Convenient & Local 1988 Saab 900 A/C Repair

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Schedule an A/C Service Appointment for Your Saab 900

Feeling the heat from your A/C? Our trained technicians can take a look at your 1988 Saab 900 A/C system and recommend a repair plan. Schedule A/C service today and get ready to chill out.

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A/C Repair Service for Your Saab 900

When you get in the car on a hot summer day, the last thing you want is a broken air conditioner. Your steering wheel feels like lava. Your skin sticks to the driver’s seat. “Who can fix my Saab 900 A/C?” you wonder, as the sun beats through the windshield. Firestone Complete Auto Care — that’s who! We know our way around Saab vehicles, and our qualified technicians can diagnose and service the A/C system in your 1988 Saab. Come to your local Firestone Complete Auto Care in your Saab 900

During this initial A/C performance check, we’ll look at the state of your 1988 Saab 900’s A/C system to evaluate what repairs are necessary (if any). We’ll test overall system performance, check for any leaks, and measure the system pressure. 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 Saab 900 A/C system that can identify points where refrigerant fumes could be escaping the system. If there's a leak, we'll find it and fix it.

A/C Recharge for Saab 900

While your 1988 Saab 900’s air conditioner is being serviced, 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. Next, they will evacuate the system according to Saab's recommendations. To finish, we’ll add new refrigerant to recharge the A/C system, 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 1988 Saab 900 A/C recharges.

Other Saab 900 A/C Problems

Warm air isn't the only Saab 900 A/C problem you may encounter. Another common A/C problem is weak airflow, which could indicate an old ventilation fan, a seal or hose that needs replacing, or mold buildup in your A/C system. An A/C system that starts off blowing cold air but then turns warm may be due to a clogged expansion valve, faulty compressor clutch, blown fuse, or leak. Are you breathing in some “interesting” new odors in your 1988 Saab 900? That could be the result of a dirty cabin air filter (an easy fix!) or a moldy evaporator case. Our technicians will work to solve your A/C problems to the best of their ability. We’re here to help you get back on the road in your 900 — without all the sweat puddles!

1988 Saab 900 A/C System FAQs

  • Can I make my 900 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.
  • What’s making my 900 A/C put out warm air? An A/C blowing hot air has several possible root causes. There could be an issue with your compressor clutch, a blown fuse, a leak, or a clog in the expansion valve.
  • How does my A/C system get a leak? Over the years, the rubber seals and gaskets in your 900’s A/C system naturally degrade. Moisture can get into the system and cause a malfunction, or parts can simply wear out so that your system no longer seals properly.
  •  Does running the A/C in my 900 use gasoline?  The air conditioning system in your 900 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.
  • What does it mean if the A/C in my 900 smells like vinegar? 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 900 to produce a vinegary odor.
  • Why does my 900’s A/C only work when the car is moving? There could be issues with one or more components in the air conditioning or electrical system. Your 900 may have a faulty cooling fan or low refrigerant.
  • Where can I get my 900’s A/C repaired? Firestone Complete Auto Care has decades of experience inspecting and repairing 900 air conditioning systems. Schedule an A/C repair appointment at one of our locations near you today.