Originally Posted by TazZ99CiviC

also, most a/c systems that i've encountered won't cool at idle. does it work when your driving around?? (a/c runs on "gas")

Originally Posted by 10extreme

I have 98 Honda Accord 2dr 5spd. I start the car up and it runs fine. The AC is cold at this point. After the car heats up is sounds and feels like the AC compressor kicks on and off. At this point i thought "not enough 134a" so i went out and bought some. When i was putting the coolant into the car, the compressor started kicking on and off again...and the car was not taking any coolant. I walked to the side of the car to see if i could feel the AC and the air was warm. When the car is idleing normally i can hear my air intake. But when everything changes (as in the AC compressor kicking off) i cant hear the intake as well. Also, when all this happens my two fans behind the radiator come on. The thing is the motor temp is normal. The car isnt overheating. I'm wondering if fixing this would be as simple as resetting the ecu or if i need to just take it to a mechanic. I'm not sure if my problem has anything to do with the AC compressor, but it is the first thing I noticed when i noticed something was wrong. That is why i keep referring back to the compressor. Obviously being able to see whats happening is easier than me explaining it, so i will try to get a video up. But, i'm not sure if i'll be able to. Thanks for your time and your possible suggestions.

-Chase