Automotive Flow Chart
HVAC System Diagnostic Flowchart
A comprehensive troubleshooting guide for automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, covering refrigerant, cooling, heating, and airflow issues
flowchart TD A[HVAC Issue] --> B[Type of Problem] B -->|No Cold Air| C[Check Refrigerant] B -->|No Heat| D[Check Coolant] B -->|No Airflow| E[Check Blower] C -->|Low/Empty| C1[Leak Test] C -->|Normal| C2[Check Compressor] C -->|High| C3[Check Restriction] C1 -->|Leak Found| C4[Repair/Replace] C2 -->|Not Engaging| C5[Check Clutch] D -->|Low Coolant| D1[Check Level/Leaks] D -->|Has Coolant| D2[Check Heater Core] D -->|Intermittent| D3[Check Flow] D1 -->|Leak Found| D4[Repair Leak] D2 -->|Blocked| D5[Flush/Replace] E -->|No Power| E1[Check Fuse/Power] E -->|Has Power| E2[Check Motor] E -->|Speed Issue| E3[Check Resistor] E1 -->|Blown Fuse| E4[Check Circuit] E2 -->|Bad Motor| E5[Replace Blower] C5 -->|Bad Clutch| C6[Replace Clutch] C5 -->|No Power| C7[Check Relay] D5 -->|Still Cold| D6[Check Blend Door] E5 -->|No Change| E6[Check Controls]