2004 Honda Element/CRV Thermostat Replacement

This video is a complete guide to replacing the thermostat on your Honda Element or CRV with a K series engine. Space is limited and it can be difficult to access the part. Rust can also be a factor.
I cover how to handle both of these issues for a successful thermostat replacement on this engine. This information will also apply to other Honda vehicles with the K series engine.
Also, if you get a PO128 or P1486 code, you might need to perform this procedure to repair the problem.
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[@thy6780]

First, I want to start off to say that EricTheCarGuy channel is a Fantastic channel. Eric's works on his Honda Element, helps me a lot in understanding my 20 years old CRV Gen 2 and turning that understanding to practical know-hows. About the Thermostat replacement, from my personal experience. I found that there are at least 2 more ways to do it faster or easier or lesser risky in getting striped thread insert at the thermostat housing attached to "block"/water pump/water passage. 1) Mix of access from bottom as shown by Eric and from front after taking out condenser fan/shroud together with the coolant expansion tank. 2) More dismantling works involving other obstructing parts, but easier in taking out thermostat or entire 2-part (upper and lower) thermostat housing. It involves taking out intake manifold unit and work from top only.

[@kyleenglish5602]

Dude I'm so glad we have the same car. I bought my element for 500 bucks and thanx to your videos and 1,000 in parts I have a perfectly running element thanx 2 you. Your the man Eric the car dude! Love my element!

[@didigarcia1127]

Thank you! Im used to working on my classic, cant see a thing in these newer cars ! Nice to get a view b4 hand! I am the Mom! I used your videos before better than most!

[@roberttomsiii3728]

IDK why anyone dislikes your videos. Seriously.

[@baddestburrito]

This video makes me appreciate my 1991 Civic Si. Metal thermostat housing: will last forever. Two bolts, and presto, the job's done. I never have to go through this dog-and-pony show that Eric just struggled through. My headlights are glass, too. 27 years since they came out of the factory, and they're not the least bit cloudy. I love this car! Modern Honda can suck my dipstick.

[@marksinger4949]

This is my top 3 car repair channel's. #1. Chris Fix. #2. Eric The Car Guy. #3. A1Auto.

[@nomanjones4803]

Also South Main Auto.

[@xtasymusik]

mark singer Chris fix, Eric The Car Guy, Scotty Kilmer and Ratchet and Wrenches

[@cornishsean1]

check out One Auto he has some great videos

[@678friedbed]

stay away from skotty Killmore, he is a hack.

[@ThatGuysChannel4Whatever]

motoYam82 is quickly becoming one of my favorites as well. Ivan is pretty sharp, he's much more of an electrical guy than mechanical, though.

[@harryberry474]

Watched this video and don't even have a Honda Element, just enjoy watching your videos no B.S. well done videos. Came here cause X wife has CRV and researching about her timing belt and water pump.

[@CarAudioInc]

I take offense to the mom's basement comment. I got upgraded to the attic thank you very much. Big baller on the upper level homie.

[@theosergio9889]

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[@enzodavid4632]

@Theo Sergio yea, I've been using InstaFlixxer for since december myself :D

[@bantz001]

Good thinking on the anti-seize. I use it all the time on anything that causes the sphincter factor taking it apart. I own vehicles for way too long, and it's likely I'll have to go back where I've been years later when things are twice as rusty. Other than the fact that it's messy, it helps.

[@Bobman84]

I turn the heater fan on to confirm proper heat coming out of the vents at a consistent temperature and to ensure the heating system indeed works after working on the cooling system, but probably more relevant with a full flush (including the core).

[@stevepuddlejumperpilot6062]

I recently acquired a really nice southern, rust free 2002 CR-V. Really nice car. Only 160,000 miles on it. One owner. Very solid vehicle. I've been going thru it, changing basic stuff out, fluid, filters, etc. Have come to the conclusion that compared to my old 1997 Corolla, it is much harder to work on. Matter of fact, I was thinking about changing the thermostat out on it, since it seemed to read a bit cool according to the gauge. But after watching this video, not sure if I'm going to attempt it. Might just sell the thing and go out and find another trailer park Corolla. At least the Corolla is easy to work on. Great video, tho. Thank u.

[@preservethedead]

This is facts. I have an 03 crv and EVERYTHING is much harder to work on than my civic. Painfully hard at sometimes

[@TheBeerBox80]

That funnel is one of the best tool purchases I have ever made.

[@caddyguy5369]

Tim Johnson I used a vacuum method last time. It was fun.

[@worsttintentions]

sphincter factor five! By far the funniest thing i've ever heard you say. Thank you!

