What causes auto AC compressor failure?

Loss of lubrication is unquestionably the most common cause of compressor failure. A restriction inside the A/C system can also starve the compressor for oil. Oil circulates with the refrigerant, so if the orifice tube or expansion valve is blocked it may cause the compressor to run dry and seize.

How long should an air conditioner compressor last?

about 12-15 years
The short answer is that your AC compressor and refrigerant should last about 12-15 years. Learning what crucial components, and how to maintain the compressor, can keep your AC running efficiently for its entire lifespan.

Why is my Acura MDX not working properly?

The most common causes that hinders normal operation of air conditioning system on your Acura MDX are dirty cabin air filter, refrigerant leak, dirty or clogged condenser, dirty or clogged evaporator, bad blower motor, defective compressor, faulty blend door actuator or any fault in the electrical system. 1. Dirty cabin air filter

Why does my Acura a / C compressor stop blowing cold air?

Check to see if the A/C compressor clutch Relay is ok. Find the relay using the fuse-box diagram, and swap it with another relay in the fuse box. I have seen this problem more than once, all ending up to be a faulty relay. Click to expand… Hmm, I wonder if mine is on it’s way out.

Why is my air conditioner compressor going bad?

So you may notice that the degree inside the car increases and the airflow from the AC is hot. There are 3 possible reasons behind, first is the low level of the refrigerant, second is the leak of the refrigerant and the third is the compressor is going bad and needs to be replaced.

What are common reasons my Acura MDX has air conditioning problems?

What are common reasons my Acura MDX has air conditioning problems? While there are a variety of reasons your Acura MDX air conditioning won’t work, the most common 3 are a refrigerant leak, an electrical climate control issue, or a problem with the air conditioning compressor.

How long does it take for Acura MDX to cool down?

Monday I called the dealer to take it in but after 10 minutes of driving the air suddenly turned ice cold. Not a gradual cooling of air like in my previous vehicles but in about 30 seconds turned from warm to ice cold.

Why does my Acura MDX go ice cold?

Several times I have driven it around trying to figure out the problem and in all cases the air will blow warm and then between 5 ~ 10 minutes later it will switch to ice cold. This happen in full auto, over various temperature settings, re-circulation on, and various other permutations.