1996 Honda Civic some time work some not a/c troubles all t

1996 HONDA CIVIC
115,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ARRIOLA0380
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ok my a/c dont work some times ok i turn the ac on works like 30 min after that stop just blow litle bit in hi and ice come out small pieces and when u are in the stop start shake the car like if goin to stop engine i already change the dryer ,expancion valve, clean the lines i change compresor ,so what else can by and some times make noise like gnashing some times in compresor let me know
Apr 4, 2009 at 7:43 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi arriola0380,

Seems the AC systm is overcooling causing frosting of the cooling coil and this would result in low air flow and non cold air to come out. Check the thermostat setting, could be a faulty thermostat or the location of the sensor is out of position.

Check for outside air leakage which would expedite the frosting condition.

Gnashing of the compressor could be due to high pressure in AC system, maybe ovefilling of gas. Check for loose belts or faulty crank pulley.
Apr 8, 2009 at 1:28 AM
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