Driving around Alabama in the summer can be an unpleasant experience if your air conditioning isn’t working properly. Unfortunately, there are several possible reasons that the air conditioning won’t keep your car cool, including both minor and serious issues. Because of this, the best course of action is to bring your Honda to your service center for evaluation. Even if you plan to do that, it helps to have an idea of what the service staff may say.
Mechanical Issues
Some of the most mechanical issues that lead to the air conditioning to stop working include a problem with the radiator fan. In this case, either the wiring or the fan unit may need a replacement. In other cases, the compressor won’t be engaging properly. When this happens, it can lead to your car overheating. At times, the “blend air door” might accidentally draw the heat out of the engine as opposed to the cool air it should be taking in. It is also possible that the evaporator unit is worn out, the thermal expansion valve is clogged, or the dryer has become damaged from excessive moisture or dirt.
Other Issues
While the problem with the AC may be mechanical in nature, that isn’t always the case. Sometimes it is as simple as an issue with the refrigerant, such as requiring a recharge. At other times, the levels of Freon, a substance necessary for the unit to work, may be low or leaking. In the case of low levels, simply filling it up will be enough. However, a leak needs to be taken care of so the problem doesn’t repeat itself.
What to Do
You can try to diagnose the non-working AC system in your Honda yourself with the help of online tips, but unless you have mechanical or air conditioning knowledge, you are only likely to resolve easy problems. Instead, you should have a professional take a look for you.
The trained technicians at the Brannon Honda service center in Birmingham, Alabama, will gladly inspect your car’s air conditioning system and related components to determine and resolve the problem for you.
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