[@southernautodiy2643]

Lol i was sphincter factor six when i nearly got hit head on by another car today

[@GarthGoldberg]

Eric is at his best working on a Honda.

[@e46silverbullet62]

those hose clamp tools work marvelously 😍 it prevents me from getting my fingers hurt from the clamp springing back and hitting your fingers when using pliers

[@TheDarvec1]

Just bought one of those hose clamp tools, I no longer feel like i'm holding an unpinned grenade with some long nosed vice grips :)

[@jasonelizanigel9381]

We don't have basements in Texas

[@Peter_Riis_DK]

Yeah, and my mom died years ago. ;)

[@ddd228]

Mac& cheese is OK.

[@deseremere]

Man.. I spent an hour trying to find the slip joint bent pliers Eric was using. It looks like Matco PSJN11B but color is red. Mac makes similar P11HD-B. However, you can get PRO AMERICA 11" XL HEAVY DUTY #5051 for about $33 shipped, those look the same except color of the handles

[@chadharmon5716]

Why do you have cool aid in your car eric?

[@sharynallen2188]

I wish i lived near you totally love your tutorials so through and well explained not to mention humorous thanks

[@justsumguy2u]

"Eric, you're doing it wrong!" LOL I enjoyed this video, great job. And yeah, those plastic pieces would definitely make me a little nervous.

[@southernautodiy2643]

Hey eric! I got a recommendation, try making your own penetrating fluid, 50/50 mix of atf and acetone, heard its as good if not better than the penetrating fluid you buy at the store, learned that trick from a older mechanic

[@Coach.Lewi.1979]

Eric. Your videos are long but so very informative and also entertaining. Your a real blessing and full of knowledge. Thank you.

[@biancafranchi4727]

being inexperienced in car repair,.I dont have the tools or skill to do this "simple"(?!) car repair, but at least I understand what my mechanic has to do.

[@vetterfellow]

7:47 Down the wrist around the elbow and to the arm pit, YOW !!. Great video Erick and Brian. Sure did learn a lot about the Element. TTFN... Angelo.

[@crazyhitlover]

I'll have you know that I ate pasta while I watched this repair that you did wrong! Kidding shade-tree here and always love little tips here and there while watching over the years.

[@thruthenever]

I recently replaced the thermostat on an EP3 Si ('03) with a K20 that was very similar to this. No hyperbole--it was the most frustrating thing I've ever experienced in 15+ years of maintaining my own cars. The Si had almost 17 years of Ohio rust on all three thermostat mounting bolts, so the heads stripped even with those special "rusted bolt" sockets. I ended up just busting up the plastic thermostat housing into several pieces to gain more bolt surface area to grip. Even the catharsis of breaking the old thermostat I had been fighting with for hours was tempered by how damn hard it was to get to. Luckily I had the foresight to order new bolts from Honda (that cost way too much), so it only ate up most of my day.

[@maciejkobus]

Just in time! I'm replacing thermostat in my car tomorrow. Thanks :)

[@adrianszugye5929]

Maciej Kobus me too

[@ericthecarguy]

Awesome. Good luck.

[@aaronreniers3673]

You're lucky!!! I had to do a thermostat once on a Renault Vel Satis. The bumper, headlight, radiator and ac condenser had to come off. After that I had to use a 5 foot prybar to pry the thermostat off. When it came off flying through the shop I got a coolant shower (and drink). I swore never to do a thermostat on a Vel Satis ever again.

[@rejmonwilson]

I fell your pain, replacing thermostat and gasket on 2000 Chrysler Concorde, what a challenge. Remove fan shroud Serpentine belt Alternator Dipstick Hoses,what a job, and on my back in my lane way!.this is my second attempt, first time aftermarket gasket what a nightmare!. Big leaks, second time Orem part and gasket sealer, wish me luck!.

[@snoopy5736]

I gotta get one of those hose clamp tools , I had a hell of a time replacing the heater control valve on my Chevy Express the other day

[@ddd228]

Sears has 'em.

[@ericthecarguy]

Linked in the description.

[@snoopy5736]

EricTheCarGuy Thanks Big E, nothing like having the right tool for the job

[@Esuper1]

So it may have been a good idea to mark the hose and the plastic connector before you removed it so you didnt have to wonder and fight the orientation for re-installment.

[@4WDIESEL1]

This is my top 4 car repair channel's. #1. Eric the Car Guy #2. South main Auto #3. MotoYam82 #4.Scanner Danner

[@rubeng5150]

Love the Vids you make the most simple things real entertaining keep up the great work...

