Air conditioning issues at only 56 miles?!
#21
that is the svc on your stereo
#22
Yeah should be normal.
I've heard beefing up the stock grounding helps a bit...but really, unless you're running serious audio or are obsessed with consistent, "pure" juice for your electricals, I don't quite see the point. That said, it's cheap (you can go with just some thick-gauge wire; voltage regulators are optional AFAIK) and you can DIY it.
I've heard beefing up the stock grounding helps a bit...but really, unless you're running serious audio or are obsessed with consistent, "pure" juice for your electricals, I don't quite see the point. That said, it's cheap (you can go with just some thick-gauge wire; voltage regulators are optional AFAIK) and you can DIY it.
#23
I had the charging system looked at, and the dealership technician said everything was just fine. The dimming wasn't a huge problem on my 1,300 mile road trip back home. I'll get used to it!
#24
I've just discovered this issue on my 2010. I was sure something was wrong, coming from owning an Audi Allroad. Kind of disappointing for somebody as obsessive compulsive as I am, but at least I know it's not a problem. I just finished wiring in OEM Bluetooth, so I was hoping I didn't forget an important step that was putting too much load on the tiny battery.
#25
the fit's engine is small and weak so the drain in power due to electrical demand is a lot more noticeable. but go ahead and bring it to the dealer to get it checked out. they can diagnose it a lot better than we can from your descriptions. but to me, it sounds like you're experiencing the normal effects. anyhows, good luck!
edit: oh i drive the 1st gen. i haven't driven the 2nd gen so i cannot say for sure about yours.
edit: oh i drive the 1st gen. i haven't driven the 2nd gen so i cannot say for sure about yours.
#26
I never noticed anything like this with mine, but then I seldom run the A/C over the second setting. I suspect you may have a weak battery from the car sitting on the lot for a while. The OEM battery doesn't have a lot of reserve capacity, and if it's low, that could be the cause. Definately, take it back to the dealer. If it is the battery, it will be covered.
#27
I never noticed anything like this with mine, but then I seldom run the A/C over the second setting. I suspect you may have a weak battery from the car sitting on the lot for a while. The OEM battery doesn't have a lot of reserve capacity, and if it's low, that could be the cause. Definately, take it back to the dealer. If it is the battery, it will be covered.
#28
I've got a brand new 2009 Fit Sport that I picked up today! Unfortunately, it looks as though I've already got a problem:
Whenever the A/C compressor kicks in (about every minute or so), there is a massive drain in electrical power. The headlights dim considerably and any interior lights that happen to be on also dim. The noise of the A/C compressor makes my 1984 GMC Sierra sound like a kitten. I'd taken the dealer's Fit for a pretty long test drive with the lights and A/C on during a hot SoCal evening and this most definitely didn't happen.
Is this a normal issue with this car? I'd be surprised if it is. No reviews that I encountered mentioned it at all.
'Appreciate the help.
Whenever the A/C compressor kicks in (about every minute or so), there is a massive drain in electrical power. The headlights dim considerably and any interior lights that happen to be on also dim. The noise of the A/C compressor makes my 1984 GMC Sierra sound like a kitten. I'd taken the dealer's Fit for a pretty long test drive with the lights and A/C on during a hot SoCal evening and this most definitely didn't happen.
Is this a normal issue with this car? I'd be surprised if it is. No reviews that I encountered mentioned it at all.
'Appreciate the help.
Dom
#30
Since we are getting varying opinions here, I just want to clarify. If you do point your headlights at a wall and turn on the A/C, the power drain is not only at the initial "powering on" of the A/C system, but happens every time the condenser fan kicks on, right? In my car's case, it is every 20 seconds. The lights drop down and build back up to normal lumens in approximately 3 seconds. It sure seems like that A/C condenser fan kicks on a lot.
#31
Since we are getting varying opinions here, I just want to clarify. If you do point your headlights at a wall and turn on the A/C, the power drain is not only at the initial "powering on" of the A/C system, but happens every time the condenser fan kicks on, right? In my car's case, it is every 20 seconds. The lights drop down and build back up to normal lumens in approximately 3 seconds. It sure seems like that A/C condenser fan kicks on a lot.
