Has anyone else had any AC Compressor problems yet? The last 3-6 months the AC system on my '13 LX has been a little weak (it never really was that great to begin with). Had a really hot and humid day pushing 100F in Florida, and the Compressor started knocking and the AC was no longer cooling.
When I removed the compressor (had to remove the alternator and shift the radiator forward to pull it out), it was full of black oil with metal fragments.
I replaced the compressor, condenser, accumulator and cabin filter as well as flushing the evaporator the best that I could. Pulled a vacuum for a few hours and refilled with r152a (9.7oz total, the specs call for 15oz of r134a refrigerant, and I believe my math is correct). I have to say that the AC blows colder now than it ever has, but it still sucks compared to other vehicles I've owned. On an overcast 92F day, I was poking around town for 3 hours with some friends and it only achieved about 70F cabin temp in recirculate blowing 50F out of the vents. It was comfortable for me, but the backseat passenger was still hot... after 3 hours.
I also have the darkest legal tint for the front and back windows... Does everyone else's system suck too or is it just mine? Any recommendations to improve the system performance are welcome, 100F humid weather here in the south sucks.
When I removed the compressor (had to remove the alternator and shift the radiator forward to pull it out), it was full of black oil with metal fragments.
I replaced the compressor, condenser, accumulator and cabin filter as well as flushing the evaporator the best that I could. Pulled a vacuum for a few hours and refilled with r152a (9.7oz total, the specs call for 15oz of r134a refrigerant, and I believe my math is correct). I have to say that the AC blows colder now than it ever has, but it still sucks compared to other vehicles I've owned. On an overcast 92F day, I was poking around town for 3 hours with some friends and it only achieved about 70F cabin temp in recirculate blowing 50F out of the vents. It was comfortable for me, but the backseat passenger was still hot... after 3 hours.
I also have the darkest legal tint for the front and back windows... Does everyone else's system suck too or is it just mine? Any recommendations to improve the system performance are welcome, 100F humid weather here in the south sucks.