Why is my Honda Civic air con not working?

Why is my Honda Civic air con not working?

TL;DR No air con (compressor OK) -> regassed -> Air Con OK -> Air Con tails off over a week -> Gas checked, no leak -> Compressor not working -> Relay replaced -> Compressor still not working -> What now? No gas loss you say, good. There are high and low sensors that may be preventing the AC engaging?

Why is the air conditioning not working on my Honda Jazz?

(Read 14255 times) Air conditioning not working. The seller told us the aircon wasn’t working when we bought my daughter’s Jazz last week and I’m determined to get it going at whatever cost as the car was very good value so we have a bit of leeway. The button on the dash brings its light on but no fans and no click of the compressor starting.

What to do if your Honda A / C unit is not working?

As Eric has said before, A/C work is very difficult, and dangerous, for the DIY. You may be better off going to a shop and paying for an A/C service. That costs about the same as good set of gauges anyway. At the very least, they can tell you what is wrong with the system if there is a bad part.

Why does my Honda A / C run intermittently?

As I stated before, this is a control issue, confirmed by the fact that the compressor ran when you jumped the relay. The HVAC self-test rules out the evap thermistor. Measure the voltage on the middle pin with a voltmeter as twiggy suggested.

What to do if your Honda AC is not working?

You may be better off going to a shop and paying for an A/C service. That costs about the same as good set of gauges anyway. At the very least, they can tell you what is wrong with the system if there is a bad part. I should also mention that the fan still comes on even when the AC isn’t on.

Why does my Honda A / C only work intermittently?

It will work intermittently but after a time will open up. Best test for this is to run it until it stops then check continuity across the clutch coil. Controlers can go bad as well, but typically on this model i have found it is the clutch coil.

What happens if your AC control switch is not working?

The AC control switch is what powers and controls the AC compressor, as well as the entire system. If it is not working properly, then the AC compressor may not come on, which will prevent the AC from blowing cold air. In most cases a bad or failing AC control switch will display noticeable symptoms that hint…

How do you turn off air vent in Honda Accord?

The LED should flash on and off as you press the button. Turn the ignition and the fan switch to the “OFF” position. Set the temperature control dial on Max Cool. Push the mode control button and select Vent. Turn on the ignition.

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