Do you need to replace expansion valve in Honda?
02 crv 4cyl awd we have removed the glove box, blower box and do have a picture from honda but no idea on how to get from therethanksbob Mechanic for Honda: lorunner, Auto Service Technician replied 11 years ago
How do you replace an expansion valve on an evaporator?
Remove the bolt and the ECM/PCM bracket (A). Remove the self-tapping screws and the expansion valve cover (B). Carefully pull out the evaporator core without bending the pipes. Than you can unbolt the expansion valve from the cooling unit and replace it.
Where is the expansion valve on a Honda lorunner?
Mechanic for Honda: lorunner, Auto Service Technician replied 11 years ago Ok. the expansion valve is actually bolted to the end of the evaporater. So once you have the blower box out you than have to go and remove the expansion valve. So make sure you have the system completely empty of freon.
How does the evaporator work on a Honda CRV?
Once the blower case and ECU have been removed, this black evaporator cover held by several Phillips screws will come off and expose the evaporator. A frustrating thing is just the wires that are in the way!
How to replace an expansion valve in your car?
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Where is the expansion valve on a Honda CRV?
I’m finally getting around to blogging the evaporator/expansion valve installation on our daughters ’02 Honda CRV which I performed a while back. This part is difficult to show and tell because it’s located under the passenger side dash, but I’ve included some pages out of the 02 Honda CRV service manual that may help.
Mechanic for Honda: lorunner, Auto Service Technician replied 11 years ago Ok. the expansion valve is actually bolted to the end of the evaporater. So once you have the blower box out you than have to go and remove the expansion valve. So make sure you have the system completely empty of freon.
Is the expansion valve the same as the evaporator?
The new expansion valve was identical to the OEM. The only thing, I had to tweak the new evaporator hard lines to match the old one. It’s a precise fit for the expansion valve to reside in its little home in the firewall!;)
Where is the expansion valve on a car?
Average rating from 5 customers who received a Check Heating AC. An expansion valve is an AC component that is commonly found on many road going vehicles. It is usually installed at the evaporator inlet and works together with the orifice tube to regulate the flow of refrigerant through the vehicle’s AC system.
How to tell if an expansion valve is bad?
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Expansion Valve (Orifice Tube) 1 AC system performing worse than usual and blowing warm air. 2 Frost on AC evaporator or coming from the vents. 3 AC compressor constantly running.
How to replace Honda Civic expansion valve and / or evaporator?
How to Replace Honda Civic Expansion Valve and / or Evaporator 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011Taking Glove box out, Blower, Blower Unit. How to Replace Honda Civic Expansion Valve and / or Evaporator 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011Taking Glove box out, Blower, Blower Unit.
Can a Honda evaporator be removed from the dash?
Honda is pretty smart and takes repair into consideration I feel. The plastic part of the dash will be cut, removed, and the part discarded, I just have it propped up there to show it. With the plastic piece out of the way, there’s more access and allows room for the blower housing to come out.
Once the blower case and ECU have been removed, this black evaporator cover held by several Phillips screws will come off and expose the evaporator. A frustrating thing is just the wires that are in the way!
What happens when your a / C expansion valve goes bad?
You will notice when the A/C expansion valve goes bad because your air conditioning system will ultimately stop functioning properly. It will either produce less cool air or it won’t produce any cool air at all. At this point, you will need to replace your A/C expansion valve to fix the problem.
How much does it cost to replace an expansion valve?
At this point, you will need to replace your A/C expansion valve to fix the problem. The replacement cost of an A/C expansion valve is anywhere from $200 to $450. The parts cost itself will be between $100 and $200 while the labor costs will be between $100 and $300.