Air Conditioner stopped working

[chaz]

I needed to use my air conditioner in my 2007 RTL and when I turned it on all I got was hot air blowing in my face. The display indicated that the AC was on. It worked well last summer.
I cannot find any fuses for the airconditioner. Does anybody have any ideas?
I have to wait 2 to 3 weeks for a dealer appointment.

2007 RTL with NAVI.

[k757]

Find another dealer, anything more than a week is WAY too much.

[Tcape]

I don't mean to ask a dumb question, but have you checked the owner's manual for the location of the A/C fuses?

[chaz]

Yes, I actually did this and I found no reference to air conditioner fuses.
I even reread the instructions on AC use. Still can't get any cool air.

[Truckin']

Have you changed your cabin air filter? It wouldn't make the air hot, but it greatly impedes air flow if it's dirty.

Clean or replace your own cabin filter, improve air flow & save a bundle

[FTM1]

Originally Posted by chaz

I needed to use my air conditioner in my 2007 RTL and when I turned it on all I got was hot air blowing in my face. The display indicated that the AC was on. It worked well last summer.
I cannot find any fuses for the airconditioner. Does anybody have any ideas?
I have to wait 2 to 3 weeks for a dealer appointment.

2007 RTL with NAVI.

You have a 2007 is your truck still covered by warranty?

[mdwalls]

Did you turn down the temp settings ? If you had it on 68 one chilly morning it will stay at 68 with the air on.

[shovelhd]

The A/C compressor clutch is protected by fuse #12 (7.5A) in the primary underhood fuse box. Your owner's manual has this listed as "MG Clutch". MG must be Japanese for "air conditioning".

If that fuse is good, it's probably something else. My first guess would be low freon.

[HondaTech]

99% of A/C failures are caused by low refrigerant. As the refrigerant leaks out, the pressure inside the system drops. If the pressure gets low enough, the compressor will not engage. The typical leak is from the a/c condenser - located right in front of the radiator and subjected to impact damage from all varieties of road debris. I'd have the system checked out. It's a typical complaint as the weather warms up, and many shops run A/C specials early in the season.



HT

[chaz]

I finally got my RL into the dealer. The diagnosis was a hole in the air conditioner condensor caused by a rock or something thrown into it.
This is not a part failure therefore it is not covered under warranty. I called my auto insurance carrier and they will probably cover the damage, but I am stuck with paying the deductible. They should also cover car rental while the RL is being fixed.

There is nothing in the front to protect the condensor. Is there any product available that will protect this area?