93 Accord, warm air from vents
Hi
The heat is killing me!! I only get warm air from the vents no matter what setting I use. When I put the air con on I get a little cool air fron the 2 centre vents only but nowhere near as cool as it used to be & the side vents are tossing out more warm air. Does anyone have any possible pointers & is there anything I can check myself or does it require an expensive garage visit? Thanks for any replies mac |
Re: 93 Accord, warm air from vents
"Mac" <Mac@large.here> wrote in message
news:bg1ia012bsvo3rmbc082k8r2jlnnev3c8l@4ax.com... > Hi > > The heat is killing me!! I only get warm air from the vents no matter > what setting I use. When I put the air con on I get a little cool air > fron the 2 centre vents only but nowhere near as cool as it used to be > & the side vents are tossing out more warm air. Does anyone have any > possible pointers & is there anything I can check myself or does it > require an expensive garage visit? > > Thanks for any replies > mac There should be a slider or knob to select warmer air or cooler air. I don't recall whether you have a mechanical slider for the warm/cool setting or if it is an electronically operated slider. It is probably a simple mechanical slider that slides a cable in/out to operate a flapper that selects/deselects air going around your heater core. If it is mechanical, then it is probably the cable that has come loose. You can probably fix it by pulling the console apart to get at the cable and fixing what broke. If it is electronic, it is more complicated. |
Re: 93 Accord, warm air from vents
I would like to add to that that the slider operates not only the little
flaps, it also operates a valve in the coolant line going to the heater core. If this valve is stuck open (or the linkage is broken), you will get somewhat warm air even if the flaps around the heater core are operating normally. Tones wrote: > > "Mac" <Mac@large.here> wrote in message > news:bg1ia012bsvo3rmbc082k8r2jlnnev3c8l@4ax.com... > > Hi > > > > The heat is killing me!! I only get warm air from the vents no matter > > what setting I use. When I put the air con on I get a little cool air > > fron the 2 centre vents only but nowhere near as cool as it used to be > > & the side vents are tossing out more warm air. Does anyone have any > > possible pointers & is there anything I can check myself or does it > > require an expensive garage visit? > > > > Thanks for any replies > > mac > > There should be a slider or knob to select warmer air or cooler air. I > don't recall whether you have a mechanical slider for the warm/cool setting > or if it is an electronically operated slider. It is probably a simple > mechanical slider that slides a cable in/out to operate a flapper that > selects/deselects air going around your heater core. If it is mechanical, > then it is probably the cable that has come loose. You can probably fix it > by pulling the console apart to get at the cable and fixing what broke. If > it is electronic, it is more complicated. |
Re: 93 Accord, warm air from vents
My '95 Odyssey did this, but it would get cooler when the slider was moved
to cool, but always warm. So, I took things apart to get to get to the mechanism. This was not too hard, for the end of the cable at the slider end. However, that end is not adjustable. The design is such that you will never be able to get the cable out of the big plastic panel that holds the cable and a myriad of other parts. You have to pry to plastic fingers apart that snap into a groove in the cable sheath and also pull the cable away from the plastic housing. You need three hands in an area where hands the size of mouse feet are needed. Clearly, never designed to come apart, but since there is no adjustment, no matter. I moved to the other end of the cable which was so buried in plastic duct work, I couldn't even find the end of the cable. Surprisingly, after lubricating the slide lever mechanism, and doing my best to get lubricant down the cable, the heat control worked better and it pretty much stays cool now. But, I pity the person who has to take that cable out. - Phil "Mac" <Mac@large.here> wrote in message news:bg1ia012bsvo3rmbc082k8r2jlnnev3c8l@4ax.com... > Hi > > The heat is killing me!! I only get warm air from the vents no matter > what setting I use. When I put the air con on I get a little cool air > fron the 2 centre vents only but nowhere near as cool as it used to be > & the side vents are tossing out more warm air. Does anyone have any > possible pointers & is there anything I can check myself or does it > require an expensive garage visit? > > Thanks for any replies > mac |
Re: 93 Accord, warm air from vents
On the '93, the rotary knob on the dash sends a signal to the water
flow valve under the hood. The valve is easily reached from the passenger side at the fire wall. You can release the cable end from the lever, and make sure the valve closes fully. May need lubed with silicone spray, or replaced. Are you sure the A/C is working? Is the clutch engaging when you hit the button and turn on the fan? May be time to have the refrigerant pressure checked. bob |
Re: 93 Accord, warm air from vents
Here's the site where you can find info to fix this problem:
http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/AccordManual/index.html "Mac" <Mac@large.here> wrote in message news:bg1ia012bsvo3rmbc082k8r2jlnnev3c8l@4ax.com... > Hi > > The heat is killing me!! I only get warm air from the vents no matter > what setting I use. When I put the air con on I get a little cool air > fron the 2 centre vents only but nowhere near as cool as it used to be > & the side vents are tossing out more warm air. Does anyone have any > possible pointers & is there anything I can check myself or does it > require an expensive garage visit? > > Thanks for any replies > mac |
