Q: Air not working: My SUV has refrigerant but was told the "door" that would allow the air is closed and doesn't open.

asked by on May 23, 2017

Air not working: My SUV has refrigerant but was told the "door" that would allow the air is closed and doesn't open.

My car has 202000 miles.
My car's transmission is unknown to me.

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