my A/C is messed up - Honda Prelude Forum

Qveon · 05-15-2003, 02:29 AM

Yea i press the A/C button with the slider on cold and on panel and turn the fan on full and the green A/C light doesn't even come on and the compressor doesn't engage. Where do i begin?

ECHprelude · 05-15-2003, 02:36 AM

perfect time to go JDM CC. heh

ds2000 · 05-15-2003, 08:07 AM

Yep I'd agree, check out the 4G FAQ

L-U-R-C-H · 05-15-2003, 09:24 AM

lol

G_Loc · 05-15-2003, 09:50 AM

when they replaced my compressor, they had to change a fuse in the underdash fuse box cuz the compressor wasn't engaging. check those fuses

94LOOD · 05-15-2003, 09:51 AM

ive been wondering that since my compressor doesnt work, would it be easier to install the CC now? do you have to replace the compressor when you install it?

Scalifludesi · 05-15-2003, 01:24 PM

You need to resolder your circuitboard on the stock control because it looses continuity due to heat and time. Took me about an hour when I did mine (same culprit, AC light won't turn on and no cold air). But now I have a JDM climate control so no manual temp setting

Scalifludesi · 05-15-2003, 01:25 PM

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Originally posted by LilImportkid
ive been wondering that since my compressor doesnt work, would it be easier to install the CC now? do you have to replace the compressor when you install it?

You don't need to take the compressor out if you swap to a CC but you will need to take your dash and evaporator out.

G_Loc · 05-15-2003, 02:12 PM

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Originally posted by Scalifludesi

You don't need to take the compressor out if you swap to a CC but you will need to take your dash and evaporator out.

depends if you do the half assed swap or the full swap, haha

i haven't had time to install mine

PÂ®Ã©Â£Ã¹Ã?e95 · 05-15-2003, 09:12 PM

Keep in mind guys...if your AC compressor did mess up, it IS on recall for 4th gens. Might save you some $$. Honda reimbursed me for the repairs. This has been discussed before though, just run a search on 'AC compressor recall' or something.

Scalifludesi · 05-15-2003, 11:51 PM

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Originally posted by G_Loc

depends if you do the half assed swap or the full swap, haha

i haven't had time to install mine

I did the full swap with the sensors and all and never removed my compressor. I didn't even remove the dash.

JDM digital climate control + Touchscreen LCD = :) :) :)

G_Loc · 05-16-2003, 09:33 AM

no no, i meant that about the removing the dash part

94LOOD · 05-19-2003, 04:40 PM

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Originally posted by PÂ®Ã©Â£Ã¹Ã?e95
Keep in mind guys...if your AC compressor did mess up, it IS on recall for 4th gens. Might save you some $$. Honda reimbursed me for the repairs. This has been discussed before though, just run a search on 'AC compressor recall' or something.

I just bought the car, If i called Honda do you think i could still get reimbursed?
is there any official site showing the VIN #'s that are affected?

quickprelude · 06-05-2003, 08:04 AM

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Originally posted by LilImportkid

I just bought the car, If i called Honda do you think i could still get reimbursed?
is there any official site showing the VIN #'s that are affected?

how did you make out with this? im still trying to dig up info on the recall....

G_Loc · 06-05-2003, 09:39 AM

yea, i never found any info relating to the a/c compressor

94LOOD · 06-05-2003, 10:19 AM

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Originally posted by quickprelude

how did you make out with this? im still trying to dig up info on the recall....

sorry, how did i make out with what?
im having a very difficult time finding info on this too, but i still havent called my local honda either, soooooo..... im not sure

PÂ®Ã©Â£Ã¹Ã?e95 · 06-11-2003, 02:28 PM

I called Honda and the very kind lady told me about this recall.

red92s · 06-11-2003, 02:49 PM

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Originally posted by Qveon
Where do i begin?

www.helminc.com

Phamine · 07-03-2003, 09:04 PM

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Hope the person you talked to was right. I've been searching

Recall Search
1996-1998 front lower ball joints recall

It's strange that I didn't find the balancer seal recall on 94-96 Preludes here????

I'll call the dealerships Monday - My compressor is not turning on=[

Phamine · 07-03-2003, 10:35 PM

Found the link for the A/C recall

A/C Recall

So Honda are obligated to repair recalls I take it