Air conditioning doesn't work when it's hot outside
#1
Air conditioning doesn't work when it's hot outside
The a/c in our 2010 (blue) Fit doesn't work when it's hot out. When temps get around 90 degrees the AC will not work. When it's in the 70s, for example, it blows nice and cold. When it's hot our and you want the AC it just blow hot air.
Something is stopping the compressor from turning on I think. Are there any common issues with this?
Thanks
Something is stopping the compressor from turning on I think. Are there any common issues with this?
Thanks
#2
Freon may be low. You can get a can with a gauge at walmart for about fifteen bucks. Just be careful not to over fill. If freon too low, no compressor.
When you fill it, you want the AC on max (recirc). You will hear the AC compressor kick-in when you get to a certain level.
It is an Easy job. Like 30 seconds easy.
Mine held almost an entire small can. There is a cutoff on the gauge/nozzle to stop from filling, and you twist it to stop. It allows you to seal the can if you don't need the whole amount.
When you fill it, you want the AC on max (recirc). You will hear the AC compressor kick-in when you get to a certain level.
It is an Easy job. Like 30 seconds easy.
Mine held almost an entire small can. There is a cutoff on the gauge/nozzle to stop from filling, and you twist it to stop. It allows you to seal the can if you don't need the whole amount.
Last edited by TIGHT-FIT; 06-16-2017 at 06:26 PM.
#4
Something is stopping the compressor from turning on I think.
See if the compressor clutch is still engaged, and see if both radiator fans are running.
Post the answers to both
#5
There is a known issue with honda ac compressor clutches not lasting as long, you can actually buy the clutch itself (Rock Auto) and not replace the whole compressor like most of the shops will suggest..
And I find most of the newer cars, you need real AC gauges to get the charge right, the R134 charge load is so small the margin for error is tight.. If you overfill by a couple oz it causes heavy start load on the compressor and or stalling of the compressor.
And I find most of the newer cars, you need real AC gauges to get the charge right, the R134 charge load is so small the margin for error is tight.. If you overfill by a couple oz it causes heavy start load on the compressor and or stalling of the compressor.
#6
There is a known issue with honda ac compressor clutches not lasting as long, you can actually buy the clutch itself (Rock Auto) and not replace the whole compressor like most of the shops will suggest..
And I find most of the newer cars, you need real AC gauges to get the charge right, the R134 charge load is so small the margin for error is tight.. If you overfill by a couple oz it causes heavy start load on the compressor and or stalling of the compressor.
And I find most of the newer cars, you need real AC gauges to get the charge right, the R134 charge load is so small the margin for error is tight.. If you overfill by a couple oz it causes heavy start load on the compressor and or stalling of the compressor.
My second thought is the compressor clutch clearance is too wide.
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