2001 LX blowing cold air from one vent, warmer air from other vent
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2001 LX blowing cold air from one vent, warmer air from other vent
Alright guys, having all sorts of issues with several civics. This one is a 2001 LX. Dad complained about not getting enough cold air with the ac on. I checked the air temp coming out of the driver side vent, it was about 58, maybe less. I checked the other 3 vents, it was about 70. I read somewhere to check the hot air too. So, I warmed up the car, put the heat on high, blowing on high. The driver side vent was about 165 degrees, the others were hovering between 142-145. They all should be the same.
I originally thought it was low ac charge, but with the heat temp not matching, I read that it is likely the blend door actuator??
What do you think? If I have to replace the actuator, how involved is that?
My parents have a pair of civics that are 13 and 16 years old. Less than 90k miles on each. But everything seems to be going on them.
I originally thought it was low ac charge, but with the heat temp not matching, I read that it is likely the blend door actuator??
What do you think? If I have to replace the actuator, how involved is that?
My parents have a pair of civics that are 13 and 16 years old. Less than 90k miles on each. But everything seems to be going on them.
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Re: 2001 LX blowing cold air from one vent, warmer air from other vent
Probably low on freon, needs AC system recharged.
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Would the low freon cause different temp heated air to come from the different vets?
I have heard mixed reviews on the DIY ac charging kits. How much will a shop charge (reasonable guessitmate) for this if I end up going that way?
Thanks
I have heard mixed reviews on the DIY ac charging kits. How much will a shop charge (reasonable guessitmate) for this if I end up going that way?
Thanks
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Re: 2001 LX blowing cold air from one vent, warmer air from other vent
My guess is that a mechanic would charge a half hour or hour of labor time but, not charge for freon.
Ezone will hopefully chime in again to shed more light (knowledge).
Last edited by Wankenstein; 04-17-2017 at 07:48 AM.
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Re: 2001 LX blowing cold air from one vent, warmer air from other vent
I checked the air temp coming out of the driver side vent, it was about 58, maybe less. I checked the other 3 vents, it was about 70.
Would the low freon cause different temp heated air to come from the different vents?
A little bit of heater temperature difference between vents can be expected, but a partially restricted heater core could possibly cause wildly uneven vent temps. I can't tell you a specific number limit though.
I have heard mixed reviews on the DIY ac charging kits.
I hate that the average joe can buy kits and hack their car, ruin their system, and vent refrigerant to the atmosphere unchecked, but *I* as a professional am bound by EPA regulations, subject to large penalties if caught servicing an AC system in a manner other than specified by their regulations.
How much will a shop charge (reasonable guessitmate) for this if I end up going that way? Thanks
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ezone, thanks. I checked with a shop, he said about $100, the kit is about 40, so for 60 more, i can have it done right. That is what I will do.
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Update: Took the car to a garage, the guy added some gas, cost me $95 out the door. The air is nice and cold.
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