Hi folks. I did a search on this and found nothing.

My air conditioner works very well for about 20 minutes. Then after a while it doesn't work. Meaning it's blowing out very cold air for about 20 minutes. Then it blows warm air.

So I turn off the AC because it's blowing warm air. I drive with the windows open for a few minutes.

But then if i turn it on again later it will blow cold air again.

Do i need a new compressor? Do i need a new charge?

(The blower motor seems just fine.)

EDIT for Correction: When i did a search I found many threads on AC but none of the symptoms matched my problem.



Modified by skate1968 at 4:19 PM 6/27/2007

 

Sounds like it needs to be charged.
I would start there.

 

it wouldnt blow cold if it needed a charge. when it stops blowing cold is the compressor still engaged or has the clutch released meaning is the compressor still working.

 

Civic and EFHatch,

thanks for replying.

when it stops blowing cold is the compressor still engaged or has the clutch released meaning is the compressor still working.

I'm sorry but i don't know how to tell if the clutch is still engaged. Maybe something in the Haynes manual can clue me in.

 

I just had my a/c serviced because I was having the same problem. Didn't help because the compressor is shot. It's definately the compressor. The shop gave me a quote of $1000 parts & labor using all genuine honda parts. Crazy! I Gotta find a cheaper place!

 

91tealHatch,

Thanks for replying. That's exactly what my mechanic told me. That sucks.

Since it starts off blowing real cold air I thought something might be salvageable.

 

sounds like a compressor issue to me.
sounds like it's getting too hot and then thermal protection locks it out.

could be low on gas
could have a dirty condenser coil

if you posted up the pressures i could help more.

 

Anyone else? Does everyone agree that it's the most expensive part that's broken and it's not anything easy?

 

Thanks ED