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Intermittent A/C 2003 Accord Coupe LX

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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 03:09 AM
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Default Intermittent A/C 2003 Accord Coupe LX

So, the A/C in my wife's Accord just randomly decides when to work or not. Most of the time, not. I checked the resistor and that's not the issue (tried a buddies resistor from a 4 door Accord) and the blower motor isn't the issue. My son and I are melting. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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Default Re: Intermittent A/C 2003 Accord Coupe LX

what about the a/c relay? did you try to apply direct power to the compressor coil/clutch?
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 03:15 AM
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Default Re: Intermittent A/C 2003 Accord Coupe LX

Originally Posted by ecsahs3
So, the A/C in my wife's Accord just randomly decides when to work or not. Most of the time, not. I checked the resistor and that's not the issue (tried a buddies resistor from a 4 door Accord) and the blower motor isn't the issue. My son and I are melting. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Most likely your problem is the "compressor field coil". It's a fairly common problem on newer Honda/Acura models. There are a few ways you can test it but the easiest is to check resistance via a multimeter, but if you don't have access to any testing equipment such as that I would bet that's your problem. It's not the easiest thing to replace for a DIY'er. If you don't have a fair level of mechanical ability I would save that job for your local auto shop.
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