Hello fellow fit freaks! My 2009 fit is having ac issues! The bearing on the ac clutch pulley was going out so I replaced it along with the clutch/field coil and now the clutch does not engage nor do the fans... I jumped the relay thinking maybe I hooked the coil up wrong but it engages. So I thought maybe the refrigerant was out of spec so I had it professionally evacuated/filled, still no power. Mechanic ran some test,. He jumped the pressure switch ( by the condenser fan) and it did not do anything. He seems to think the problem is that the computer is not grounding out the relay... Any recommendations on what I should try next? Would ac issues throw any codes? Maybe new ac button? Thank you for taking the time to read this

PS. I've tried multiple relays

 

Suggest taking a look at this video before changing any more parts:
The relay tester that he uses you probably don’t have but there is an Amazon link for them. Also need a test light to verify power.
You mentioned that you had a mechanic evacuate the system and recharged. If the compressor is not running it’s not possible to do that.
After pulling a vacuum some refrigerant can be added but not a full charge. That just not right if that’s what happened for mechanic recharge attempt.
Hope this helps a little.

 

I agree with FIT09. Every car I have ever charged I had the engine running. After I got some refrigerant in,. the pressure switch kicked in and allowed the compressor to run. I have used a machine and also gauges to recharge vehicles. I prefer using gauges as it is more accurate in the end. I am wondering if he just set the charge using weight or static pressure and never checked the high and low sides while running.

 

Maybe get a voltmeter and or a test light and chase down the circuit before wasting any more money and parts on guesses.

Diagnose first, then fix the problem.

 

Check the 7 amp fuse under the driver side dash it’s common to blow

 

Thank you guys for taking the time and replying to my thread! I checked all the fuses/circuits and all seem ok (I admit not very good with electrical).. the mechanic hooked up machine with a compressor on it that added refrigerant by weight.. do you think I should jump the relay and see what my pressure is on the list side?

 

Just so I understand, if you push the AC button inside your car the compressor clutch does not engage ? Is that correct ? Sounds like whoever is working on your car connected a reclaim machine to your AC and then after pulling a vacuum tried to charge your system. With all that said the compressor needs to be running ( clutch pulled in) in order to recharge like I had mentioned before. Based on what you are explaining I would find another mechanic. This person is clueless IMO. Sounds like you have an electrical issue or compressor is locked and mechanically failed.