does my 96 accord have an oriface valve or the other kind of valve? if so where is it? because im pretty sure that is the problem with my a/c not being cold at all
It uses an expansion valve inside the evaporator assembly, part 11 in the first source. If the evaporator valve is not working the compressor will be damaged - by no oil if the valve stays closed or by slugs of liquid spilling out of the evaporator if it sticks open. Fortunately, orifices and expansion valves are very reliable. I bet a standard A/C service (about $100) will get you cool again. If you do anything to disturb the refrigerant loop (trying to charge it at home, trying to change refrigerant system parts) you will only spend more... probably a lot more.
