"Pete C." > wrote in message
...
> Masospaghetti wrote:
> >
> > Hey all,
> >
> > Car is a 1986 Honda CRX. Where should I start looking for trouble if
> > pushing the A/C button does _nothing_? No increased idle, no condenser
> > fan, and obviously no cooling. the only thing that happens is the little
> > "A/C" light turns on.
> >
> > Thanks
> > James
>
> Take it to a reputable shop, or buy a service manual. Might want to
> spend the $15 on a service manual first anyway so you can check the
> simpler stuff yourself. Either way, if the system needs evac and
> recharge you're going to need to bring it to a shop for that due to
> freon regulations.
>
> I recently repaired the A/C on my truck. I took it to a shop for
> diagnosis which revealed leaking compressor seals. I couldn't justify
> the cost to replace with new for a 9yr old truck so I had them leave the
> system empty. I then replaced the compressor, orifice tube and
> accumulator dryer myself using inexpensive rebuilt parts. Once I was
> done I brought the truck back to the shop for evac and recharge.
>

I've done this myself before, however I have a leak detector, vacuum
pump and guage set, flush gun and can do everything without paying a
shop. Keep in mind that if you get 2 years out of an inexpensive rebuilt
compressor, your doing pretty good.

Ted