The A/C is blowing out hot air more than cold?

2008 HONDA CIVIC
200,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHARLENE SMALLWOOD
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The Compressor is kicking on and does not need Freon. Ready to blow up car!!! Any help appreciated.
Aug 25, 2023 at 2:42 PM
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I would turn the system on and then confirm the larger A/C line-tube coming from the fire wall is cold, if so, the air mix door actuator needs to be replaced. Here is a guide to go over and the location of the actuator in the images below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-air-conditioner-not-working-or-is-weak

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens. Follow the red arrow to show you the place to grasp for the temperature check.
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Aug 26, 2023 at 12:42 PM
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