2001 Honda Civic AC not working

Tiny
JSZUNG
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  • 2001 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 140 MILES
AC just stopped working half way into a 20 minute drive on a hot hot day in texas. The cold air just faded into hot air. That night it seemed to come back on for a few and the next day it came back on and started blowing cold again for about 15 minutes before going back to hot again. I know AC systems don't "use" refrigerant and since it came back on and worked for a while I dont think it needs a recharge. When I turn the ac on now, I can hear the fan engage and the engine increases its idle however still no cold. Help! I don't have a lot of money to spend replacing compressors and such.
Friday, August 29th, 2008 AT 3:32 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi jszung,

Too bad, seems ths compressor clutch is not catching and might need some adjustment.

Check if the compressor is working when it is cold and again when it is not.
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Saturday, August 30th, 2008 AT 9:45 AM

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