2013 Chevrolet Sonic
Mileage
102,901
Service Date
8/17/2022
Services Performed
- Confirmed the customer's complaint and heard a clicking noise when the vehicle was turned. Raised the vehicle on a hoist and performed an inspection of the constant velocity (CV) joints. Found the dust boots were damaged. Upon further inspection, found the CV joints were making noise internally when turning on both sides in the front. The CV joints are integrated into the axle shafts and are replaced as an entire unit.
- REMOVE ALL NECESSARY COMPONENTS. REMOVE AND REPLACE AXLE ASSEMBLY ON THE FRONT LEFT.
- Confirmed the customer's complaint and found the air conditioning was inoperative. With the engine at idle and the air conditioning switched to maximum cool, observed the air conditioning compressor clutch was not engaged. Visually inspected the air conditioning system wiring and connections, but found no obvious faults. Connected an air conditioning manifold gauge set to the high and low pressure service ports to test the air conditioning system pressure and found the system pressures were equalized at 0 PSI. The lack of air conditioning refrigerant pressure indicated a refrigerant leak was present in the system. Visually inspected the air conditioning system and found no obvious signs of a refrigerant leak. Pressurized the air conditioning system with a fluorescent dye, used an ultraviolet light to check for the presence of a leak and found the air conditioning compressor had leaked from a seam on the compressor, which confirmed the air conditioning compressor was faulty.
- REMOVE AND REPLACE A/C COMPRESSOR
- VACUUM AND CHARGE A/C SYSTEM
CHRISTOPHER D. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/19/2022
