CL9 Air Con Question

[fjear]

So the air con no longer feels as cold as it once did

can anyone tell me what needs to be done to rectify this, and typically how much it would cost.


cheers

[aaronng]

Firstly, you need to find out what has gone wrong. Check these:

1) Is the compressor running?
2) Is the compressor clutch engaging?
3) Is there sufficient refridgerant (look through the glass view window on the A/C line)?
4) Has the weather been extra hot that your A/C doesn't feel as cold anymore?

[dtngo]

Firstly, you need to find out what has gone wrong. Check these:

1) Is the compressor running?
2) Is the compressor clutch engaging?
3) Is there sufficient refridgerant (look through the glass view window on the A/C line)?
4) Has the weather been extra hot that your A/C doesn't feel as cold anymore?

There's a viewing window? wow I'm gonna check mine!

[aaronng]

There's a viewing window? wow I'm gonna check mine!

Yup, it is just behind the driver's side headlight. Follow the silver A/C piping and you'll come to a small glass window.

[Accord Basic]

my air con finally broken down. got problem last year, sometime it works, sometime didn't pump any cold air. the specialist told me my car a/c compressor clutch not engauge and not working as well. also the condensor have blocked. need replace.
He quote me $1800 for replace a new system. and a new compressor (better brand - will ask what brand and let you all know). He said EURO have similar compressor with CRV. and they are shit brand.
He will put a filter or something to avoid the condensor blockage and it will keep the compressor longer life. He said the new system won't have the same problem again.
I talked the guy from AUTOCOOL (Perth). People told me they are very good and reliable. but the cost is dear.
Please advise me if any other place for repair the air con. or where can I get better parts?
Thanks

[xxb4xx]

If you want to fix it on the cheap.. Wrecker is always the best bet... but will only be a matter of time,

Mine works, but still makes a dying pig squeel at the lights

[Accord Basic]

sorry what do you mean "dying pig squeel at the lights"?

[xxb4xx]

You'll find out soon enough..

When the compressor clutches in while your at the traffic lights stopped, it makes a squeel that makes your car feel like it's worth $1500 to you and your passengers..

This is another one of my pet hates of the car, that you have to live with as it's too pricey to fix..

[The X Man]

Sure it's not belt slippage causing the squeel?

[SPQR]

Or stuffed bearing?

[aaronng]

You'll find out soon enough..

When the compressor clutches in while your at the traffic lights stopped, it makes a squeel that makes your car feel like it's worth $1500 to you and your passengers..

This is another one of my pet hates of the car, that you have to live with as it's too pricey to fix..

Sounds more like your accessory belt needs to be replaced. I just replaced mine at 80,000km (it was not squealing, but more of a precaution). Just check the belt rib condition and also check the position of the belt tensioner.

[xxb4xx]

belt is fine and is tensioned up fine, it was changed at 60k according to the service manual for the same issue..... it does the standard squeel that the euro's with the faulty valve do..

it's different to a belt squeel.. this is the squeel of a garbage car..