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 ua-cam.com/video/0mdmiW8vLJc/v-deo.htmlsi=XvptEgidhVhDo0N8
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 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.
@@Jacqx66 Getting under a dash like this can be daunting for sure. And my old body isn't near as limber as it once was. But once I got under there, it wasn't too bad. Thanks for hanging out!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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?
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 ua-cam.com/video/0mdmiW8vLJc/v-deo.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.
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 ua-cam.com/video/0mdmiW8vLJc/v-deo.htmlsi=XvptEgidhVhDo0N8
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!!
That is awesome Jim! I love to hear success stories like yours. I'm glad it was helpful to you brother 👍
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.
@@Jacqx66 Getting under a dash like this can be daunting for sure. And my old body isn't near as limber as it once was. But once I got under there, it wasn't too bad. Thanks for hanging out!
I'm so glad you figured it out! AC this time of year is a necessity, not just a luxury.
It really is!
Outstanding vid, good sir!! And good tip using the tape to keep the screws in place!!
Appreciate you watching, and yes that tape helps a lot 💯
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 💯
Congrats! Glad to get some closure after watching your first video.
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!
Brother this has to be the best how to video on this app I appreciate you 🙏🙏
Thank you Jason, I appreciate you and thanks for following along!
Nice Tutorial..........Kudos!..........Just doing the same on a Honda Fit...............Z
@@zardiw Appreciate you hanging out and hope it helped! Good luck on your Fit 👍
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!
Will I be able to remove that expansion valve from the outside on my Honda civic 2012? Thanks
@@КириллМаксименко-з5п I just did it from the outside yes
@user-jm1er4un2b it's a bit tricky to get it out and changing the o rings is pretty difficult.
@@my-honest-reviewyou would cut away some material from the firewall (with a Dremel), then the expansion valve will come out.
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!
Excellent Video! Two Thumbs Up 👍😎👍
Much appreciated 🙏
How come you dont remove the refrigerant yourself?
Curious.
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.
My parts didn’t come with o-rings. Do you have a Pn I can search to make sure I’m replacing the correct orings?
Bummer, but no worries, check out this Honda AC o-ring kit, it should work amzn.to/4bbt93i Hope that helps!
Do you happen to know what brand the original valve was ?
@@smittysmitty4681 I'm almost certain that Denso (the same brand) is actually the OEM brand. Someone correct me if I'm wrong...
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.
@@bluemax229 I'll say a prayer for you! It'll certainly save you a bunch of time if you don't have to mess around under the dash.
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?
Fantastic info!!
Thanks for watching, hope it helped a little!
You never covered pag oil
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 ua-cam.com/video/0mdmiW8vLJc/v-deo.html
What was the reason ???????
@@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.
Watch the video jackaz!
Probably should have charged the system to make sure there's no leaks...............Z
@@zardiw Wouldn't be a bad idea to do that before putting the dash back together for sure, I was feeling confident tho 💯
Tell the REASON YOU REPLACED IT!! LET PEOPLE KNOW!! THUMBS DOWN
I actually covered the reason why 15 seconds into the video.
Watch the entire video, he mentions it right at the beginning. Thumbs down comment 👎🏻
@@iansteward4708 I appreciate you Ian!
Vary good
Thanks for watching, I hope it helped, I have had cold AC ever since...so thankful.