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1997 Honda Civic Dx Sedan A/C not working

Old 08-04-2015, 11:31 AM
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Default 1997 Honda Civic Dx Sedan A/C not working

I can't seem to figure out what's going on with my A/C it only works at night when it's cool outside b it only for like 15 minutes. When I turn it on during the day it blows really hot but sometimes if it isn't all that hot outside it only works for 5 minutes or so. I have replaced the condenser fan, clutch relay, the climate controls and nothing has fixed it. I honestly believe it's the compressor but I don't want to go out and buy one then it turns out not to be the compressor.
If someone can shed some light on this problem that would be great, thanks in advance.
Old 08-05-2015, 11:22 AM
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It seems like the compresser clutch doesn't engage all the time only when it is cool outside but if I run a cable from the battery to the compresser it would make it engage.
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Are you saying the clutch intermittently does not engage, but when it does the air blows cold?

Does the condenser fan run?
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Default Re: 1997 Honda Civic Dx Sedan A/C not working

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Are you saying the clutch intermittently does not engage, but when it does the air blows cold?

Does the condenser fan run?
Yes, but it only engages sometimes for a short period of time.
Yes the condenser fan runs.
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Default Re: 1997 Honda Civic Dx Sedan A/C not working

The air gap between the armature plate and pulley may be too wide. Measure the clearance.
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