[@MEGADEEZOO]

Yow Thanks Bro!! im nervous about those fasteners BUT you’re walk-thru gave me some confidence. salute

[@spaceghostpurpz4744]

man i miss you posting regularly but thanks for the vid i feel like your apprentice

[@ericthecarguy]

I still post every Friday. Are your notifications turned on?

[@spaceghostpurpz4744]

EricTheCarGuy swear yeah man i have the little bell on and everything but i never see your vids show up anymore

[@ericthecarguy]

I don't doubt you at all. YT has been doing things like this for a while now. Not much I can do really except say that I post every Friday on ETCG if nothing else. Sometimes I also post on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but always Fridays.

[@craigybus1]

Eric I have a new 'safe for work' curse word when things go wrong, 'BUMHATS!'

[@goodnamesareallgone1]

You were so right about those two bolts and clips. I ended up grinding the heads off. The clip rust melded to the threads :( Think I'm going to replace them with plastic bolts or something and hope that does the job.

[@GrandPrix46]

Every video I see of you working on a Honda makes me like my Suburban that much more.

[@z31rider24]

If im not mistaken, this is the same thermostat that my 2005 Civic Si EP3 uses. Also same layout. Bit of a pain to replace. Yes Hondas use blue coolant. Best thing is to use Honda coolant. Along with OEM thermostat and radiator cap.

[@howellhopper3424]

Yes, my "experience varied" on the driver side speed-clip (why's it always the driver side?) .....great vid.

[@BimmerAutomotiveEngineering]

That hose with the pull clamp is the same as the ones on BMWs .. interesting love you videos!

[@kroshkapont]

Thanks for the helpful video! I love to do something in the car with my own hands. Hello from Russia!

[@Porsche996TT]

This was very helpful, but how do I differ if my thermostat is bad or it's the coolant temp sensor? I get low temp reading on the highway in my Renault.

[@adrianszugye5929]

Sammy, Ahmose be glad it's not reading hot.

[@jessehclark]

Sammy, Ahmose I would think that if your thermostat was bad, it would fail closed, so that even at operating temp it would not open, causing overheating. however even if it somehow failed open it might cause long warm up times but not a low temp reading. So I would suspect your temp sensor first.

[@sekopiski]

If the engine reaches normal operating temp while standing still and then cools down when you start driving you definitely have a faulty thermostat.

[@aaronhall7740]

Sammy, Ahmose they are designed to fail open as to not over heat the engine. That still can fail shut (I personally know this...) but most don't.

[@aaronhall7740]

You can tell if it is the temp sensor vs thermostat by leaving the car to sit for a long time then compare the temp sensor reading with the ambient temperature using a scan tool. It's best done in a garage or somewhere that isn't windy.

[@Autares]

"ETCG: Be safe, have fun and turn your sphincter factor up to Five!" haha

[@joshlamotte9318]

I have Craftsman's version, and have used (if I remember correctly) Snap-on's version of your Astro Pneumatic hose clamp tool. I love them, let's me use both hands to remove a hose. Snap-on's is better of the two, it has a ratchet to let you choose how far you open the clamp. Craftsman's only has one position

[@NebukedNezzer]

I like the spring clamp hose clamps much better than the stainless steel screw type. The automatic taking up of the grip is very nice not to have to retighten clamps over time.

[@markmauldin5867]

Always learn great tips from Eric 😊

[@rogermurph101]

My OCD does not allow me to work with gloves that torn or dirty. That's actually why I use black gloves; can't see the grime!

[@jasonjackson329]

Those thermostat inlet Housing are the biggest pain to get the hose off. I thought it was just my tsx that was like. But seeing you have the same problem makes me feel better. Lol. Dam Honda problems. Smh

[@davidconley3610]

Great video Eric!!!! Not nearly as bad as replacing the starter witch I did over the weekend. Honda could have did a better design on some of the components but they are good cars. Thanks!!!!

[@nissannewride]

Hey Eric cool video and great camera work...amazing!!! I have a 2002 Nissan Nv with 99,000 km on it here in Thailand. I just had the whole cooling system overhauled, all new hoses, radiator and it looked like they put some white sealant on the water pump? Do you think that maybe the guys just chucked the thermostat because it's such a hot climate here? Didn't see any charge for one on the bill. And do you have any idea if an NV has a timing chain or belt? I've always heard chain cause it's like a truck (actually more like a little El Camino!) Cool little car actually...ever heard of it? Thanks for your videos...really like them...stay warm and DIRTY!!!! ))))

[@jakesnake_27]

I did this exact procedure last year on my '02 CR-V. Mine was a little different, I didn't have the plastic piece that went onto the thermostat housing. The radiator hose with clamp just went right onto the thermostat.

