Is it OK to sit in your car with the AC on?
As long as the cooling system is working properly, you should be able to sit in any modern car you buy and let it idle indefinitely. Or at least until you run out of gas.
What should I do if my Honda Civic is running hot?
Inspect the engine. A Civic’s engine lies alongside the A/C setup under the hood, so if you can’t find anything wrong with the freon levels or the compressor, you may need to consider a different source. If you discover that the engine is running hot, its proximity to the A/C will negatively affect the system’s cooling capacity.
What’s the problem with my Honda Civic a / C?
The A/C compressor will cycle for a few seconds and the air out of the vents is warm at best. Today, I kept cycling the temperature control knob from cold to warm and back. After 3-4 times, the A/C stayed on and blew cold air for the next hour.
When to replace air conditioner in Honda Civic?
Air conditioning condenser was replaced under recall Jan. 2019. Ac stopped working by June, 2020. Condenser needed to be replaced again, but was on back-order. Over 5 weeks later, condenser was replaced in August 2020, but dealer reported compressor was leaking and needed to be replaced, for about $1,200.
What causes a Honda Civic engine to overheat?
A sticking thermostat causes boiling the antifreeze and pushes it through the radiator cap, causing the engine to overheat. An overheated thermostat is damaged, so it requires replacement. No matter what the source of the problem is, an overheated engine means the thermostat is already out of order.
Inspect the engine. A Civic’s engine lies alongside the A/C setup under the hood, so if you can’t find anything wrong with the freon levels or the compressor, you may need to consider a different source. If you discover that the engine is running hot, its proximity to the A/C will negatively affect the system’s cooling capacity.
The A/C compressor will cycle for a few seconds and the air out of the vents is warm at best. Today, I kept cycling the temperature control knob from cold to warm and back. After 3-4 times, the A/C stayed on and blew cold air for the next hour.
Air conditioning condenser was replaced under recall Jan. 2019. Ac stopped working by June, 2020. Condenser needed to be replaced again, but was on back-order. Over 5 weeks later, condenser was replaced in August 2020, but dealer reported compressor was leaking and needed to be replaced, for about $1,200.
Remember that overheating your engine could cause irreversible damage. Here is guide of the most common causes for overheating to help you identify and resolve the problem. Low coolant and leaks are the most common source of overheating, but there are other related issues that could cause your Civic to overheat. Check the oil cap for white spots.