04 Civic Air Conditioner Not So Good

From Baltimore, 3 posts

As an FYI, I have had the same problem with a 95 Honda Civic Coupe EX here in Phoenix. When I go to work in the morning, after the car has been garaged all night, the AC works 100% of the time. If I leave work after dark and the car has had time to cool, then it works 100% of the time. If I attempt to drive it after it has been in the sun for just an hour, the AC will not work at all... 100% of the time. There must be some sort of heat sensor preventing it from working... As with the others, I've taken it in and their solution is to charge the freon. Then they have me drive it after it has been parked in the garage for hours.







It is a 95 and onits last legs, but I am considering another Honda and need to be certain that this is not a problem with all Hondas.







This thread's topic deals with a design defect unique to the 7th generation of Civics (model years 2001-2005). You might want to start a new thread to deal with your issue. Our cars suffer from a design defect involving every car for which no fix is known. I am so glad I found this forum. I have had Toyotas for 12 years and have never had a problem with air conditioning. I buy a brand new Honda Civic Ex in April of 2006 and the air sucks! I am used to cold cold air coming out immediately and staying that way. I now with this humid weather in Baltimore, have the air on the coldest it can go and only cool air comes out. When I go around a corner, warm air blows out of the vent. What's the deal?! Looks like the problem has not been fixed on the 2006 model years either! I am taking my car in this Friday to the dealership to look at the problem. I am also having a problem with slow response on my rear defroster and poor radio reception. Not sure if all are connected somehow, but come on! This is a brand new car and these things should not be happening. Anyone else have problems with their radio reception and with the rear defroster as well? I am going to bring these reviews into the dealership so that they know I am not crazy AND that the air conditioner problem is not unique to my car only. It is definitely a Honda problem. I'll keep you posted on what happens.



Any luck with getting this fixed. I have a 2006 with all the issues.

Quote: null Well wouldn't you know the service guy said there is nothing wrong with the air cond, the radio reception or the rear defroster. Bull! He gave me a report that shows the specifications on checking the air conditioner. Apparently, the vents should be blowing out 41 degrees under 89 degrees and over that 50 degrees. What?! They evacuated and recharged air conditioner, which has not helped at all. I even told them I followed the suggestions that I saw on-line that said to place your air on max ac. So, I drove 40 minutes with the air on the coldest setting, the air on max ac and turned upn all the way. When I arrived at the dealership I showed them how my shirt was all wet on my back because I was sweating so much. They didn't care one bit! I don't care what the "Honda specifications" are I just want it to blow out cold air. I spoke with 2 of my co-workers who have 2006 Civics and they have the same problem. If Honda has had this problem for years (from what I see here from all the complaints posted) then WHY aren't they fixing it? As for the radio reception they found nothing wrong with it (I think they think I'm nuts!). I told them that a radio station should not be staticing and going in and out. I really should have taken them on a test drive. I think it does have something to do with the window anntenna. It still sucks! No fix. Rear defroster he told me there is no problem. All the connector wires, etc are fine. So, it looks like I'm stuck with all these problems, which to me are major problems. The service guy said he would look into any recalls etc... Whatever! I loved Toyota but was swayed to Honda because of "the bargain" the Civic was. I will contact Honda Customer Care with my unhappiness, but according to what I've seen on this site, Honda does not care. Let me know if you were able to get anywhere with your complaints.

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Originally posted by Juless44 on 21 Jul 2006 7:05 PM
Well wouldn't you know the service guy said there is nothing wrong with the air cond, the radio reception or the rear defroster. Bull! He gave me a report that shows the specifications on checking the air conditioner. Apparently, the vents should be blowing out 41 degrees under 89 degrees and over that 50 degrees. What?! They evacuated and recharged air conditioner, which has not helped at all. I even told them I followed the suggestions that I saw on-line that said to place your air on max ac. So, I drove 40 minutes with the air on the coldest setting, the air on max ac and turned upn all the way. When I arrived at the dealership I showed them how my shirt was all wet on my back because I was sweating so much. They didn't care one bit! I don't care what the "Honda specifications" are I just want it to blow out cold air. I spoke with 2 of my co-workers who have 2006 Civics and they have the same problem. If Honda has had this problem for years (from what I see here from all the complaints posted) then WHY aren't they fixing it? As for the radio reception they found nothing wrong with it (I think they think I'm nuts!). I told them that a radio station should not be staticing and going in and out. I really should have taken them on a test drive. I think it does have something to do with the window anntenna. It still sucks! No fix. Rear defroster he told me there is no problem. All the connector wires, etc are fine. So, it looks like I'm stuck with all these problems, which to me are major problems. The service guy said he would look into any recalls etc... Whatever! I loved Toyota but was swayed to Honda because of "the bargain" the Civic was. I will contact Honda Customer Care with my unhappiness, but according to what I've seen on this site, Honda does not care. Let me know if you were able to get anywhere with your complaints.



