I posted this in another topic but didnt get much feedback. Trying here.

I got a certified used car a while back, but the AC sometimes takes a while for it to cool. When it does cool, it doesnt seem to be all that cold. When the car is not moving, i can hear the compressor running for approx 10 seconds on, then 10 seconds off then 10 seconds on and so forth.

I asked around, a honda mechanic said i should take a thermostat and put it on the vent and if it reads 41 degrees, then it's all ok.

I thought about getting a can of r134a from the local auto shop and adding some. it has a gauge on it, but i'm not sure if all AC systems are under the same psi specs.

suggestions anyone? I really don't want to pay the honda dealer 120 bucks to vacuum the system and re-fill.

Suggestions are welcome.

Thanks!
-Brian

p.s. average outside temps are 84-95 (Md/DC area)

 

didnt it come with some sort of warantty?

 

dealer said it was ok, but wanted to look at a second opinion. They won't measure the pressure, instead they say the system needs to be drained and refilled.

I'd rather see if the 20 dollar can would work just as good as the other stuff that the dealer uses. Dealer wants 130 bucks for that.

So, can someone who knows, give me an answer?

r134 recharges arent covered by my warranty.

 

your system shouldnt need to be rechraged, unless there is a leak an 03 shouldnt need any more coolant yet.

 

my car was in an accident with the previous owner, and when i got my car from the dealer, they did a shoddy job with fixing everything up. I just want to know if it's POSSIBLE that they didnt put enough r134 in and how i can get that checked without having to go to the dealer and paying 130 bucks.

 

the car should be taking R12 not r134a since it is a 90 accord. and it should be costing more than just 200 dollars. i put in some r134a and i messed up the system.