Re: 93 Accord, warm air from vents
In article <bg1ia012bsvo3rmbc082k8r2jlnnev3c8l@4ax.com>, Mac
<Mac@large.here> wrote: > Hi > > The heat is killing me!! I only get warm air from the vents no matter > what setting I use. When I put the air con on I get a little cool air > fron the 2 centre vents only but nowhere near as cool as it used to be > & the side vents are tossing out more warm air. Does anyone have any > possible pointers & is there anything I can check myself or does it > require an expensive garage visit? > > Thanks for any replies > mac If you live in an area where it gets really cold in winter, it's very possible that you did not make use of the AC for several months. If so, it's very possible that you need to add freon (spelling???). I advise you to check the freon level or have a mechanic check it for you if you don't know how to do it. -- We respect those people that ask for advice or provide advice. We DO NOT respect any subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. |
Re: 93 Accord, warm air from vents
Mac wrote:
> Hi > > The heat is killing me!! I only get warm air from the vents no matter > what setting I use. When I put the air con on I get a little cool air > fron the 2 centre vents only but nowhere near as cool as it used to be > & the side vents are tossing out more warm air. Does anyone have any > possible pointers & is there anything I can check myself or does it > require an expensive garage visit? > > Thanks for any replies > mac ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The first generation Odyssey does that too. The 'water tap' under the hood isn't shutting off all the way. Just pop the cable retainer apart and change the adjustment so the water shuts off tighter. If you choose to lube the cables under the dash, use graphite in a liquid form. Lock Ease (aerosol) from a lock shop is perfect. Blue can. 'Curly' |
Re: 93 Accord, warm air from vents
A very common problem is the knob for the temperature setting breaks. It has
a plastic shaft that encompasses a medal collar that fits onto the actual control. They have a habit of cracking and then cannot grasp the collaron the controller. You get one temperature until you either replace the knob or utilize needlenose pliers and turn the control back towards the cool or blue area. I believe a new knob is less than $10 and definitely worth while. I even keep extras on hand "motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in message news:40AD1B27.6090404@interbaun.com... > Mac wrote: > > Hi > > > > The heat is killing me!! I only get warm air from the vents no matter > > what setting I use. When I put the air con on I get a little cool air > > fron the 2 centre vents only but nowhere near as cool as it used to be > > & the side vents are tossing out more warm air. Does anyone have any > > possible pointers & is there anything I can check myself or does it > > require an expensive garage visit? > > > > Thanks for any replies > > mac > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > The first generation Odyssey does that too. The 'water tap' under the > hood isn't shutting off all the way. Just pop the cable retainer apart > and change the adjustment so the water shuts off tighter. > > If you choose to lube the cables under the dash, use graphite in a > liquid form. Lock Ease (aerosol) from a lock shop is perfect. Blue can. > > 'Curly' > |
Re: 93 Accord, warm air from vents
On Fri, 21 May 2004 01:28:34 -0700, "Adam Wilner"
<amwilner@skyhost.net> wrote: >A very common problem is the knob for the temperature setting breaks. It has >a plastic shaft that encompasses a medal collar that fits onto the actual >control. They have a habit of cracking and then cannot grasp the collaron >the controller. You get one temperature until you either replace the knob or >utilize needlenose pliers and turn the control back towards the cool or blue >area. I believe a new knob is less than $10 and definitely worth while. I >even keep extras on hand > Thanks everyone who replied but especially Adam. I pulled off the temp knob & sure enough the plastic shaft had split. I was able to turn down the temp with a pair of pliers & now I'm just hoping that the warm weather comes back. > >"motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in message >news:40AD1B27.6090404@interbaun.com... >> Mac wrote: >> > Hi >> > >> > The heat is killing me!! I only get warm air from the vents no matter >> > what setting I use. When I put the air con on I get a little cool air >> > fron the 2 centre vents only but nowhere near as cool as it used to be >> > & the side vents are tossing out more warm air. Does anyone have any >> > possible pointers & is there anything I can check myself or does it >> > require an expensive garage visit? >> > >> > Thanks for any replies >> > mac >> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >> >> The first generation Odyssey does that too. The 'water tap' under the >> hood isn't shutting off all the way. Just pop the cable retainer apart >> and change the adjustment so the water shuts off tighter. >> >> If you choose to lube the cables under the dash, use graphite in a >> liquid form. Lock Ease (aerosol) from a lock shop is perfect. Blue can. >> >> 'Curly' >> > |
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