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A/C blows cold driving..Warm when Idle?

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Old 04-14-2010 | 12:55 PM
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Default A/C blows cold driving..Warm when Idle?

hey guys new to the forums. I have a 2000 Honda Civic EX my a/c runs pretty cold when driving around town. But if i sit at a street light or parking lot while idle the air begins to blow warm to almost hot. As soon as i start moving the A/C blows cold again... Am i just low on freeon or is it something else please help!
 
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Old 04-14-2010 | 12:59 PM
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Check that the condenser fan works. The condenser is the radiator-like device in the front of the car, next to the radiator. The fan should be running all the time the compressor is engaged.
 
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Old 04-14-2010 | 01:05 PM
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so it the fan should be running when the i turn the ac on and it should stay running correct?
 
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Old 04-14-2010 | 02:12 PM
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yes it should run the whole time the a/c button is pressed in and the blower in the dash is running .
 
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Old 04-14-2010 | 05:00 PM
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Agreed, check the condenser fan, and a freeon recharge might not be such a bad idea either
 
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