2008 Chevrolet HHR
Mileage
268,302
Service Date
9/5/2024
Services Performed
- Service air conditioner. Check condition of all belts and lines. Evacuate and recharge with reclaimed R-134. Test system performance. Note center vent temp Max Cool/High____50_____ Connect gauge set and advise of High and Low pressures @ 1500 Rpm. Ambient____100_________High__120_________Low__35________ Inspect Belts, hoses, fan clutch, and electric fans if equipped and advise of recommendations. Turned A/C on and confirmed, does not blow cold. Found the A/C compressor clutch is not cycling on. Checked pressures and they are high enough to cycle the clutch. Checked the A/C relay and is okay, check for power and ground at the compressor clutch and is present. Found no continuity in the compressor clutch. The compressor clutch has failed. Rec replacing the compressor, expansion valve and dryer which is part of the condenser and flush. Then recharge the system and retest.
- A/C COMPRESSOR – Remove & Replace – 2.4L Eng – [DOES NOT include Air Conditioning System recover, evacuate and/or recharge.]
- CONDENSER – Remove & Replace – [DOES NOT include Air Conditioning System recover, evacuate and/or recharge.]
- EVAPORATOR EXPANSION VALVE – Remove & Replace – [DOES NOT include Air Conditioning System recover, evacuate and/or recharge.]
- Removed the passenger side kick panel and placed the water hose on the roof spraying the sun roof and Windshield. Let water run for a few minutes and could not replicate a leak condition. Noticed old water stains on the sun roof door.
- Found the right outer tie rod to spindle nut very loose, as well as both inner tie rod jam nuts. Tightened nuts and rechecked, found both outer tie rods still have play and the sway bar bushing do as well. Rec replacing both outer tie rods and sway bar bushings then alignment.
- TIE ROD &/OR END – Remove & Replace – Outer,Both – [Includes: Adjust toe-in only. NOTE: Deduct .4 if alignment is also performed. NOTE: Manufacturer recommends removal of Rack and Pinion Steering Gear when replacing Inner Tie Rod End(s) on some models. If
- STABILIZER BAR BUSHING – Remove & Replace – At Frame,Both
- Alignment
Bob V. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/5/2024
