The Automotive HVAC Handbook: Principles, Components, and Service

By J. Kriz

The Automotive HVAC Handbook bridges the gap between basic theory and expert-level field diagnostics. Written for technicians who demand to know the why behind the how, this guide moves beyond simple recharging to tackle the complex "ghosts" in the machine.

What's Inside:

The Physics of Heat: A deep dive into thermodynamics and the refrigeration cycle, tailored for automotive applications.

The R-1234yf Evolution: Why modern refrigerant is more prone to leakage and how to master the specialized tools and "Forming Gas" tests required to find microscopic faults.

Logic Gates & Electrical Architecture: Deciphering the "A/C Enable" logic chain. Learn how the ECM uses sensor data (AND/OR logic) to protect the system and why it might be "blocking" your compressor.

Hunting the Ghost: A masterclass in intermittent electrical faults, including common wiring "rub-through" locations, terminal tension loss, and using a Lab Scope to see glitches that a scan tool misses.

EV & Hybrid Thermal Management: Understanding the transition to high-voltage PTC heaters and the reversing-valve logic of modern heat pump systems.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GYJTTK7S
• ISBN13: 9798258798466
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"