ASE A7 Heating Air Conditioning Practice Test

AC Compressor Clutch Air Gap

51. The clutch air gap in the illustration is above specifications. Technician A says this will result in a scraping noise when the clutch is engaged. Technician B says to use a feeler gauge to measure this gap. Who is correct?

  • A. Technician A
  • B. Technician B
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Neither A or B

51.

Answer A is wrong. An excessive air gap causes the clutch to slip resulting in a scraping noise when the clutch is engaged.

Answer B is wrong. Use a feeler gauge to measure the AC clutch air gap.

Answer C is correct. Both technicians are correct.

Answer D is wrong. Both technicians are correct.

Snapshot of a scan tool display.

52. The inputs of a 134a refrigerant system in a passenger car are scanned. The display is shown above. Which of the following is correct?

  • A. The system has been overcharged with refrigerant.
  • B. The system has an undercharge.
  • C. The outside air temperature is preventing compressor clutch operation.
  • D. None of these statements are correct.

52.

Answer A is wrong. The system scan shown has an acceptable charge.

Answer B is wrong. The charge is sufficient.

Answer C is wrong. Most systems prevent compressor clutch operation when the temperature is in the thirties.

Answer D is correct. None of these are correct.

53. A vehicle's air conditioner only blows warm air, and a yellow substance is seen around the evaporator case drip tube. Technician A says this is coolant leaking from the heater core. Technician B says this is fluorescent dye leaking from the evaporator core. Who is correct?

  • A. Technician A
  • B. Technician B
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Neither A or B

53.

Answer A is wrong. Because poor air conditioning is the original problem, there is most likely a leak in the evaporator core.

Answer B is correct. Dye is injected into a system with hard-to-find leaks. The leak turns fluorescent yellow and is brought to light with a special light and glasses.

Answer C is wrong. Technician B is correct.

Answer D is wrong. Technician B is correct.

54. Two technicians discuss an inoperative electric blend door in an automatic air conditioning system. Technician A says to inspect the blend door's wiring and connections for an open circuit. Technician B says to troubleshoot this circuit with a test light. Who is correct?

  • A. Technician A
  • B. Technician B
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Neither A or B

54.

Answer A is correct. An open in the circuit would prevent the blend door's motor operation.

Answer B is wrong. Use a high-impedance multimeter to test today's sensitive computer circuits. A standard test light can draw too much current, damaging sensitive components.

Answer C is wrong. Technician A is correct.

Answer D is wrong. Technician A is correct.

55. Technician A says evacuating an air conditioning system will remove air, debris, and moisture. Technician B says to evacuate the system whenever it's been exposed to the atmosphere. Who is correct?

  • A. Technician A
  • B. Technician B
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Neither A or B

55.

Answer A is wrong. Evacuating a system will remove moisture. Flushing the system will remove debris and metal.

Answer B is correct. Always evacuate the system if exposed to the atmosphere.

Answer C is wrong. Technician B is correct.

Answer D is wrong. Technician B is correct.

ASE A7 Heating Air Conditioning Quiz
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