[@libertyjusticeforall6754]

This was such an excellent detailed video !!! It also helped me out . Thanks and much appreciated for your time and excellence!!👍👍👍👍. What brand is that long handle Pliers you were using? Thank you

[@wallynw]

another great repair video, I do have a serious question. If that thermostat is such a pain to get to, and the car is 13 years old.. why not go ahead and change the hose as well?

[@jeanyeiseman138]

sure would

[@Mark-um3hm]

Eric, quick question for you. I did a flush/fill on my 2021 Acura ILX. Used the same funnel as you, and also has no bleeder valve on my car. After I refilled, I only get heat on the High setting? If I try to go to 85, 84, 80, ect… I get like room temperature heat. Any clue why? I burped every bubble out of this thing for 2 days now. To no avail. Any ideas, would be great? Thanks

[@mtnpie5178]

EricTheCarGuy: What kind of penetrating oil do you us?

[@heavylead1961]

me personally... i like to replace the radiator cap, every time i replace the thermostat.

[@adrianszugye5929]

heavylead1961 thanks for sharing I'm replacing my water pump and thermostat in my GM truck

[@bradhelfrich6602]

heavylead1961 Very good Idea! They're cheap!

[@lebronjordan802]

Since k24 are timing chain, is that means you don't need to replace the water pump or when is the time you have to change the water pump?

[@hectoromararias8684]

Eric! What apend if leak on base of termostate??? what we do? i got this problem now!

[@stevesteve5700]

Great video Eric, i dont like the plastic thermostat housing.

[@ReviveAndDrive-mk1]

your doing it wroooooong eeeric xD 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 that was amazing xD

[@sheldonm3535]

Do you think I should replace my t stat? It’s original 2010 175k Camry LE. Coolant was changed once at around 100k miles. But nothing else was changed in the cooling system.

[@michaeldonaldson5808]

I've been waiting a long Time for a repair video

[@ericthecarguy]

I've been posting one a month since the beginning of the year. I plan to do more going forward as well. Thanks for the comment.

[@michaeldonaldson5808]

Oh yeah cool I must have missed some your vids are awesome btw

[@TMK131979]

Hi Eric, you have been quite for a while now. I hope all is well with you.

[@NickNardone]

This guy is the freaking man.

[@wars1977]

Erick Hey, I'm with you on FB from the very beginning, I watch every episode. Today I found that I spent a big chunk of your life watching movies. Actually, you're such on-screen buddy :). "Stey DIRTY": D

[@davidd8435]

Thanks for the video, good job.

[@phxrsx]

So Im working on a 2002 CRV where the temperature doesn't come up to full operating temperature and everyone said the thermostat is stuck open. So I changed it and it's doing the same thing. Any other ideas? I also noticed the radiator cap was leaking and I also changed that.

[@bryang2724]

What's the best way to prevent the a/c black death? Is there a certain brand compressor that won't blow up?

[@ajbrown7245]

Another great classic style Eric The Car Guy video. Love these....

[@mudslinger704]

A plastic thermostat housing, great idea there honda.

[@offtrackpl]

90s bmw's too. I'm still crossing my fingers for mine not to crack

[@678friedbed]

FrewSlinger ya, I hade to replace the intake on my grand marquis because the housing is plastic and part of the intake.

[@TheChaps83]

Thinking exactly the same... next step : plastic pistons ?

[@manualtrans257]

apparently, it's lasted 13 years on this element. My 10-year-old accord and Crv, never a problem either.

[@mrdjsubz]

My 2002 focus has one as well.. . original of course cracked and leaked. rubbish plastic

[@Travis_Inlanzer]

This is why I like my old 98 Honda Civic. The Thermostat is not only super easy to get to but the housing for the thermostat is metal.... Stop trying to be Chrysler, Honda.

[@xxRamD3yruxx]

those lyle spill free funnels are clear now, instead of yellow. and now im going to have to use my advance auto paycheck to buy more crap from advance auto :)

[@cardonaman]

My element overheats but doesn't throw a code? Could it be a bad radiator or fan?

[@svenamundsen4879]

Eric, are there different temperature thermostats for the Honda Element? I took my 2009 Element to the local Honda dealer because my Element was overheating...they told me they had 2 different temperature types of Thermostat for the car and they chose the one that was actually "higher" because they though the lower temperature thermostat was too low and would affect the car's performance...my Element still overheats when I am in heavy traffic. I spent $700 to have this resolved and when I confronted the service manager about this, they offered no help what so ever....

[@Mark-um3hm]

Time for a new spill free coolant funnel Eric. Lol

[@killerguitars52]

Eric who makes those sweet slip joint needle nose you used to take the hose clamp off? Mac?

