How to troubleshoot the standing pilot safety system?
The heating unit (boiler or furnace) has a standing pilot with a thermocouple. The first step is to make sure there is gas. Shut the gas cock at the appliance and open a union or drip cap. Turn on the gas cock. If there is gas, shut the gas cock and retighten the gas union or drip cap. There are now a series of things that can be wrong.
Why does my Honda CRV have intermittent air conditioning?
I have a 2007 Honda CRV with intermittent air conditioning. The problem occurs when the ambiant temperature gets warmer. 2007 honda: with intermittent air conditioning..temperature..warmer… Randomly, freezing cold air blows from the passenger side, while like warm air comes from the driver side.
What happens if there is no pilot or main gas?
There was no pilot safety control, and if the pilot went out, the main gas would still turn on when there was a call for heat. I guess you can see the problem here: no pilot, main gas, big boom. This did lead to explosions, fires, and lots of burned hair and eyebrows.
Can a standing pilot be used on electronic ignition?
Note: Electronic ignition requires different methods to prove the pilot flame; these will be covered in another article. You get a call from Mrs. Jones, who has no heat. You look at the boiler and find that the pilot light is out. The heating unit (boiler or furnace) has a standing pilot with a thermocouple.
Why does my Honda Pilot have intermittent air conditioning?
Through additional diagnostics I discovered the a/c compressor relay was very intermittent… the root cause of my issue. A quick internet search to see if the Omron relay is available in the aftermarket led me to find the Omron relay, a Honda specific part with a reduced coil current, is known to be problematic.
Can a Mitsuba relay be used on a Honda Pilot?
A quick internet search to see if the Omron relay is available in the aftermarket led me to find the Omron relay, a Honda specific part with a reduced coil current, is known to be problematic. Honda is replacing it with a Mitsuba relay.
What’s the problem with intermittent no crank no start?
The problem is an intermittent open circuit between the starter relay and the starter motor. To correct the problem, Ford has issued a new starter terminal pigtail kit (Part #6U2Z-14S411-NA). The installation instructions are included with the kit. Alldatadiy.com and Eautorepair.net are the two best shop manuals—period!
What are the components of a no start diagnosis?
All good diagnostics start at the beginning, and the beginning of a no-start diagnosis is always the cranking circuit. The cranking circuit, in its most basic form, consists of the battery, starter and cables that connect these components.