Michael Pardee wrote:
> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
> news:Xns981B7C6E5B8FCjyanikkuanet@129.250.170.84.. .
> >
> > My 94 Integra uses R134a,it would seem like a 96 Honda would too.
> >
> > I wonder if his compressor is not compressing anymore?
> > No compressed freon;no expansion and cooling.
> > Maybe the compressor seals are gone.
> >
> > --
> > Jim Yanik
>
> Well, not actually the seals or the charge would be gone. But the valves are
> a common problem in compressors, and they will give that sort of symptom. I
> don't have the tools or expertise to say any more than that, but... if the
> vacuum side of the compressor plumbing is cold when the A/C has been running
> a couple minutes - cold enough to be uncomfortable if you grip it for ten
> seconds - the problem is in the air mixing. If not, it's time to take it to
> a professional.
>
> Mike

It could be the valves, but more than likely not. He will need a set
of gauges to check for that. Bad valves will show as a lack of pumping

power. IE: The low side doesn't pull down low enough, and the high side
not high enough. Usually a car compressor that would have that problem
probably ran low on oil for a good while. I see bad valves on home
units
more often than I do car units. Usually the car units, it's leaky
seals,
restriction in the metering, yada, yada.. I can't say what refrigerant
he
has, but it could be 134a.. It'll say somewhere, and also the type of
service valve will give a clue.
MK