Hi guys,

I've been having A/C issues since I own my '96 Integra RS, mainly about refrigerant leaks. Last summer it ran fine for a couple weeks then the compressor won't kick in anymore. I saw some threads about this on the forum saying that when there's no more refrigerant in the system that the compressor won't kick in anymore.

So just to make sure... When I press my A/C switch, the little light turns green, but the clutch won't move and the fan won't kick in either, is it normal?

I saw some threads about a relay too.. Is it the relay in the fuse compartement under the hood or somewhere else in the engine bay?

Thanks!

 

did you check if there was refigerant in the system?

 

I didn't because i was pretty sure it still had some in the system...
But when i get my car back next week i'm gonna check for sure... What is the easiest way to do so without tools, can I just push on one of the valves?

I just found the acura service manual for my car, and it is stated that if the pressure is below 200 kPa the A/C pressure switch opens the circuit to protect the compressor.

But it doesn't says clearly if the condenser fan should still turn on if the pressure is too low... Anybody knows about this?