Air Conditioner Problems Anyone?

[ONOFIVEO]

A few weeks ago I drove my RX-8 on a 200 mile trip. About 50 from my final destination, the a/c quit blowing cold and the fan didn't seem to be as forceful. After about half an hour, it seemed to work fine.

On the way back, this time with a friend on board, the same thing happened about 50 miles from home. Any suggestions? Is there a fix for this? I'm seriously contemplating joining the ranks of the former RX-8 owners.

I know the RX has never been renowed for it summertime cooling abilities, but it was over 90 degrees outside and very close to that inside. I was not happy. My friend was even less pleased.

[I8U]

There is a fix for it. I had this happen a year and a half ago, took it to the dealer, found out there was a TSB for it and they replaced the AC controller unit.

[ONOFIVEO]

Thx I8U.

[VR8]

I got an updated a/c amplifier, a square plastic box that sits under the dash, and this cured the problem immediately, the a/c now works like a normal car.


Would that be a stock Mazda item?

[PaPa Bear]

I had a problem with the temperature control on the dash. Mazda wanted $320.00 for the part alone. I found it at a wholesale house for $240.00, $75.00 labor to install. Other than that works great in South Florida heat.

[Nutsid]

Mine never did this, but the compressor was constantly cycling and it would get warm and cold every few seconds. I got an updated a/c amplifier, a square plastic box that sits under the dash, and this cured the problem immediately, the a/c now works like a normal car.

How much did this little black piece cost? I've got this problem going on now, and was just going to suffer through it. :lol:

[Jedi54]

not sure on the cost but check with someone like Paul @ Mazmart who might have some lying around