AC problem. Need help. Its hot in paradise.
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AC problem. Need help. Its hot in paradise.
My ac compressor is surging.
Clutch goes on off on off repetitively. Like a surge.
It blows cold but is drawing power from the motor.
When i first start it its fine. Then i rev and hold it at 2000 rpm.
Then on off on off on off on off.
I checked all the relays and fuses. They are all good.
The low pressure is fine. Cant check the high pressure.
Its a 1996 civic coupe.
Clutch goes on off on off repetitively. Like a surge.
It blows cold but is drawing power from the motor.
When i first start it its fine. Then i rev and hold it at 2000 rpm.
Then on off on off on off on off.
I checked all the relays and fuses. They are all good.
The low pressure is fine. Cant check the high pressure.
Its a 1996 civic coupe.
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Re: AC problem. Need help. Its hot in paradise.
a/c blowing will "drain" some power from your motor, and as long as its not feeling like its going to stall out while driving i think you are ok. you could always see if a new/different compressor helps. yours may or may not be on its way out.
autozone ftw for stuff like this
edit: nvm still expensive as **** from autozone
autozone ftw for stuff like this
edit: nvm still expensive as **** from autozone
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Re: AC problem. Need help. Its hot in paradise.
I don't think you can avoid the power draw but the compressor surging could mean your system needs a charge.
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Re: AC problem. Need help. Its hot in paradise.
a/c blowing will "drain" some power from your motor, and as long as its not feeling like its going to stall out while driving i think you are ok. you could always see if a new/different compressor helps. yours may or may not be on its way out.
autozone ftw for stuff like this
edit: nvm still expensive as **** from autozone
autozone ftw for stuff like this
edit: nvm still expensive as **** from autozone
As for autozone we dont have one.
Checkers
napa
redline
cw carter
hawaii imports
pacific jobbers
or the dealer which i never go to.
Yeah it is nice but then it starts to rain. Then the windows fog up. And if i use the heater it gets worse only the ac helps prevent the windows from fogging.
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Mine use to do the same thing. I added some oil to seal the unit and then put in some freon. It was frigid cold. If it doesn't last, you could need o-rings or have a slow leak.
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Re: AC problem. Need help. Its hot in paradise.
Check the condenser fan, I had a similar problem with AC clutch bouncing around. The fan should be on when the AC is on.
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Could it be that it has too much pressure?
Or the reciever dryer is clogged? I noticed a sensor on it and when i disconnect it the clutch goes off.
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