AC stops working after driving 10 miles
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AC stops working after driving 10 miles
I have a 2002 Honda Civic LX sedan. I had this problem last year and took it to a local garage where the mechanic topped off the coolant (although he said it wasn't down that much) and cleaned out the orifice tube. It worked (somewhat) better, but not like I remember it being. This year it's the same problem - nice and cool for 10 miles, then suddenly it's blowing ambient temp air. What would be the suspected problem given this description?
#2
welcome to the forum. on my 02 civic, the thermister was cracked, it is located in the duct area near the fan under the glove box, held in with 2 screw/bolt. it looks like a coil with green ceramic material. also the presser sensor could go out. it gives a low freon sense and stops the compressor from engaging.
#3
Thanks for your response. I'm an old lady that doesn't know much about car innards and am not mechanically handy. I wanted to take it to the dealership garage, but a friend to whom I mentioned this said if they have to replace the condenser, it will cost more than the car is worth and maybe I should consider getting a new car. I told her that I've had so much replaced on it in the last 4 years, I almost have a new car. I just wanted an idea of what the problem might be so I am not bamboozled for repairs.
#4
i owned a 02 civix dx and had a/c and a good radio installed, got over 320k hwy miles. just changed fluids and brakes. yours should go a long time, and if the a/c goes out, it is still cheaper than a new car. any car over 5 years old starts to do the nickle and dime to fix , but is still cheaper than an new car payment or cost. but if you do decide to get a new car, text me and i try to help you on how to buy one and get a good price.
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