A/C Repair - 2012 Honda Civic Expansion Valve Review - DIY Replacement
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- A/C Repair - 2012 Honda Civic Expansion Valve Review - DIY Replacement
This is my honest review and I am glad you are here.
Today I talk about the details and benefits of this OEM Denso A/C thermal expansion valve that I recently purchased on Amazon. And then I'll show you how to pull the evaporator out, remove the old expansion valve and install the new one.
But first... Will this expansion valve fit on your car?
Although this video is specifically for my car, a 2012 Honda Civic EX, this is the expansion valve that will fit all Honda Civic models...2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 (if you have a Civic Si, double check the fit). And it is even the same expansion valve used for the 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2014 Insight, and the 2011-2016 CRZ.
In addition, it's used in the 2006-2011 Acura CSX, and the 2007-2012 Acura RDX. It's even used in the 2009-2010 Toyota Corolla, 2006-2012 Toyota RAV4, and the 2009 Matrix. To add to all that, many Subaru Tribeca, Legacy, and Outback models used this expansion valve in their AC systems back in 2005 to 2009.
This is a follow up to a video I uploaded last month where I evacuated and charged my AC system on my Honda Civic with R134a. But my problem of not cooling persisted, so that lead me to diagnose the problem (with the help of my new manifold gauge set) as the thermal expansion valve.
So to get the full story of my journey, watch part one here: • DIY Tutorial - Proper ...
The bottom line is that I thought that I only had a small refrigerant leak before I started, but it turns out with the help of my manifold gauge set I found that I had a restriction in the low side of the system instead.
I wouldn't have known this if I had not of done a proper AC evac/recharge first so I could eliminate that as a source of the no-cooling problem. By reading the gauges after the charge was complete (as seen in part one...link above), I could see that the low side was way too low (going down even into a vacuum while the compressor was on) indicating that there was a severe restriction, most likely the expansion valve in my case.
Many folks are afraid to try and work on their AC system, but after you watch this video you'll gain confidence, and you'll save yourself tons of money by giving it a try on your own. This is totally DIY, you'll see! (Do It Yourself)
This review is for the Denso A/C Expansion Valve - 475-2073, found on Amazon.
Here's the link that will take you directly to this Denso expansion valve on Amazon that you see in the video:
www.amazon.com/live/video/078...
And here's the link to the A/C vacuum pump and manifold gauge set you see me use in the video (such a wise investment):
www.amazon.com/live/video/004...
And if you want to see all my Amazon Product reviews, you'll find them here:
www.amazon.com/shop/brantthom...
I strive to give you my honest opinion about all products that I do a review on. I hope it helps!
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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 czcams.com/video/0mdmiW8vLJc/video.htmlsi=XvptEgidhVhDo0N8
I'm so glad you figured it out! AC this time of year is a necessity, not just a luxury.
It really is!
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 👍
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 💯
Excellent Video! Two Thumbs Up 👍😎👍
Much appreciated 🙏
Fantastic info!!
Thanks for watching, hope it helped a little!
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!
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
@@user-jm1er4un2b 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.
Vary good
Thanks for watching, I hope it helped, I have had cold AC ever since...so thankful.
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!
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?
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.
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 czcams.com/video/0mdmiW8vLJc/video.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!
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!