I just recently bought a civic and i dont know too much about a/c but it was really cold when i first purchased the car and got warmer and warmer until yesterday when what i think was condensation or white smoke thru the vents. Was the system overfilled do you think by the used car dealer? I thought when it does this there is too much pressure in the system and the condensor starts to freeze but let me know what i can do to fix this its hot out .

 

i would say your underdash evaporator needs replacement. atleast thats what needed replacment on a friends civic.

if the a/c is blowing cold give it a couple of days and if your a/c blows hot, the leak is at the evaporator.

a/c is the only thing i let the dealer handle and test thoroughly gladly pay the high price every year for the check up on the system plus the check is warrantied for a year. i still use r12 myself so its worth every penny.




Modified by cxSHOE at 2:48 PM 7/10/2008

 

idk its not blowing that cold and its blowing white smoke thru the ducts i thought it was maybe the condensor getting too cold but maybe its freon

 

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On humid days some white smoke may come out of the vents and is normal it should go away though. Also the condensor doesnt freeze thats not possible your evaporator may possibly freeze. You need to have somebody look at the system who understands Ac systems 1st thing that needs to be done is some pressure readings need to be observered. If the system is low then Dye needs to be added to detect the leak.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cxSHOE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i would say your underdash evaporator needs replacement. atleast thats what needed replacment on a friends civic.

if the a/c is blowing cold give it a couple of days and if your a/c blows hot, the leak is at the evaporator.

a/c is the only thing i let the dealer handle and test thoroughly gladly pay the high price every year for the check up on the system plus the check is warrantied for a year. i still use r12 myself so its worth every penny.


Modified by cxSHOE at 2:48 PM 7/10/2008</TD></TR></TABLE>

There are over a dozen places an AC system can leak it is unlikely that leak is the evaporator, most leaks are o-rings or holes in the condensor

 

You need to go to an A/C shop... It could be at least 25 different things.

 

i think it might just be blowing out fear toxin...you know, getting ready for the upcoming DARK KNIGHT release next week.

 

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^lol what an ***. Dude, I agree, just take it somewhere and have it looked at. Figuring out the problem shouldn't cost you too much. And maybe its something you can fix. If it is the evaporator, at least thats something you can fix yourself if you have a little know-how.

 

i can fix what ever it is i just am unsure how to diagnose it since i cannot inject dye but i am going to take a look at this weekend i think my friend actually has a leak detector machine(he is an hvac guy) if i find no leaks what else should i check for?