Nadim Nabi

Hey guys,
I've had an issue with my ILX for three years now around the A/C in the car. I will notice what looks like smoke coming out of the passenger side vents.
Video of smoke

Shortly after I see this, then the A/C will stop cooling. I've taken it to the Acura dealer 3 times now, and each time they say they can't find a leak and just fill the freon/coolant and send me on my way. The next year I come back with the same issue! Any ideas? I'm getting a bit fed up with the run around!

Jalek Nordin

Sorry to hear about the problem. You could try taking it to another dealer or a mechanics shop and seeing if they can do anything about the problem. Personally however, as long as the problem can't be blamed on you (not sure how it could be anyways), I would seek advice on invoking the Lemon Law. You will have to check within your state to see what it takes to do so, but at this point it is clear the dealership either can't or won't fix the problem. I know this isn't something you probably want to do but at this point if it's been three attempts with no fix and refusal to do anything about it, this is the best option. Again, imo.

langevinrox

I have this sometimes too, but it wasn't as severe.
Didn't happen all the time.
I had to refill the freon when I bought it but it's worked since.
I'd just refill it when it needs it.
Too much of a pain in the butt to drive 70 miles to a dealership and ask if something is covered under warranty and all that.
If $60 fixes it for a season that's fine for me. I'd probably put more spare time into getting it fixed than it's worth.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

interesting. I would find someone that can troubleshoot the leak by using a dyed freon and looking for the leak that way.
odd that a new a/c system would develop leaks.