I hope you get something out of this review/DIY repair video today. Check out the description of the video where you'll find links to parts /tools found on Amazon. Also, here's the link to part one of my journey ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0mdmiW8vLJc.htmlsi=XvptEgidhVhDo0N8
My heavens. Wow, great work and explanation. The work is monstrous and definitely not simple for this simple, cheap, lazy backyard mechanic. Thanks for the heads up.
Hi, i have a honda civic 2012 similar to yours. It doesnt blow cold air too. I used the pressure gauges to diagnose it . The low side was at 15 psi and high side was at 200 psi. While engine running max ac . When outside temp is 95 F the low side should be at 55 psi and high side at 300 psi with compressor engaging. I try to recharge system more but notice low side stays at 15 psi and high side went up to 400 psi !!! Can u help plz?
@@quranicviewofislam5044 It sounds like you are having the same problem as me here. You have a restriction in your system somewhere, and it's a good chance it's your expansion valve. They do indeed go bad from time to time. I'd start there. Hope this helps!
You can 100% remove that expansion valve from the outside. Undo the 2 bolts holding it and wiggle the stud up and down. It will pull right off. The older Hondas had the expansion valve inside the air box and the evaporator would need to be removed.
I do see that it could be separated from the evaporator that way, but the problem is that there's not enough clearance to turn it sideways and then pull it out thru the firewall once separated. It sure would nice if it could be done that way!
I watched both your videos and my hat is off to you for such an excellent job with no skipping important steps nor rushing through anything. You're a natural at training, my man. I discovered the tape in the socket to hold the nut trick years ago myself, hah. The tape around the swivel socket extension is a new one on me and good thinking..! Now if I can get the A/C going on my POS '12 Chevy Aveo......lol.
@@melrobinson6919 I certainly appreciate your feedback, that means a lot! Those little tricks like the tape around the swivel I picked up from my grandaddy long time ago, he was such a practical man. And yes indeed, with this AC stuff..I've learned you just have to take your time and don't rush. Hey, thanks again for hanging out and good luck with the Aveo!
Sir, you saved my ass with this very informative, instructional video!! I didn’t have the confidence to do it myself until I watched your video and used it as I was removing and then installing! Thank you so much!!
@my-honest-review Yes I figured so I flushed out the lines separately & it didn't have it. Thanks for the info and quick reply. Your Videos are on %💯 on Target 🎯 👍🏼
One more Question : I'm going to back flush the Evaporator. If the Expansion Valve is stuck shut it should not flush correct & if not on which side do I back flush,the Low side in OR the Hi side in to back flush ?
@@joser.7702 Great question, and I what I would do is alternative your flush inlet so that you'd be hitting both sides of that expansion valve. Just be gentle and don't use too much pressure.
This video was Fantastic! I have never seen this done before. This was very well explained and took all the unknowns out of the picture! Thanks for all the tips too! Liked and subscribed to all your content! Amazing!
@@dporrasxtremeLS3 Thank you for that feedback Davil! I'm glad you found it helpful. My hope is to take the mystery out of car repairs so that the average guy or gal will have the confidence to tackle it 💯
It was so satisfying to get to the bottom of the problem for sure. And come to find out, it's a fairly common issue with this generation Civic in particular. Take care!
I don't have a reclaiming machine, they're just too expensive. And most shops will not charge just to reclaim it for you, so it's a win-win there. While you CAN let it escape yourself technically, it's better for the environment to get it taken out.
The short answer is no PAG oil needed with Expansion valve replacement. The longer answer is that I covered PAG oil in the video prior to this one. You can find it here if you want to watch ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0mdmiW8vLJc.html
@@stevenstevenson3351 Go back and rewatch at time stamp 15 seconds. And then if you want to watch part one of this journey, I have included a link to that in the description of this video and in the comment section.
Did you try removing the expansion valve from the firewall side? I am preparing to replace the TXV on my Ford Fiesta, and I am certain I can do it from the firewall side? It looks exactly like your Honda.
Hey Max, I really don't see that there would be enough room to wiggle that expansion valve thru the firewall after detaching it. I went by the advice of a Honda technician too. Please let me know if you have any success if you try it tho.
@@my-honest-review I will be doing that replacement job in the next few days. Hopefully from the firewall side entirely! I will certainly let you know.
No way it's coming out of there on an 08 Civic from firewall side. Not without bending/cutting the heck out of the firewall and fighting that tiny space. Don't get me wrong it CAN be done but it's a tight space and you are going to bend and cut to get that expansion valve out and even if someone succeeds, in the end it's gonna look ghetto fabulous. I had my expansion valve changed in about an hour or so on my 08 Civic the way shown in this video, except I didn't pull the seat. I just covered the seat with towels to keep it clean and wiggled around a bit to get the nuts/screws out and pretty much no problem but if I was a big dude I would pull that seat too.
@@axlef1513 Well, I replaced the TXV yesterday. It was a piece of cake! I was able to do all of it from the firewall side in about 25 minutes. Remember though, my car is a Ford Fiesta, not a Honda Civic?
