A/C Troubleshooting Resources Roundup (AJA0190)

Publication date: 2015-05-01
Reference number: AJA0190

A/C TROUBLESHOOTING RESOURCES ROUNDUP

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): AJA0190, Date of Issue: May 01, 2015

HONDA:

All Models

SERVICE INFORMATION

Got an A/C problem and you're not sure where to start? Use this job aid to locate the following handy A/C troubleshooting resources based on the vehicle's symptom(s):

Tech2Tech video segments
Service News articles
Job aids

This job aid is intended as a handy resource for A/C problems you may encounter. It does not replace an SIS keyword search by vehicle to locate the other relevant service bulletins, troubleshooting, and service procedures.

If you have this A/C symptom or problem...	Check out these helpful resources... (Click the link to view resource)
Not sure what the problem is or where to start? A/C questionnaire obtains the necessary problem information for troubleshooting. A/C Diagnostic Process is always the starting point to guide you through A/C troubleshooting.	+ A/C Repair Questionnaire + A/C Diagnostic Process
A/C inoperative and you're not sure if it's an electrical, mechanical, or refrigeration problem? Use these two resources to use the HDS PGM-FI data list to help narrow down the cause.	SN Troubleshooting an Inoperative A/C T2T A/C Troubleshooting with the PGM-FI Data List
Noise, refrigerant vapor, or both coming from under the hood. Poor A/C performance. Dead battery after parking for a short time or overnight.	SN A/C Problems or a Dead Battery? Check the Compressor Clutch Relay T2T Poor A/C Performance or Dead Battery? Could Be a Sticking Compressor Clutch Relay
Scraping/grinding noise from the drive belt area, especially with the A/C off. A/C doesn't work sometimes or at all.	SN A/C Compressor Clutch Inspection & Replacement Tips SN Engine Noise, A/C Not Working Right? Check Compressor Clutch First T2T A/C Compressor Clutch Inspection and Replacement T2T T2T - Noise Under Hood, A/C Not Working Right? Check the Compressor Clutch First T2T T2T-Safely Remove That Rotor Pulley with the A/C Compressor Kit
A/C cools poorly during hard acceleration.	SN A/C Cools Poorly During Hard Acceleration
Reduced vent airflow and/or poor cooling after extended highway driving with the A/C on.	SN Poor Airflow or Cooling After Extended Highway Driving with A/C On
Not sure how much refrigerant is in the vehicle? Need information on the A/C refrigerant recovery & charging process & equipment?	T2T Meet the Latest In A/C Machines: The Robinair 48920T + R-134a Refrigerant Oil Guide
A/C compressor failure & possible system contamination.	+ A/C System - Contamination Inspection
Not sure if the A/C system is performing to specifications?	T2T Check Out the Interactive A/C Performance Test + A/C Performance Test (Interactive)