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by Tubularfab
Tue Jun 30, 2020 7:17 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Compressor relief valve diagnosis
Replies: 13
Views: 12732

Re: Compressor relief valve diagnosis

Yes, I saw the used ones listed on EBay but didn’t care to go that route. I made a pullapart run today and got a couple a lot faster and cheaper - though still used. I did not see them on the sponsor’s site. Turned out that there is an issue with the condenser causing the pressure spike. No visible ...
by Tubularfab
Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:28 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Compressor relief valve diagnosis
Replies: 13
Views: 12732

Re: Compressor relief valve diagnosis

Thank you for all the info! This is just one I never experienced before. The van has lived in Atlanta, GA all it’s life and never saw much in the way of snow or salt. There is no damage to the system,?either. I guess I will try a new valve as a start. Any ideas what thread the Honda compressor would...
by Tubularfab
Fri Jun 26, 2020 10:19 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Compressor relief valve diagnosis
Replies: 13
Views: 12732

Compressor relief valve diagnosis

Hello - just joined this forum for this question. I am a mechanical engineer and a car guy with lots of wrench time in. My wife’s 2009 Honda Odyssey’s A/C is not working when it gets above about 75 degrees outside. I’ve put my gauges on several times, and it shows low charge. For instance, 85 degree...