1991 Honda Accord AC White Smoke

Avatar
KELLYMITCHELL
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
i had my air conditioning on and noticed a faint white smoke coming from the vent- it was odorless, the air was still cool, went away after a few minutes. what is this?
May 23, 2006 at 6:50 AM
Advertisement
Avatar
LOSONE
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 1,616 POSTS
It isn't smoke, it's condensation caused by a differental dew point beteen the inside and outside air.

When the weather changes it will go away.

If it was freon leaking you would have trouble breathing because it inhibits oxygen.
May 23, 2006 at 6:53 AM
Avatar
KELLYMITCHELL
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
thank you so much!
May 23, 2006 at 6:59 AM

Suggested Repair

No repair is needed. The faint white vapor from the vents is condensation from a dew-point difference between inside and outside air, not smoke or a refrigerant leak. It should stop when the weather changes. A refrigerant leak would typically make breathing difficult because it displaces oxygen.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1991 Honda Accord noticed faint, odorless white vapor from the air-conditioning vents while the air stayed cool; it cleared after a few minutes. The expert explained it was condensation from a dew-point difference, not smoke, and said it should go away with a weather change. A freon leak was considered unlikely because that would interfere with breathing.

Add a reply
Join 2CarPros for free, one of the most advanced car repair communities on the internet. From first-time drivers to seasoned mechanics, everyone is welcome to reply, share details, and get better answers. You can add a temporary image or video first; uploads are limited to 20 MB.

Frequently Asked Problems for This Vehicle