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. |
Re: 2001 LX blowing cold air from one vent, warmer air from other vent Probably low on freon, needs AC system recharged. |
Re: 2001 LX blowing cold air from one vent, warmer air from other vent
Originally Posted by ezone
(Post 4722699)
Probably low on freon, needs AC system recharged. 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 |
Re: 2001 LX blowing cold air from one vent, warmer air from other vent
Originally Posted by eddie1976
(Post 4722720)
Would the low freon cause different temp heated air to come from the different vents?
Originally Posted by eddie1976
(Post 4722720)
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 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). |
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 |
Re: 2001 LX blowing cold air from one vent, warmer air from other vent 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. |
Re: 2001 LX blowing cold air from one vent, warmer air from other vent Update: Took the car to a garage, the guy added some gas, cost me $95 out the door. The air is nice and cold. Thanks! |
Re: 2001 LX blowing cold air from one vent, warmer air from other vent Now you're good for another 16 years. :rofl: |
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