Yea. MY old ass 97 Civic is acting up... more.


The A/C usually starts off nice and cold... then when it runs for a little it kind of clicks off and blows fan air only. Sometimes its only for a minute or so then kicks in again, sometimes its longer.

I hope its not a compressor issue, cause I wont even bother changing it. Fuse maybe? Low on refrigerant? Any ideas?


Help I can't stop sweating

 

Compressor or Refrigerant...have a $65 dollar recharge done

 

Anyone have a quick how-to on trouble shooting air conditioners? I don't know if my compressor is shot, or if it just needs a recharge, or something else.
How can I tell?

 

I had an issue like that on my wife's Nissan. Turned out to be the system was overcharged and once it got to operating pressure after a few minutes of the AC being on, the compressor would shut off to avoid damage. Get a AC system pressure gauge at an auto parts store. They're similar to tire pressure gauges but have an attachment on the end for the low pressure side on your AC lines. Your pressure should be around 20-40 psi for the low pressure side. Check a hayes or helms to get the exact pressure. Anyway, if it's too high, let a little refrigerant out until the system is at the correct pressure.

That might not be the problem, but if it is, it's a pretty easy fix. You could just take it in too. An honest mechanic will just tell you it's overcharged and maybe charge you a couple bucks. But a dishonest one will tell you you're entire AC system is fried and it's going to cost you $4000 to replace (lol). Good luck.

 

Did you just re-write my initial post for me? :eh:


Or are you trying to steal it h:

 

Neither... It was more of a....Continuation?







:hugglez: Don't kill me!

My AC hasn't worked since I got the car. I think they pulled the fuse, because it wasn't working. It also has no belt, but I want to know how to tell is the compressor is shot.

 

Last year when it was REALLY hot and humid out... my A/C would run so much that my compressor would Ice over. I literally had fucking ice on the shit. Probably not good h:

 

DIY refridgerent recharge? :dunno:

 

mine doesnt work either h: