Convenient & Local 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider A/C Repair

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Schedule an A/C Service Appointment for Your Alfa Romeo Spider

When you’ve got car A/C problems, don’t sweat it. At Firestone Complete Auto Care, our technicians are qualified to diagnose issues and repair your 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider A/C system. Beat the heat and come in today for a refreshingly easy A/C performance check.

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Alfa Romeo Spider A/C Repair

There’s nothing worse than cranking your car air conditioner on a hot day — and discovering it’s broken. Is that a hot stove? Nope, just your steering wheel. That puddle in the driver’s seat? Sweat. Ugh. “Who can fix my Alfa Romeo Spider A/C?” you wonder, as the sun beats through the windshield. Firestone Complete Auto Care — that’s who! We’ve got experience with Alfa Romeo vehicles, and our qualified technicians can diagnose and service the A/C system in your 1986 Alfa Romeo. Steer your Alfa Romeo Spider to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care

During this initial A/C performance check, we’ll look at the state of your 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider’s A/C system to see if repair work is required. This check includes a visual inspection, performance test, and pressure and leak test. If we suspect a leak, we’ll send a U/V dye through your A/C system or use a “sniffer” to find the leak. A "sniffer" is a machine that's run along parts of your Alfa Romeo Spider A/C system that can detect refrigerant fumes escaping from the system. If there's a leak, we'll find it and fix it.

Recharge the A/C in Your Spider

When we perform an A/C repair on your 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, we’ll also do an A/C evacuation and recharge. During this process, a technician will remove the old refrigerant from the A/C system. Then, they’ll use Alfa Romeo’s specifications to evacuate the system. Finally, we’ll recharge the A/C system with new refrigerant and after one final test to be sure the system is cooling properly, you’re good to go. Our technicians know how to keep your A/C in tip-top shape with 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider A/C recharges.

Other Alfa Romeo Spider A/C Problems

Hot air is a common Alfa Romeo Spider A/C problem, but it’s not the only issue you might encounter. Another common A/C problem is weak airflow, which could mean you have a compromised seal, mildew or mold buildup, a loose or damaged hose, or a ventilation fan that needs to be replaced. If your A/C system blows cold air first but then it turns warm, this can mean there’s a malfunctioning compressor clutch, a leak, or a blown fuse. What about those (somewhat unpleasant!) smells coming through the A/C vents in your 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider? This can mean you have mold in your evaporator case, or it may indicate that it’s time to change your cabin air filter. Our trained technicians will do what they can to solve your A/C problems. We’re here to help you get back on the road in your Spider — without all the sweat puddles!

Questions About 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider A/C Systems

  • Can I make my Spider air conditioner colder? Park in the shade whenever you can, and use a reflective sunshade in the windshield when you’re parked. If you’re the only one in the car, close all the vents except the ones that point toward you. Give the system the final boost it needs with an A/C performance check and recharge from Firestone Complete Auto Care.
  • Why do I get hot air from my Spider A/C? Maybe your A/C starts cool but then gets warm. Or maybe it never gets cold in the first place. Either way, your A/C troubles could be traced back to a clogged expansion valve, faulty compressor clutch, blown fuse, or leak.
  • How does my A/C system get a leak? A/C system leaks are often due to a combination of age and moisture. Rubber seals and gaskets naturally degrade over time, allowing refrigerant to exit and moisture to enter your Spider's A/C system.
  •  Does running the A/C in my Spider use gasoline?  The air conditioning system in your Spider does not use gasoline directly as a fuel source, but it does require some power from the engine, which indirectly affects your car's fuel consumption.
  • Why does my Spider have a vinegary smell coming from the A/C? It’s easy for moisture to accumulate in your car’s air conditioning system, which can cause microorganisms like bacteria to grow. In turn, this bacteria growth can cause the A/C in your Spider to produce a vinegary odor.
  • Why won’t my Spider’s A/C cool the vehicle when the car is stopped? Damaged or worn components in your Spider’s electrical or air conditioning system can cause the A/C to only work when the car is moving. You may be dealing with low coolant or a faulty cooling fan.
  • Who offers Spider A/C repair near me? Firestone Complete Auto Care has decades of experience inspecting and repairing Spider air conditioning systems. Schedule an A/C repair appointment at one of our locations near you today.