Another disappointment. A/C SUCKSSSSS!!! and its HOT in here~ - Honda Prelude Forum

hwani.h22a. · 05-30-2005, 11:24 PM

First time using A/C during the summer since I got my prelude.

Wow, I heard that preludes don't have the best A/C, but this A/C SUCKS.
I mean, it sucks pretty damn bad.

Im guessing I might have to recharge it. because it shoots out warm A/C.

Another problem is, when its on full blast... its REALLY weak.
I had Honda Accord V6 before, and A/C on that thing really kicks ass.
I thought it would be at least similar, but oh wow.
Is it supposed to be that weak? I really don't see a huge difference between
the 3rd bar and 4th bar.

I just hope I don't have to replace the A/C unit or anything..
It also stinks like hell, I probably have to replace those micron A/C filter..

*SIGH*. Again.. I am never buying a used car again.
or at least not from my lude's previous owner.

spin_r_g · 05-30-2005, 11:39 PM

my ac isnt that great either
i have to leave it on 2 in like 80-90 weather and then i will still barely be comfortable.

NXLude · 05-30-2005, 11:52 PM

You can have my AC condenser and whatever else parts you need if you want. They are virgin and have never been used. Im pulling the motor on the lude in a week and wont have any use for that AC junk.....

BLACKISWHACK · 05-30-2005, 11:52 PM

i heard you HAVE to use it often or else, like you said it will break down. First time in a while may have really killed it and is not functional anymore.

my friend told me to use it now while it kills a little gas than to pay for it later in the future.

hwani.h22a. · 05-31-2005, 12:04 AM

I am pretty damn sure previous owner used the A/C pretty damn often..
It was from texas, and its pretty damn hot over there so...

Jake, I'll let you know on that. Thanks bro.

LVSBB6 · 05-31-2005, 12:10 AM

My A/C is cool as hell, but i rarely use it as robs power

JrSr2003 · 05-31-2005, 02:47 AM

Live in south texas... A/C does pretty good but it does take a few minutes to start cooling...

hwani.h22a. · 05-31-2005, 03:12 AM

mine shoots out warm air even when the car is on the highway.
damn POS..

BLACKISWHACK · 05-31-2005, 05:39 AM

^you sure the temperature control isnt on red? :\

i dont know much about the AC system, but see if theres any visible trouble leading to the radiator or something related. i dunno

im gonna stop giving advice because i might just make it worst

malken00 · 05-31-2005, 05:45 AM

I would take it to a shop to make sure there isn't some leak in the system. Also if it isn't blowing that hard, did you consider maybe the fan is jammed? Or the Evaporator? Just some thoughts. I just replaced the entire A/C in my fiance's Jeep GC and found a wad of leaves in the evaporator causing it to rot out.

My Acura's AC is nice and chilly in the hot Nevada desert

Prelude1897 · 05-31-2005, 05:56 AM

May just need to recharge the system. There's some stuff you can buy at Wal-Mart that is used for you A/C...I can't rememeber the name, but it comes in a can and you put it through you A/C lines. Try that out and see if that helps

typeshprelude98 · 05-31-2005, 10:17 AM

AC is for weenies....or fat guys like me that prespirate a lot....

but yet I dont think I ever use it unless the windows are fogged up....

kiesta00 · 05-31-2005, 01:18 PM

yea I live in southern louisiana, and the a/c doesnt really blow cool air until I start moving don the road. Maybe I need to recharge mine too...

gentro · 05-31-2005, 02:09 PM

You're in Portland for God's sake. I ripped out perfectly good A/C in my car. Do the same.

NotoriouSH · 05-31-2005, 10:40 PM

Mine's always been ice cold and the heater is toasty hot

The manual recommends running the AC for at least 10 seconds every now and then to keep it working correctly. I usually run it after a car wash to clear out any moisture as well.

IgnacioLT · 05-31-2005, 11:19 PM

You could just buy a small recharge kit to see if it helps. You can get them at like wal-mart or any auto store. It's called R-134a. Buy a small one to see if it helps at all. If it does then buy some more. I would also buy one that shows you the pressure so that you do not overcharge the system.

preludejtstyle · 06-03-2005, 11:38 PM

bah, just read the helms and buy the stuff and do it yourself. I would first check for a bind in the cable linkage or something like that. The cable is above the front passengers footrest.

sdboyd79 · 06-04-2005, 12:16 AM

I live in New Orleans, and after a few minutes mine works like a champ. On the highway, I usually have to turn it down, no matter how hot it is outside. Maybe I'm just lucky. I do turn it on every week or so in the winter to keep everything running smoothly because I had read that somewhere. Seems to do the trick.

ExOLudE · 06-04-2005, 02:08 AM

i live in texas and its hot all the time, learn how to wind down your windows

mp57078 · 06-04-2005, 04:13 AM

my AC makes me shiver with everything closed in SD. Yes the average of 90+ days WITH 90 + hUMIDITY everyday. It's like a mini FL or something!