Expert: Skip Bollinger - 7/23/2007

Question
Hi, I have a 99 honda civic 4 door, my friend drove my car and hit a pole causing the fan on my air conditioner to stop turning. Would that cause the air not to get cold? will it work if I replaced the fan or could it be something deeper? thanks for your time

Answer
Michelle,
  Your question is a bit confusing but I must insert something. I'm answering your question out of turn for someone who asked me about a problem with their 1994 Olds Cutlass. To let that person know, I'm working on your problem but I'm a Parts Professional, NOT a Tech and have contacted some of my customers and am awaiting their replies. Thank you for your patients.
  Okay, Michelle, back to you. You say the fan on your air conditioner has quit. Do you mean the blower fan that you operate from the passenger compartment? It just blows the air cooled by the A/C or heated by the engine OR do you mean the radiator fan? Either way, neither will stop the A/C system from cooling, it may cause the engine to over heat or it just won't blow the cold air in the car. I need to know which fan isn't blowing. IF the A/C isn't getting cold, the wreck probably damaged the condenser and all the freon has leaked out causing a non working A/C system. Does the compressor come on? IF it does, the tube/hose coming out of the compressor going towards the radiator should be hot. As you follow the tube/hose on the passenger side of the car, it will go towards the windshield. At some point, there will be an expansion valve. AFTER that valve, the tube should be cold and sweating like a glass of ice tea on a hot Summer day. IF you don't feel/see this temperature differential, you have damage to the A/C system and need to find out where the problem lies.
  I know I leave you with a lot of questions but your question is a bit vague. However, I hope this helps. IF you need to ask again, just let me know which fan isn't working. Thank you for your question..
Skip