i seriously feel your pain right now. do you live in az? if so, where did you take it?



i wish you luck with honda customer care. they didnt seem to care about my complaint. maybe by now they will. i hope for your sake anyway...



i couldn't go through another arizona summer like that so i traded the piece of garbage in and bought a nissan altima--best decision ever car wise! i will not buy from honda again and i strongly discourage anyone i know from buying a civic.



good luck to you all with your issues. i hope you get better resolution than i did.

From Beaumont, Texas, 3 posts

Originally posted by AZMadHatter on 12 Jul 2006 7:04 PM
Originally posted by hddude55 on 11 Jul 2006 10:21 PM
Originally posted by AZMadHatter on 11 Jul 2006 6:48 PM
As an FYI, I have had the same problem with a 95 Honda Civic Coupe EX here in Phoenix. When I go to work in the morning, after the car has been garaged all night, the AC works 100% of the time. If I leave work after dark and the car has had time to cool, then it works 100% of the time. If I attempt to drive it after it has been in the sun for just an hour, the AC will not work at all... 100% of the time. There must be some sort of heat sensor preventing it from working... As with the others, I've taken it in and their solution is to charge the freon. Then they have me drive it after it has been parked in the garage for hours.







It is a 95 and on its last legs, but I am considering another Honda and need to be certain that this is not a problem with all Hondas.







This thread's topic deals with a design defect unique to the 7th generation of Civics (model years 2001-2005). You might want to start a new thread to deal with your issue. Our cars suffer from a design defect involving every car for which no fix is known.





That is why I started the comment with "As an FYI"... and by the way, the point of my comment was to demonstrate that this problem is not just "a design defect unique to the 7th generation of Civics (model years 2001-2005)." Through greater knowledge comes greater understanding. BTW, I have driven in many Honda Civics in the 2001-2005 range which have no such issues with the AC, so again, you're an idiot.



I am having the same problem with a '95 Honda Civic DX. My mechanic has replaced everything there is to replace and yet it is still doing it. Was your compressor replaced with a new one that might be found on the new DX's? I think mine may have been.

From Beaumont, Texas, 3 posts

Originally posted by AZMadHatter on 11 Jul 2006 6:48 PM
As an FYI, I have had the same problem with a 95 Honda Civic Coupe EX here in Phoenix. When I go to work in the morning, after the car has been garaged all night, the AC works 100% of the time. If I leave work after dark and the car has had time to cool, then it works 100% of the time. If I attempt to drive it after it has been in the sun for just an hour, the AC will not work at all... 100% of the time. There must be some sort of heat sensor preventing it from working... As with the others, I've taken it in and their solution is to charge the freon. Then they have me drive it after it has been parked in the garage for hours.





It is a 95 and onits last legs, but I am considering another Honda and need to be certain that this is not a problem with all Hondas.



Just wanted to let you know that I found another forum where a mechanic fixed this problem on his own Honda. His name is Shrimphead, look at the 8th comment down. I sent an email to my mechanic with this very link, and told him to go ahead and do what this guy did. What else do I have to lose? Everything else has been replaced. Hope this helps.





http://autoforums.carjunky.com/autoforums/Automotive_Repair_C1/Heating_or_AC_Issues_F8/Honda_Civic_1995_A/C_wont_work_at_hot_!!_P887/

5 posts

Originally posted by AZMadHatter on 12 Jul 2006 7:04 PM
Originally posted by hddude55 on 11 Jul 2006 10:21 PM
Originally posted by AZMadHatter on 11 Jul 2006 6:48 PM


This thread's topic deals with a design defect unique to the 7th generation of Civics (model years 2001-2005). You might want to start a new thread to deal with your issue. Our cars suffer from a design defect involving every car for which no fix is known.





