Diagnosing A/C Problem?
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Diagnosing A/C Problem?
So My A/c hasn't worked since I got my 96 Civic EX over a year ago. I haven't really bothered with it all winter. I want something to cool my car down while in the hot traffic. I've found some steps on diagnosing individual components but still have some questions.
Does the A/C Fan spin at idle when the A/C is on? How can I tell if the compressor is working? noises? My idle does go up when I turn the a/c on but it blows hot air. I got one of those recharge kits at walmart that has a gauge to tell the pressure of the system and it checks out to hold well. So any tips, tricks or stories would probably help.
BTW I read the a/c recharging article too.
Does the A/C Fan spin at idle when the A/C is on? How can I tell if the compressor is working? noises? My idle does go up when I turn the a/c on but it blows hot air. I got one of those recharge kits at walmart that has a gauge to tell the pressure of the system and it checks out to hold well. So any tips, tricks or stories would probably help.
BTW I read the a/c recharging article too.
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man I have a smiliar problem I tihnk ac is best left to pros
mine is charged at 45 psi but blows "kinda" cold air
look if the ac clutch catches when u turn the ac on
mine is charged at 45 psi but blows "kinda" cold air
look if the ac clutch catches when u turn the ac on
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ok look wgher ethe belt is on the outside there is like 3 bolts
have someone turn the ac on and watch to see if the disk with the 3 bolts begins to spin
if it does its functioning , well at least the clutch is
have someone turn the ac on and watch to see if the disk with the 3 bolts begins to spin
if it does its functioning , well at least the clutch is
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