Air Conditioner not working?

Tiny
KAM 007
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If I put it on AC it blows hot air what can be the problem?
Saturday, April 18th, 2015 AT 12:16 AM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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When you turn the A/C on, do you hear the compressor engage under the hood? Also, have you checked Freon levels?

Take a look through this link and let me know if it helps.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-air-conditioner-not-working-or-is-weak

and

https://youtu.be/4UjfQKvrB6Y ac not working video

Also, if you want to add Freon to the system, here is a link explaining how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-how-to-add-freon

Let me know if that helps. Also, let me know if you hear the compressor click on and off when the system is on.
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Friday, June 19th, 2020 AT 1:28 PM
Tiny
ROSSIAA
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Air Conditioning problem
1999 Honda Accord 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive 122000 miles

climate control comes on erratically, sometimes blinks, sometimes stays on and the AC works, then may randomly go off.

Sometimes tapping the control unit causes it to come on and function again. When on, the AC seems to work properly.

There are many questions about this online, but no one has explained the cause(s).

1. Loose connection?

2. Open/loose solder connection on the printed circuit board?

3. Sticky relay(s)?

4. System leaks/low pressure?
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:30 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi rossiaa,

The control panel has an internal fault.
Usually it is a bad solder somewhere on the printed circuit board. Other possible faults are :
1. Leaking capacitors.
2. Broken flexible circuits between the 2 boards.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:30 AM (Merged)
Tiny
ROSSIAA
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Thanks for that info. Is it a DIY repair? If not, any idea of the replacement cost of the unit?
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:30 AM (Merged)
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AC button, recirulate botton and selector button blink with the engine running. Prior to blinking the AC would shut off but then randomly turn on. The AC blows cold when it is on and the lights are not blinking but with the blinking lights it does not blow cold. I also can't change the selector to defrost, dash -floor or defrost -floor mode, nor can I turn off the recirculate botton. Thanks in advance for your help. I live in Key West Florida and it is a high humidity area.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:30 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi scuba2cuba,

It is quite common for the control panel to go bad and that is what I feel is the problem. You need to remove the panel to check for loose connections and most probably a rreplacement is necessary.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:30 AM (Merged)
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AMARYADAV
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Since 2 weeks my car A/C is not working some times. It happens suddenly. The A/C switch doesnt show green light and I dont get cool air in side. When I start the A/C after some hours it works properly blowing cold air.I checked with a A/C recharger and it indicated that I have enough refrigerant. Can any body tell me whats going on with my car A/C. Thank you.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:30 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi amaryadav,

When AC switch does not light up, it means the compressor is not being activated. I would suggest checking the AC switch, AC thermostat, AC relay, compressor clutch and hopefully it is not the ECM.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:30 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thank you !
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:30 AM (Merged)
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JIMNINA
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The AC in my Mother-In-Law's Accord is not operating properly.
When the car is first started you can hear the cooling fans and the AC compressor come on. After about 4-5 seconds the cooling fans and the compressor shut off. Once they go off the inside fan comes on but only on full auto or on high fan. The compressor and outside cooling fans do not come back on. If I take the ignition and bump the ignition between run and start the compressor and cooling fans come on for 4-5 seconds and then shuts off. When the inside blower fan comes on the AC is cold. Anothe thing I noticed is that the recirculate light cycles on/off depending on which fans are running.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:30 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi there

Looks like the AC control unit is at fault. If you know how to repair electronic circuits, maybe you can try to salvage it, if not then get a new 1 :)
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:31 AM (Merged)
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The othe rday after driving only a few miles a hissing and smoke came from under the hood. Then a blast of cold air came from the vents. The A/C was on at the time. Looking under the hood there was clear oil below the compressor relief value. All seems fine now. The A/C is not as cold as it has been, but the compressor clutch still enguages. What is the function of the relief value and what could cause it of open for a short period of time? What should I have checked?
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:31 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi
Relief valve pops when compressor high side goes up to far to prevent damage to comp.

This guide can help us fix it

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-air-conditioner-not-working-or-is-weak

Check to see if cooling fans are on and radiator coolant up to level. System not as cold because your Freon was dumped along with oil. Suggest you not run AC till repair is made costly damage may occur.
Hope this helps
Thanks for donate
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:31 AM (Merged)
Tiny
MIN
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When we start the car the light on the AC control panel is normal. We can turn the AC on. After running a while AC working stop and the lighting on the panel is off too. A few week ago, we found it could happen if we push the inner cycling button on. But now, AC will stop working no matter what we push any button on the control panel or not.
If the inner cabin temperature is too high, AC can not be turned on when we start engine.

Thanks.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:31 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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The control panel will have to be checked for failed switches. This is best done by a shop if you do not have the expierence required for this repair.

Roy
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:31 AM (Merged)
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I press the air control ( on the dash)--the light does not go on no cold air--the same with the heat--no light on no heat-- the fan blows but no air comes out of the dash vents or front window vents-- the air (not hot or cold comes out the floor vents---
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:31 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Have you checked the fuses yet? There are 2 fuse panels inside thecar, one passenger side (check fuse 13- 7.5 amp) then one drivers side (check fuses 3-7.5 amp & 6 -15 amp). Then in the underhood fuse panel check fuses 56-40 amp, 57, 58 are both 20 amp
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:31 AM (Merged)
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Air Conditioning problem
1999 Honda Accord 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 89.000 miles

how much freon do you put in the car air conditioner not blowing out cold air
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:31 AM (Merged)
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If low R-134a is your problem then you can buy a canister with a gage on it and it will tell you when the system has proper pressure. One canister should take care of the problem if you don't have a leak.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 11:31 AM (Merged)
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DERRICK DAVIS
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When you turn on the a/c the a/c light blinks on and off. The fan blows but no cold air. Could this be a wiring problem?
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