134a doesnt cool the car. Might be a condenser issue.

[ampao]

I had my 91 CB7 retrofitted to the 134a system.

Had to refill my 134a yesterday and the fan is still blowing non-cool air. Even after taking the car out for a drive.

Im pretty sure the compressor works, because the tubes are cool to the touch.

I was told that the condenser (whats a condenser?) might need cleaning. And in order to do that I would have to get behind the glove compartment.

What are your thoughts on this? And if it is the way to go, any step by steps on opening up the glove area to get to the condenser?

Thanks

[mecanix]

see if the comp cycle (clutch go on and off), check if you have 1 hose cold (big one) and the smallest should be hot before the condenseur and warm beteewn the condenseur and the evaporator. maybe your water valve stuck at hot position? or half way...are you sure you have enough of r-134a in your system?

[ampao]

Thanks for the insights mecanix

The clutch works (as what the mechanic tells me).

Which is the evaporator?

And how do I check the water valve?

And yes, I have enough of the 134a; just did a refill and they checked with a gauge.

[mecanix]

the condensor is near the radiator (outside), evaporator is inside near the heater core. to check the water, put the heat control at cold,warm up the engine, check after the water valve if the hose is cold or hot, if hot, the water valve is broke, on mine, the little shaft inside broke and the valve stuck open.

[ampao]

How do I get into the evaporator/heater core?

[robert@bisimoto]

How do I get into the evaporator/heater core?

Try this link: http://www.ehow.com/how_4590628_repl...da-accord.html

[ampao]

Thanks Robert. This isnt specific to the CB7 model is it? But should give me a good overall idea how to get there.

Thanks for the link.

[mecanix]

How do I get into the evaporator/heater core?

you don't need to go there, the water valve is in the engine bay right side on the firewall where the hose go inside....