Summaries for solutions to vexing mechanical issues

By ALL-DATA Tech Assist Team

Here’s a compilation of some of the “Tech Tips” ALLDATA compiles as its Tech-Assist Team helps technicians tackle vehicle issues. More detail on these tips—including marked-up schematics, images and recommendations—are searchable in the “ALLDATA Community” (https://www.alldata.com/alldata-community).
Dual-zone A/C blows warm on driver’s side

Problem: The owner of a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (2WD, L4-2.0L, automatic transmission, 51,000 miles) complained that the air conditioner was not cold enough.

Details: The technician verified that the vehicle was equipped with a dual-zone system. The air was cold coming out of the passenger side vents, but not on the driver’s side. He connected a scan tool and found …

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