Adding air intake

ANSWER : Hey there. You will most likely have to have a mechanic bypass the heater coolant lines to have this resolved. Your A/C may not be controlling the air flow inside the evaporator correctly out of the vents and may be the blend door actuator stuck in the heat position. Have the AC system diagnosed first before bypassing the heater.

ANSWER : Heat increases electrical resistance and also alters physical dimensions of parts. A sensor, coil(s), relay, or other electrical component is obviously cutting out at some point and then restoring once a lower temperature is reached. You have to either use a real time scan tool (Bosch 1200 or higher might be good enough if you have) to look for anomalies in the key controls or, and this might be easier, just diagnose it as a complete no-start right at the point of failure. Obviously, at that point you are not looking for something intermittent and so the cause should come into view right away. If you want these steps performed by a certified Mechanic, dispatched by YourMechanic right to your location, please request a no start diagnostic and the responding certified mechanic will get this taken care of for you. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to re-contact YourMechanic as we are always here to help you.

ANSWER : Hi there. That type of oil volume inside the intake manifold is typically a sure fire indication of a blown head gasket. It’s also quite possible that this has occurred for an extended period of time. There are a few things that you can do to verify that this is the head gasket. First, check the oil itself. If it is milky or foamy then it means the head gasket is damaged and coolant is leaking into the oil galleys. If the head gasket is not damaged, excessive oil inside the spark plug well could also be a damaged O-ring but can also be the result of a failing piston or worn valve guides. Either way, the only way to correctly inspect and diagnose this would be to tear down the motor, so you might want to consider whether you are wanting to complete repairs or purchase a newer vehicle.

ANSWER : If you are using regular outside air a/c instead of recirculated air you may be getting a large amount of outside air humidity and can cause a mist to come out of the a/c vents. You should make sure the a/c evaporator drain is cleared and drains freely or the water in the a/c cannot drain fast enough and the blower will pick up the water and blow it out the vents.

ANSWER : Hi there. The air intake on today’s modern cars are finely tuned pieces of equipment – especially on a diesel engine. If air flow is blocked or reduced in any way, it can cause the engine to have troubles maintaining consistent RPM and may stall in some situations. The EGR valve is also a component that may be contributing to your engine issues on the Fiat. In order to determine which one is the source of your problems, have a certified professional, like one from YourMechanic, diagnose the stalling problem in person so that this can be addressed properly.

ANSWER : One of the best brands for performance intakes would be K+N. These intakes, however, make very minimal difference to a four cylinder vehicle. These engines have been designed to produce as much power as possible due to the fact that they have to compete with larger engines that make power more easily. I would say that the recommended intake for this vehicle would be the one that came with it from the factory. However, adding an intake system should have no effect on the vehicle’s ability to pass an emissions test. This is because air goes in through the intake and emissions come from the exhaust.

ANSWER : A few different items can cause the air to not blow out of the dash vents. The most common are a blend door or a control switch. The best method for the AC diagnosis feature can be found in the vehicles owners manual. I recommend having your AC checked by a qualified technician, such as one from YourMechanic, to have the problem diagnosed and repaired correctly.

ANSWER : If the A/C system is full and pressures are reading correctly, and the cooling system is in proper working order (thermostat opens, no overheating, etc.), then most likely the problem lies with the dash. The climate control head unit may be at fault. One or more blend doors behind the dash may be stuck or broken. If you’re unable to fix this issue yourself, consider YourMechanic, as one of our mobile technician can come diagnose the issue with your A/C firsthand and help you fix it accordingly.