First post here and been doing research but didn't find the specific answer I was looking for. Picked up a 2008 EX-L with 159K that looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor. No dings, no scratches, leather interior and all panels are perfect, etc. It was literally owned by a little old man and woman since new, run on the highway all it's life, and maintained to the gills by their son who worked as a mechanic at the Honda dealership.
They replaced the A/C compressor almost a year ago and I've noticed that the compressor and fans kick on for 10 seconds then off for 6 seconds, on for 10, off for 6, rinse and repeat. In the cabin you can feel when it kicks off while driving and the air isn't as cold as I think it should be compared to every other vehicle I've owned. I'd rather not spend the money to take it to a shop to have the system checked if I don't have to. I'm not cheap but frugal and do all my maintenance myself on my vehicles, motorcycle, and snowmobile. My neighbor owns a heating and cooling company and has a gauge for the low side that I can check the level and read if the levels aren't in the proper range (high or low) that can cause the quick cycling.
Thoughts on if this is cycling too quickly, if that is normal for the V, or if I'm headed in the right direct? Any input is appreciated and thanks in advance.
They replaced the A/C compressor almost a year ago and I've noticed that the compressor and fans kick on for 10 seconds then off for 6 seconds, on for 10, off for 6, rinse and repeat. In the cabin you can feel when it kicks off while driving and the air isn't as cold as I think it should be compared to every other vehicle I've owned. I'd rather not spend the money to take it to a shop to have the system checked if I don't have to. I'm not cheap but frugal and do all my maintenance myself on my vehicles, motorcycle, and snowmobile. My neighbor owns a heating and cooling company and has a gauge for the low side that I can check the level and read if the levels aren't in the proper range (high or low) that can cause the quick cycling.
Thoughts on if this is cycling too quickly, if that is normal for the V, or if I'm headed in the right direct? Any input is appreciated and thanks in advance.