A more expensive car might have voltage regulation on the lights avoiding dimming. A less frugal car would idle at a higher speed all the time burning unnecessary fuel to spin the alternator faster when it's not needed.
#32
The A/C condenser does turn on and off A LOT which sucks. Especially when its hot out and you get a blast of warm air in the face for about 5 seconds.
My lights don't dim anymore thanks to the retrofit. but when I had halogens they would dim horribly when the condenser turned on.
My lights don't dim anymore thanks to the retrofit. but when I had halogens they would dim horribly when the condenser turned on.
#34
This is what I'm talking about.....
"Whenever the A/C compressor kicks in (about every minute or so), there is a massive drain in electrical power. The headlights dim considerably and any interior lights that happen to be on also dim. The noise of the A/C compressor makes my 1984 GMC Sierra sound like a kitten."
Same for me, I've had the car for a couple of weeks and was told by a friend that it was normal...but the guy is no expert so I'm a little uneasy about it.
Anything you guys can tell me will help, specially in plain, simple languaje because I know almost nothing about engines and stuff ...
Same for me, I've had the car for a couple of weeks and was told by a friend that it was normal...but the guy is no expert so I'm a little uneasy about it.
Anything you guys can tell me will help, specially in plain, simple languaje because I know almost nothing about engines and stuff ...
#35
1st gen. (GD) and it has not dimmed the lights in 21k so with a higher hp engine (GE) I would speculate that there maybe something amiss with the alternator/regulator.
Does it drop the rpm of the engine significantly? That would point to the compressor not running properly. Like you said it is Loud when it kicks on
Does it drop the rpm of the engine significantly? That would point to the compressor not running properly. Like you said it is Loud when it kicks on
#37
Dropped by the dealership..to ask about it
I just dropped by without an appointment and asked one of the mechanics in there about it ...
He was nice enough to give me some time, despite obviously being on a rush, and said everything I described is normal, that many people have asked the same question and that's just how Honda's work, he said he didn't know exactly why but that I should not worry about it ... he was really, really young but seemed to know what he was talking about.
He noticed my disbelief so he said something like: "I'll show you" ... then he went and got the keys of a new CR-V that was parked next to where we were standing and started it, he opened the hood and told me to listen to it ... and there it was .... the exact same noise, at about the same rate...I couldn't notice if the lights dimmed because it was very bright out there, so I just said "ok" ... at that point, a woman who seemed like some sort of manager, stopped by and said the same thing "yeah, that happens, it's normal."
Oh about the RPM question from Perrenaud ... no, rpm remain normal when the other stuff happens.
- What do you guys think? ...
Thanks for taking the time to help.
He was nice enough to give me some time, despite obviously being on a rush, and said everything I described is normal, that many people have asked the same question and that's just how Honda's work, he said he didn't know exactly why but that I should not worry about it ... he was really, really young but seemed to know what he was talking about.
He noticed my disbelief so he said something like: "I'll show you" ... then he went and got the keys of a new CR-V that was parked next to where we were standing and started it, he opened the hood and told me to listen to it ... and there it was .... the exact same noise, at about the same rate...I couldn't notice if the lights dimmed because it was very bright out there, so I just said "ok" ... at that point, a woman who seemed like some sort of manager, stopped by and said the same thing "yeah, that happens, it's normal."
Oh about the RPM question from Perrenaud ... no, rpm remain normal when the other stuff happens.
- What do you guys think? ...
Thanks for taking the time to help.
#39
Trust me it's normal. All Fits lights dim when the compressor comes on. I just saw mine do it over the weekend a lot. It's not horribly noticeable it is only when sitting in traffic and your staring at someones bumper and the compressor kicks on. That's the only time I really notice it. My TSX does the same thing and My CL type S even did this as well. It's common I think its just more noticeable in the Fit because it is a smaller car (smaller battery) I don't worry about it.
#40
Any conclusion to this ?
I have the same problem and i must say it is pretty dramatic, my car would almost stall.. a would make a big click noise everytime the compressor kicks in which is every other minute, this is not normal cuz it wasnt like this before and i only hve 56000kms
I have the same problem and i must say it is pretty dramatic, my car would almost stall.. a would make a big click noise everytime the compressor kicks in which is every other minute, this is not normal cuz it wasnt like this before and i only hve 56000kms