button, you probably have a gas flow problem.If the button depresses and you don't hear the click of the spark... you probably have an issue with the ignition.Just be sure you're using it right before you decide its actually a bad unit.If its full and sparks properly... maybe also check the flow adjustment on the side to make sure its turned up enough. « Show Less
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Its worth a shot, its under $20 and worked in my case. To this date my car has not overheated.
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The way to check it with a meter, is for continuity, not voltage. Put your meter on OHMS and check between the battery neg post and where the cable attached. You will see it reads "Open" when the knob is turned clockwise to loosen it. When tightened the connection is completed and you will have continuity "0". Proven that no electricity will flow with the knob loosened.
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No, it's broken, check to see if there are leaks. If no leaks, remove the gauge and have it checked or zero-ed out.
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I.m not sure why you specifically mention relays on vehicle air conditioners, as if that would take a special meter. However, this little inexpensive meter does have the ability to measure volts, both AC and DC, ohms, amps, check capacitors, diodes, do a continuity check, and resistance checks. So, depending what you are wanting to check, I think it would serve the purpose just as well as a more expensive one, if you are worried about cost. I really don't know what else you would need for checking a relay, whether on a vehicle air conditioner or any other piece of equipment. Most of the time you either want to know !. is it getting power, 2.are the points open or closed, 3. is the power getting across the contacts, or 4. is the relay coil burned out or not. So yes, I think this would do what you want it to do, and for a good price. For home use, or a DIYer, this is a good little tool.
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Close the vent. Most newer cars have an inside and outside vent closure. If I close the inside vent, I can still mount it to the outside vent. It has not bee cold enougb yet for me to try it.