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Possible A/C compressor trouble

Tiny
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  • 2002 HONDA CIVIC
  • 1.4L
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
My A/C started blowing warm air about a week ago so I stopped using it until I could get it checked. But now the car is making a clanking noise and I smell steam. Now could this be that my compressor needs to be replaced or is there a simpler cheaper solution?
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Friday, August 24th, 2018 AT 11:53 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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No, it does sounds like the compressor is out. If you leave the HVAC system off does the noise and smell stop? If so the compressor is bad. Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Saturday, August 25th, 2018 AT 2:48 PM

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