That is why I started the comment with "As an FYI"... and by the way, the point of my comment was to demonstrate that this problem is not just "a design defect unique to the 7th generation of Civics (model years 2001-2005)." Through greater knowledge comes greater understanding. BTW, I have driven in many Honda Civics in the 2001-2005 range which have no such issues with the AC, so again, you're an idiot.



Thanks. If you were so smart you'd know that hijacking threads by changing the subject is rude. I only gently suggested you start your own thread to discuss issues about your car's generation which has nothing to do with the thread. I hope you have a sweaty day, jerk.

From Baltimore, 3 posts

Originally posted by bldbabcock on 22 Jul 2006 9:30 PM
Originally posted by Juless44 on 12 Jul 2006 5:03 PM
Originally posted by hddude55 on 11 Jul 2006 10:21 PM
Originally posted by AZMadHatter on 11 Jul 2006 6:48 PM
As an FYI, I have had the same problem with a 95 Honda Civic Coupe EX here in Phoenix. When I go to work in the morning, after the car has been garaged all night, the AC works 100% of the time. If I leave work after dark and the car has had time to cool, then it works 100% of the time. If I attempt to drive it after it has been in the sun for just an hour, the AC will not work at all... 100% of the time. There must be some sort of heat sensor preventing it from working... As with the others, I've taken it in and their solution is to charge the freon. Then they have me drive it after it has been parked in the garage for hours.







It is a 95 and onits last legs, but I am considering another Honda and need to be certain that this is not a problem with all Hondas.







This thread's topic deals with a design defect unique to the 7th generation of Civics (model years 2001-2005). You might want to start a new thread to deal with your issue. Our cars suffer from a design defect involving every car for which no fix is known. I am so glad I found this forum. I have had Toyotas for 12 years and have never had a problem with air conditioning. I buy a brand new Honda Civic Ex in April of 2006 and the air sucks! I am used to cold cold air coming out immediately and staying that way. I now with this humid weather in Baltimore, have the air on the coldest it can go and only cool air comes out. When I go around a corner, warm air blows out of the vent. What's the deal?! Looks like the problem has not been fixed on the 2006 model years either! I am taking my car in this Friday to the dealership to look at the problem. I am also having a problem with slow response on my rear defroster and poor radio reception. Not sure if all are connected somehow, but come on! This is a brand new car and these things should not be happening. Anyone else have problems with their radio reception and with the rear defroster as well? I am going to bring these reviews into the dealership so that they know I am not crazy AND that the air conditioner problem is not unique to my car only. It is definitely a Honda problem. I'll keep you posted on what happens.

Have you gotten a fix for this yet on the 2006 air?Unfortunately, no. I guess I'll just keep investigating and submit my complaints. Thank goodness I don't live in AZ! I know how hot those summers can be. If you live in AZ, I suggest buying a Toyota. That is what I had when I lived there and the a/c was excellent!

From Charlotte, NC, 1 post

Originally posted by sbaylor on 21 Jul 2005 3:51 PM
Hi, I live in Charlotte < NC and seems like summer gets hotter and hotter every year. Now im not a big fan of useing AC and you can call me crazy, but i believe that it simply kills your engine. I love my 99civic and i wish it stayed new forever... but since it got so God Da$% hot i started to use it more and more often, until i ran into the same problem you guys have and its starts to freak me out. At first I thought i need more anti freeze, so i went to Target and got myself one of these cans with tha gauge to read the pressure and comes to find out it's charged, but the air blows freaking hot as hell. I didn't go to the dealer and i can tell you this...dealer won't help me, instead they will try to reep me off, by charging and not doing a thing, so i am going to go to my friend's shop for help and i will try to find a problem and will definetly let you know what's wrong with the ACs in our hondas.

From Houston, Texas, 2 posts

Originally posted by Juless44 on 21 Jul 2006 7:05 PM
As an FYI, I have had the same problem with a 95 Honda Civic Coupe EX here in Phoenix. When I go to work in the morning, after the car has been garaged all night, the AC works 100% of the time. If I leave work after dark and the car has had time to cool, then it works 100% of the time. If I attempt to drive it after it has been in the sun for just an hour, the AC will not work at all... 100% of the time. There must be some sort of heat sensor preventing it from working... As with the others, I've taken it in and their solution is to charge the freon. Then they have me drive it after it has been parked in the garage for hours.









