A/C problem
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A/C problem
I am having the same issue with my 02 Civic. But the mechanics are saying its the compressor. Its a lot of money that I can not afford right now. Could it be a switch also? I don't want to pay for a compressor and for it not to work also.
It only blows cold air for about 3 mins and then it blows hot air. Any input would be really appreciated!!!
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It only blows cold air for about 3 mins and then it blows hot air. Any input would be really appreciated!!!
thank you!
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There are MANY possible causes of an AC problem.
Right now we don't have sufficient info to evaluate your issue.
You will need to make several observations in order for us to guess at your problem.
And remember, all we can do over the internet is guess.
You say it gets nice and cold for about 3 minutes, then blows warm?
Is the compressor clutch disengaged at that point?
Do you have a volt-ohm meter to test with? Are you willing to get dirty to test some stuff?
There are MANY possible causes of an AC problem.
Right now we don't have sufficient info to evaluate your issue.
You will need to make several observations in order for us to guess at your problem.
And remember, all we can do over the internet is guess.
You say it gets nice and cold for about 3 minutes, then blows warm?
Is the compressor clutch disengaged at that point?
Do you have a volt-ohm meter to test with? Are you willing to get dirty to test some stuff?
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I am having the same issue with my 02 Civic. But the mechanics are saying its the compressor. Its a lot of money that I can not afford right now. Could it be a switch also? I don't want to pay for a compressor and for it not to work also.
It only blows cold air for about 3 mins and then it blows hot air. Any input would be really appreciated!!!
thank you!
It only blows cold air for about 3 mins and then it blows hot air. Any input would be really appreciated!!!
thank you!
Just let the guy do his work!
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I did the below...
1. Removed Wheel & Splash Guard to access the clutch.
2. REMOVE Clutch Plate >>> Got a universal AC clutch tool - which was useless to me, as it only wasted time in trying to hold the clutch plate. At last, i used an impact driver & the nut came off very easily - Try the same & save yourself a lot of time.
3. Cleaned thoroughly inside & out (be careful with the tiny washers inside the clutch plate).
4. Put everything back. Been driving it for 2 days now. AC doesn't stop as it used to before. Will check for few more days & let you all know if it dies again (i will change the clutch, if so).
No harm in trying this... Its free of cost rather spending $400-$600 to replace the clutch. Could be temporary too, but worth the savings !
Thanks.
1. Removed Wheel & Splash Guard to access the clutch.
2. REMOVE Clutch Plate >>> Got a universal AC clutch tool - which was useless to me, as it only wasted time in trying to hold the clutch plate. At last, i used an impact driver & the nut came off very easily - Try the same & save yourself a lot of time.
3. Cleaned thoroughly inside & out (be careful with the tiny washers inside the clutch plate).
4. Put everything back. Been driving it for 2 days now. AC doesn't stop as it used to before. Will check for few more days & let you all know if it dies again (i will change the clutch, if so).
No harm in trying this... Its free of cost rather spending $400-$600 to replace the clutch. Could be temporary too, but worth the savings !
Thanks.
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Thanks mrohitredd. I'll have to get one of my guy friends to help me with that. Lol!!! That was very helpful tho!!!
I really appreciate all the input!!! I finally have something to go on!!
I really appreciate all the input!!! I finally have something to go on!!
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