How often does your A/C cycle?
 

Im just wondering how often your A/C cycles?

I dont know if I should have mine looked at because I can hear the clutch cycle every 20 seconds or so.

Thats normal...

Cuz Mazda gave us an underpowered A/C system. if they dont engage it every 20 seconds or so. We might ask for a refund of our cars.

On hot days, mine cycle like every 10 seconds or less.

possible problem
 

an ac system that cycles often may have improper or low levels of freon...it should cycle based on the ambient temp sensor on your evaporator under the dash and according to your pressure cycling switch...this is a universal relation... not sure how the older ac system should work...

possible problem
 

get a free ac check...they may tell you different...

mine also does it.....not sure if it's right or not but does do it..

It has been reported that several members were low on freon from the factory.

Yum.

Gonna go have it check tomorrow then. hoho ~

yeah i should....oh(not to steal a thread) but is there a certain time/mileage you should recharge ur a/c? i'm at 35,xxx and its never been done

most of the mazdas do not come with their system full of freon

How hard would this be to refill myself?

Aside from purchasing a can of R134a what else would be needed?

You can do it, but don't tell the enviromentalist. Your suppose to save the gas and get it recycled.

You don't need to recycle if you are recharging. Just adding more gas to the system, but you do need to know what PSI to charge the system to.

Im wondering too. I see all these R134a "ICE COLD" Can thinggy @ Autozone. I always wonder should I check mine.

Maybe I should look at the spec and google to see how to add Freon myself "Safety"

if you have a 04 or 05 please read and try this.

i had to go way back to get it. enjoy.. it has to be done everytime you reset the ecu. so you might print it out and put it in the glove box..

and yes it does make a difference..

https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...54&postcount=8

beers :beer: