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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 02:23 PM
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My a/c is just not blowing cold. I had the compressor changed and put freon in it. I had it drained and refilled because I thought it had too much oil, still not cold enough. I dont know what it is. its like the temperature is not being reached to cool the car inside just blowing heat. Its only cools once the sun goes down, but thats not normal. Could it be a block in a line? Any tips? I need help before going to a shop and getting overcharged.


Also out of nowhere I hear this strainning noise when I crank the car. it sounds like me turning the key back to hard (errr) I tried turning it lighter but I still hear it. What could it be?

 
Old Aug 1, 2005 | 09:12 PM
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maybe you need to recharge your ac that all i can think of.
 
Old Aug 1, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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Also maybe something is leaking that why the cold air is not transferring the cold air to your vents.
 
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 01:13 PM
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No leaks were found. The compressor was changed and the freon was drained and refilled. It's full of freon but still not cold enough. What could be blocking my air or making it not get cold enough??
 
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 01:29 PM
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Its only cools once the sun goes down, but thats not normal.
Maybe it is normal cuz my car is like that too and so is my friend 03 corolla. Just gotta give it some time to cool.
 
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 01:49 PM
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I HAVE A 90 COROLLA THAT STAYS FREEZING. YOU TURN THE A/C ON AND ITS INSTANT FREEZING COLD NO MATTER HOW HOT OUTSIDE. I DONT KNOW WHAT'S WITH THE CIVIC IT NEVER GETS THAT COLD NO MATTER HOW LONG RUNNING, IT CANT BE NORMAL.
 
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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Part of the honda not being very cold is the fact that they dont use the best door seals on the civics. Mine does the same thing not very cold but it is cold none the less.
 
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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the hotter it is, the wamer its going to blow out. thats why it blows cold at night. when its 85 out with 50% humidity then it only has to blow around 70 degrees. a lot of people think its suppost to be freezing no matter what.
 
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 03:58 PM
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the hotter it is, the wamer its going to blow out. thats why it blows cold at night. when its 85 out with 50% humidity then it only has to blow around 70 degrees. a lot of people think its suppost to be freezing no matter what.
my corolla freezes no matter what on start but my civic is another story.
 
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 03:59 PM
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Part of the honda not being very cold is the fact that they dont use the best door seals on the civics. Mine does the same thing not very cold but it is cold none the less.
But at least it gets cold enough eventually with the sun out right? mine isn't and I dont know why. Everyone agrees who has felt it that its not normal even when it being hot out.
 



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