bi241@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On May 17, 5:56 pm, "Steven L." <sdlit...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> I have a 1995 Honda Civic with only 80,000 miles on it.
>>
>> There's a mysterious intermittent cooling problem that two mechanics
>> have so far failed to fix: The A/C just stops cooling after 15 minutes
>> or so. If I cycle the A/C off and on with the dashboard controls a few
>> times, it seems to engage and start cooling again--only to stop cooling
>> some time later.
>>
>> So far, my mechanics have found that the clutch isn't engaging for some
>> reason. They suspect an electrical problem of some kind. They have
>> checked the refrigerant level, the compressor, the clutch, and the
>> clutch relay. The clutch relay was just replaced. But the problem
>> persists.
>>
>> My mechanics have been reduced to a fi****ng expedition--keep replacing
>> different parts. They don't know any other way to find the problem.
>>
>> Any ideas what else could be causing this?
>> Any way to track down the problem systematically?
>> How many switches and relays are involved in a Honda Civic?
>> Could it be a sensor of some kind?
>>
>> Any advice would be most welcome!
>>
>> --
>> Steven L.
>> Email: sdlit...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Remove the NOSPAM before replying to me.
>
> intermittent electrical problems are most always bad connections
>
> i second the suggestion about looking at the wiring harness behind the
> A/C panel on the dash. If there is a PCB, i would suggest an
> inspection and resolder of broken solder joints, similar to fixing the
> main relay intermittent problem.
I'll do that.
Someone else already suggested to also check the A/C on/off button (the
one that has the LED light indicator). The dash electricals are the one
thing that the mechanics haven't checked yet.
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Steven L.
Email: sdlitvin@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
the NOSPAM before replying to me.
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