Where did the A/C go ?

bmcgjax · 06-30-2005, 10:01 AM

I pull out of the driveway and get half way down the block and realize my A/C is blowing warm air.

After two weeks and 400 miles (and owning 5 other hondas at some point) I am stunned.......

Yes I did check all of buttons and tried multiple settings (like my smart aleck service advisor suggested).

Has anyone heard of this issue?

06 RTL Black

captmiddy · 06-30-2005, 10:24 AM

I haven't noticed this problem before. I have noticed that it will blow warmish air when the temp reaches the level you set the auto to but if you dial this all the way to low it will always blow cold air. It certainly seems something isn't right. If you can't get AC when you turn it all the way back to low and the AC is listed in the LCD then there is something wrong and you shoud go to the dealership to get it looked at.

Tex's Ridge · 06-30-2005, 10:42 AM

Sounds like the AC compressor clutch is not engaging. Definitely something wrong.

arteegee · 06-30-2005, 11:24 AM

Had this happen on a trip in a Chrysler 300 recently. Turned off AC for a few miles and it worked after a rest. Chalked it up as a computer/sensor glitch and haven't seen it since.

jeffiam · 06-30-2005, 11:35 AM

ya know, i could have sworn i thought my a/c when warmish for a few seconds in the LO position. thought this happened a couple of times but wasn't/ am not sure.

Delrio · 06-30-2005, 03:44 PM

I think I know where you are coming from when you mentioned all the other Hondas you have owned. My old Accord and my Daughter's Civic will both part your hair on high and put frost on the winsdshield....

The "Silver Bullet" doesn't have the same blast but does get it done even here in Phoenix.

shingles · 06-30-2005, 04:13 PM

check all the fuses, make sure none of the AC related ones are blown.

csimo · 06-30-2005, 07:27 PM

Check the A/C condensor (in front of the radiator) for damage. Both the Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline have a serious flaw when it comes to protecting the condensor. I've read many reports of people with new Odyssey's having hundreds of dollars of repairs due to small rocks and pebbles hitting the condensor. The Ridgeline sits a little higher but seriously lacks protection.

Why Honda left the condensor completely open in places is beyond my understanding. I've never seen vehicles so subject to easy damage.

Take a look... just a matter of luck if yours doesn't get hit.

arteegee · 06-30-2005, 07:31 PM

How do I protect it?

csimo · 06-30-2005, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arteegee

How do I protect it?

For the Odyssey crowd there are several aftermarket devices designed to fix what Honda forgot.

I've already seen someone here on ROC make some mods to help with this problem.

Hopefully the aftermarket will come to our rescue if this becomes the problem that I suspect.

06-30-2005, 10:01 AM	#1
bmcgjax ROC Rank: Freshman Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3	Where did the A/C go ? I pull out of the driveway and get half way down the block and realize my A/C is blowing warm air. After two weeks and 400 miles (and owning 5 other hondas at some point) I am stunned....... Yes I did check all of buttons and tried multiple settings (like my smart aleck service advisor suggested). Has anyone heard of this issue? 06 RTL Black

06-30-2005, 10:24 AM	#2
captmiddy ROC Rank: 1k Comma Club 2006 RTL Redrock Pearl / Beige Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eastern MA Posts: 1,165	Re: Where did the A/C go ? I haven't noticed this problem before. I have noticed that it will blow warmish air when the temp reaches the level you set the auto to but if you dial this all the way to low it will always blow cold air. It certainly seems something isn't right. If you can't get AC when you turn it all the way back to low and the AC is listed in the LCD then there is something wrong and you shoud go to the dealership to get it looked at. __________________ A day late, $2000 short, the price of wanting something really badly. 2006 Ridgeline RTL-S/R-Navi Redrock Pearl/Beige (16.759 MPG 24374.2 miles ~$2.65/G ) Accessories: Roof Rack, Carpets, Trailer Hitch, Bed Extender 2008 Toyata Camry Hybrid Grey (35+mpg lifetime)

06-30-2005, 10:42 AM	#3
Tex's Ridge Senior Member 2006 RTL Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,219	Re: Where did the A/C go ? Sounds like the AC compressor clutch is not engaging. Definitely something wrong.

06-30-2005, 11:24 AM	#4
arteegee ROC Rank: 5k Comma Club 2006 RTL Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 5,878	Re: Where did the A/C go ? Had this happen on a trip in a Chrysler 300 recently. Turned off AC for a few miles and it worked after a rest. Chalked it up as a computer/sensor glitch and haven't seen it since.

06-30-2005, 11:35 AM	#5
jeffiam ROC Rank: Junior 2006 RTL Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: May 2005 Location: dallas. tx Posts: 460	Re: Where did the A/C go ? ya know, i could have sworn i thought my a/c when warmish for a few seconds in the LO position. thought this happened a couple of times but wasn't/ am not sure.

06-30-2005, 03:44 PM	#6
Delrio ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTL Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: PHOENIX Posts: 39	Re: Where did the A/C go ? I think I know where you are coming from when you mentioned all the other Hondas you have owned. My old Accord and my Daughter's Civic will both part your hair on high and put frost on the winsdshield.... The "*Silver Bullet*" doesn't have the same blast but does get it done even here in Phoenix. __________________ "HAM AND EGGS - A day's work for the chicken, a lifetime commitment for the pig."

06-30-2005, 04:13 PM	#7
shingles ROC Rank: Senior Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 575	Re: Where did the A/C go ? check all the fuses, make sure none of the AC related ones are blown.

06-30-2005, 07:27 PM	#8
csimo Moderator 2006 RTL Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: May 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,297	Re: Where did the A/C go ? Check the A/C condensor (in front of the radiator) for damage. Both the Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline have a serious flaw when it comes to protecting the condensor. I've read many reports of people with new Odyssey's having hundreds of dollars of repairs due to small rocks and pebbles hitting the condensor. The Ridgeline sits a little higher but seriously lacks protection. Why Honda left the condensor completely open in places is beyond my understanding. I've never seen vehicles so subject to easy damage. Take a look... just a matter of luck if yours doesn't get hit. __________________ -Joe email: joe at ridgelineownersclub . com (anti-spam measure, but you can figure it out)

06-30-2005, 07:31 PM	#9
arteegee ROC Rank: 5k Comma Club 2006 RTL Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 5,878	Re: Where did the A/C go ? How do I protect it?

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