So this just started happening today. Just about to hit 38,000 miles on it and the AC is starting to act up. It seems like it happens whenever the RPM get above 2000 but it also has happened at lower rpm. I'm not entirely sure what to think here. It runs fine when you turn the car on, but if it goes off while driving its staying off until I stop and turn the car off and on again. Basically it feels like the clutch disengages the compressor as I can feel a sudden boost in power whenever it shuts off. Once it's off, the automatic climate control system won't let me turn the recirculate button on. I can turn the AC on/off but it doesn't seem to do anything. Any ideas? I checked the systems pressure and it looks fine but beyond that IDK what to do.
2013 Civic Hybrid base - air conditioning shuts off when driving
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Wow I'm surprised nobody has posted anything WHATSOEVER in this forum, including my thread....
Anyways I took it to the dealer after testing the pressure and looking for any debris in the radiator and checked the cabin air filter and couldn't find anything, so I was guessing it must be some electrical fault or a faulty compressor/clutch/coil/something electric...
Dealer diagnosed it as a faulty circuit in the compressor or something to that extent. System was showing trouble codes "B2999 (Compressor delivering valve)" and "B2990 (A/C Compressor Driving Circuit)"They have to replace the compressor.
Lucky me its covered under warranty, but not so lucky me, the part is on "nationwide backorder" and they said they won't know how long it will take until tomorrow. I have the codes too if anyone
Anyways I took it to the dealer after testing the pressure and looking for any debris in the radiator and checked the cabin air filter and couldn't find anything, so I was guessing it must be some electrical fault or a faulty compressor/clutch/coil/something electric...
Dealer diagnosed it as a faulty circuit in the compressor or something to that extent. System was showing trouble codes "B2999 (Compressor delivering valve)" and "B2990 (A/C Compressor Driving Circuit)"They have to replace the compressor.
Lucky me its covered under warranty, but not so lucky me, the part is on "nationwide backorder" and they said they won't know how long it will take until tomorrow. I have the codes too if anyone
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Hello mike02467,
My '13 Acure ILX hybrid got the same problem exactly. So after they replaced the compressor, your AC works well until now ? Would like to hear this issue from you. Thanks.
PS. I checked mine and see the main ECU does not kick radiator fan ON automatically when coolant temp. reaches the hot temp. which needs to cool off.
My '13 Acure ILX hybrid got the same problem exactly. So after they replaced the compressor, your AC works well until now ? Would like to hear this issue from you. Thanks.
PS. I checked mine and see the main ECU does not kick radiator fan ON automatically when coolant temp. reaches the hot temp. which needs to cool off.
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Same problem any updates?
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I really hate to say this, but when something goes wrong with a car's air conditioning and it's under warranty the Dealer always wants to replace the compressor., it's like their "GO TOO". Your issue sounds like it may only be the electrical clutch on the compressor. Sometimes you can tap the front of the compressor with the handle of a screwdriver to see if it engages. Honda sells this separately from the compressor. Replacing this yourself, it's tight yes, but not that hard. Especially with tools designed to do this job (like the little mini slide hammer) buy the kit on Amazon. You don't even have to open the system (disrupt the freon charge) just remove a tire, splash guard, and Serpentine belt & take your time. You'll be back on the road chilling in no time. Here's a little tip for every Honda owner, Lock that AC Schrader valve up, foil it over & make a ball. You do not want any dishonest person to tamper with those valves when NOT working on your AC. It is just too easy for someone to reach over & back off 1/4 turn on one of those Schrader valves with a tool, you will find yourself back at the dealer in less than a month for AC service plus a Freon recharge, which you will have to pay.
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