Noticed '08 CRV was draining more condensation than normal when cooling/idling, then wife calls to say AC not cold. Belt still turning, compressor not clicking on, car not overheating.
Put simple pressure gauge that came with bottle of refrigerant on and it spiked to red/warning within 10 seconds.
Compressor bad? Check fuse?
Bend over and take it for a new compressor or offload vehicle altogether since it needs 4 new struts has ~160k?
Additionally, we're moving to a place that gets a lot of snow/ice and AWD/4x4 with winter tires have been recommended by some locals.
Put simple pressure gauge that came with bottle of refrigerant on and it spiked to red/warning within 10 seconds.
Compressor bad? Check fuse?
Bend over and take it for a new compressor or offload vehicle altogether since it needs 4 new struts has ~160k?
Additionally, we're moving to a place that gets a lot of snow/ice and AWD/4x4 with winter tires have been recommended by some locals.