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#102 of 105 Re: Concerned about A/C in 2009 Fit [bobw3] by mickllogon Oct 06, 2009 (1:07 pm)
Replying to: bobw3 (Oct 02, 2009 7:58 am) I don't think I should have to tint my windows to fix a AC flaw Honda is too cheap to fix, hence the cramdown. Maybe you use you AC in Fall throughout the winter but I don't hence it was not "pretty obvious". When a car manufacturer deviates so far from what is the "accepted norm" of what AC is and what it does they should be required to give the public a disclosure claiming the drastic change they took compared to every other vehicle in the United States. Replies to this message: bobw3 (Oct 12, 2009 6:03 am) stephen987 (Oct 12, 2009 10:43 am)
#103 of 105 Re: Concerned about A/C in 2009 Fit [mickllogon] by bobw3 Oct 12, 2009 (6:03 am)
Replying to: mickllogon (Oct 06, 2009 1:07 pm) At least the Fit's resale value is pretty high (I guess because there are thousands of folks who don't feel that that the AC is that poor), so maybe the best thing would have been to cut your losses, sell it and buy another small car (in the summer!) Of course now it's fall. For me, the $200 spent on tinting would be better than being uncomfortable...but that's only me. I think the only one who thinks the Fit's AC operation is a "drastic change" is you. I've never read any professional review, even Consumer Reports, who bring up this "drastic" AC issue. Again, I agreee that the Fit's AC isn't the most powerful one out there, but I think that's only part of the problem for the extra "heat" in your car Replies to this message: stephen987 (Oct 12, 2009 10:43 am)
#104 of 105 Re: Concerned about A/C in 2009 Fit [bobw3] by stephen987 Oct 12, 2009 (10:43 am)
Replying to: bobw3 (Oct 12, 2009 6:03 am) I live in central Georgia--not quite south Texas but a place with six months of summer and six minutes of winter--and my Fit (bought August 1, in 98F weather) cools pretty well, certainly better than the '99 Civic it replaced, despite the fact that the Fit has a lot more glass area. It's not up to the A/C of the '94 Sonoma my dad used to have, but it's adequate.   I've found that letting the windows down for 30 seconds gives the A/C all the headstart it needs to cool the car off, on even the hottest (100-105F) days. Have you checked outlet temps with an A/C thermometer? With the recirc on, you should be able to get a deltaT (outside temp minus outlet temp) of at least 40 degrees--if it's not, then the system is not "functioning as designed."   One thing that's been noted ad nauseam on fitfreak.net is that the condenser on these cars hangs unprotected behind the open lower section of the bumper, where it can easily be damaged by road debris. A brief visual inspection should make such damage obvious, though.
#105 of 105 Maximizing the FIT AC Performace by xcentrick Oct 16, 2009 (10:47 pm)
FIT AC Solution   I have a 2007 Honda FIT 75K miles and live and work in Riverside County, Ca (Inland Empire). It really gets hot here in the summer but no humidity. At about 70K miles it started blowing hot air when I would come to a stop. Here’s how I fixed this. First, we all know Hondas have weak AC’s compared to domestic vehicles. I have owned four, all have had weak ACs. BUT, here's an important way to improve the FIT and probably all other car’s AC performance. The AC condenser on the FIT is unprotected and sets very low to the ground. It picks up all the rocks and junk off the roads, especially freeways. This severely clogs/blocks the condenser channels and bends the fins of the condenser. Then, air is restricted and does not remove the heat off the condenser. So, if you have any miles at all on your FIT check your condenser. You'll notice the damage already. Your AC performance is being adversally affected by this. Spend several hours straightening out the fins as best you can and cleaning out all the small rocks, etc from the condenser channels using a thin firm wire or wiper blade steel strip. Then, spray water thru the condenser to remove all particles.   Next measure the condenser, cut a piece of aluminum window screen to the measurements and paint it black. Do not use the fiberglass type screen. The aluminum type is firmer and will stop stones B4 they get to the condenser. Make sure you fasten the screen down, especially the bottom.   Next, put a high grade heat reflecting limo tint on the rear window and rear door glasses. I have had a lighter tint on my front door windows for 2 years. So far the cops have not bothered me. Finally, put the same high grade limo tint from the rear on to the TOP of your windshield on the inside. Some state laws allow 12" but check your state laws for legality. In all cases, I think a certain amount is legal.   Always place a fold out type sun blocker up aginst the insie of the windshield when parked.   When 1st starting out, crack the rear windows to exhaust the hot air rapidally.   I did all these things to my FIT and it really helped improve the AC efficiency. It is now very confortable, even when the temp iis >100 degrees. This should for you as well. Good luck. rr

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