It is a 95 and onits last legs, but I am considering another Honda and need to be certain that this is not a problem with all Hondas.









This thread's topic deals with a design defect unique to the 7th generation of Civics (model years 2001-2005). You might want to start a new thread to deal with your issue. Our cars suffer from a design defect involving every car for which no fix is known. I am so glad I found this forum. I have had Toyotas for 12 years and have never had a problem with air conditioning. I buy a brand new Honda Civic Ex in April of 2006 and the air sucks! I am used to cold cold air coming out immediately and staying that way. I now with this humid weather in Baltimore, have the air on the coldest it can go and only cool air comes out. When I go around a corner, warm air blows out of the vent. What's the deal?! Looks like the problem has not been fixed on the 2006 model years either! I am taking my car in this Friday to the dealership to look at the problem. I am also having a problem with slow response on my rear defroster and poor radio reception. Not sure if all are connected somehow, but come on! This is a brand new car and these things should not be happening. Anyone else have problems with their radio reception and with the rear defroster as well? I am going to bring these reviews into the dealership so that they know I am not crazy AND that the air conditioner problem is not unique to my car only. It is definitely a Honda problem. I'll keep you posted on what happens.





Any luck with getting this fixed. I have a 2006 with all the issues.


Quote: null Well wouldn't you know the service guy said there is nothing wrong with the air cond, the radio reception or the rear defroster. Bull! He gave me a report that shows the specifications on checking the air conditioner. Apparently, the vents should be blowing out 41 degrees under 89 degrees and over that 50 degrees. What?! They evacuated and recharged air conditioner, which has not helped at all. I even told them I followed the suggestions that I saw on-line that said to place your air on max ac. So, I drove 40 minutes with the air on the coldest setting, the air on max ac and turned upn all the way. When I arrived at the dealership I showed them how my shirt was all wet on my back because I was sweating so much. They didn't care one bit! I don't care what the "Honda specifications" are I just want it to blow out cold air. I spoke with 2 of my co-workers who have 2006 Civics and they have the same problem. If Honda has had this problem for years (from what I see here from all the complaints posted) then WHY aren't they fixing it? As for the radio reception they found nothing wrong with it (I think they think I'm nuts!). I told them that a radio station should not be staticing and going in and out. I really should have taken them on a test drive. I think it does have something to do with the window anntenna. It still sucks! No fix. Rear defroster he told me there is no problem. All the connector wires, etc are fine. So, it looks like I'm stuck with all these problems, which to me are major problems. The service guy said he would look into any recalls etc... Whatever! I loved Toyota but was swayed to Honda because of "the bargain" the Civic was. I will contact Honda Customer Care with my unhappiness, but according to what I've seen on this site, Honda does not care. Let me know if you were able to get anywhere with your complaints.



We match each other on this 3 point issue. The greatest concern in Texas is the Air. Radio is okay if not a distant station and defroster in rear is very slow to clear window but it does not ice here. I had mine recharged also and they kept it twice and I took back again. It seems this will always be an issue. I have a Toyota 4Runner with > 175,000 and that the air (all original equip) chills me to the bone. I don't want to trade or sell the Civic because of the first-year use depreciation. Big $$$ loss and I want the gas mileage it gets. I am going to get the windows tinted tomorrow to help. I have driven many many cars in Texas for > 30 years and this is the worse air. I have had 2 other hondas that worked fine.

From London, England. U.K., 1 post

I have a Honda Civic 02 1.4L Auto & A/C
Last September I had an A/C Service, the Garage said it works fine, I tried it reciently, no cold air out of vents, just warm air, but It does demist the windows, when it rains, we have a similar problem, who to go to to get it working properly, without wasting loads of money?

From Iowa, 1 post

I'm having the same problem with my 2005 Honda Vp. I bought it brand new in late 05 and it has been to the shop 3 times. The first time they refilled my freon with a dye and freon to try and find a leak. Next time they found the part and replaced it (I don't recall what it was), and this last time I had taken it in it was cycling but no cool air. Or it would have cool air and then would lose the cool but keep cycling. They said it was the thermocoupler and it cost 41 bucks and after that it was good for a while. Now it is starting again. It's hot and humid here in Iowa and from what I understand this problem is quite common.