How to test refrigerant pressure?

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Old Aug 14, 2019 | 12:07 AM
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How to test refrigerant pressure?

2013 RDX driver side warm air, not cool. Air mix motor is working, click sound, so I think the problem maybe lack the refrigerant.
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Old Aug 14, 2019 | 12:08 AM
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Only the driver's side? How about the passengers?
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Old Aug 14, 2019 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
Only the driver's side? How about the passengers?
passenger's side getting cool air, not sure if it's cool enough though.
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Old Aug 14, 2019 | 11:33 AM
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To do it right, you'll need a set of gauges and know how to connect them and interpret the results. Messing with A/C systems can be dangerous...if you don't know what you're doing you can do a lot of expensive damage to your A/C and possibly some painful damage to yourself. Take it to a good shop and get it done right.
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Old Aug 14, 2019 | 11:42 AM
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I think just go to auto store and buy this, to refill some r134

https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2...recharge_freon
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Old Aug 14, 2019 | 03:19 PM
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Here is the A/C system test from the factory service manual
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A_C System Test 6463.pdf (289.8 KB, 340 views)
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Old Aug 14, 2019 | 04:13 PM
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It is a pretty common failure of the blend doors on these Honda/Acura vehicles with two zones. I would look at that before jumping to refrigerant level.
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Old Aug 14, 2019 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by egads
It is a pretty common failure of the blend doors on these Honda/Acura vehicles with two zones. I would look at that before jumping to refrigerant level.
How to check the blend door? Is this same as air mix motor?
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Old Aug 15, 2019 | 01:22 AM
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I'm sorry, I don't know on this vehicle. I looked for threads about it. You can look at MDX threads. I did look at threads over on the Odyclub and it is possible low refrigerant
can cause the the difference in temps from one side to the other. I would open the link dave08902 posted above and go through the troubleshooting steps.
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