[@DIY.11.11]

Great videos Eric keep them coming.!

[@danielbyrne5862]

Hi Eric i have a 2008 honda element sc how much rad fluid do I need to do a flush i am going to replace both hoses and the thermostat

[@ivwshane]

So if I’m having over heating issues but I’m not get any codes, would that point to a fan or electrical issues? (I have a 2003 element).

[@h8yurFACE]

i was checking and replacing fuses and added a couple that were missing on my 2000 ford explorer and now no crank or start i checked all fuses and all are lighting up.

[@kalawwad229]

Hey man,.any advice on massive oil leak due to oil pressure switch on a 2003 element? Repair shop replaced it twice...still leaks. Thanks

[@maykevin5]

Hey Eric, I have an idea. At you next meetup, you should have your other mustang motor laid out and have your guests build it. So your subscribers have a hand in it.

[@ericthecarguy]

There is no other Mustang motor. It was junk remember?

[@maykevin5]

EricTheCarGuy well, there could be.. ;)

[@strivetobecomebettereveryd398]

All 3 bolts are turning freely, the bolts won't back out. Any suggestions?

[@emv1031]

So I take it that the housing where the thermostat goes into is sold as a separate part???? My wife's CRV's housing is leaking. Already pulled it out, it CANNOT be done from below, had to remove the manifold. I thought I'd just buy the thermostat and that it'd be sold as one single piece.

[@AR-uj3js]

Hey I just this to my 04 element but 3-5 mins in after starting the engine it bubble I had only pour 1 gallon tho and I did see some white smoke came out, the top radiator horde was extremely hot and kinda feel hard when I press on it to purge the bubble is that all normal

[@jamesguralski5156]

I love you put links for tools and materials you use can you put a link for a nice cheap car hoist!?

[@Deneteus]

The wire Honda attached to the thermostat housing is connected to the alternator. It's the stupidest thing to connect it to because if you remove the lower radiator hose you can get to the bottom two bolts easy. If you removed the power steering pump you can see the back of the tab for the cable. It's better to just cut the thing and install a new one or just zip tie it back if you don't want to spend the money putting the original clip back in emergency situations.

[@steakmanchu]

lol. Sphincter factor. Man those spill free funnels. I got to Sears like 3 minutes late on a Sunday trying to buy one of those for a job I was trying to get done. I was banging on their giant glass windows like a big, hungry, dirty, bearded homeless person. They didn't let me in.

[@bobbyultra]

Eric need that tool for the plastic clips please send the link for the tool.... cheers mate

[@squirrelkilla7371]

Can the drain free funnel be used on vehicles with just a coolant tank and no radiator cap? Or is it not needed? And do you do the same process for bleeding on ones with tanks as you did here or does the tank actually help with bleeding?

[@ericthecarguy]

If the system uses an expansion tank, I use the expansion tank like I use this funnel if that makes sense.

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

You can scrub that nifty Spill-Free funnel with your Mechanics hand cleaner (assuming you wash your hands). One thing that always irks me, Eric- is that you *never* change your gloves between R&R procedures, handling new, clean parts with previous grit and grime, then hopping in the vehicle like that. No- I'm not in anybody's basement, and I don't have a whiny voice, nor am I a gasping orgasmic sycophant at your Meetups. However- I am an avid Fan, and have watched your work from the beginning. Please take this for what it is meant to be- constructive criticism from an older retired Mechanic.

[@throttlebottle5906]

after a few days to week you'll never know it was handled, at least in the northern rust-belt states. even worse in winter :)

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Yea, you're right- why even bother to wipe your ass too? You're just going to shit again anyway.

[@whocares7144]

HUBBABUBBA DOOPYDOOP lol!

[@ericthecarguy]

Not taking offense. Thanks for the input.

[@shairakber2580]

can u please upload some videos about ECU(how to check etc...)

[@dabell12]

Hello Eric: what mileage is recommended according to you replacing the thermostat on this Honda ? thank you

[@zx8401ztv]

Smashing job eric, should be happy for a long time now, and your peace of mind too. I do like the antiseize coating of the bolts, it's a good practice :-). "Im doing it so i can...... lose a clip.", perfect comical ti....ming :-D

[@ericthecarguy]

I try to entertain as well as educate.

[@artemisthefrenchie]

MORE ELEMENT VIDEOS PLZ

[@jamesguralski5156]

Just trying to help others. But there's an engine temp switch on driver's side of the engine, there's an engine temp fan switch on the bottom middle of radiator. And the you could have fans that don't work or relay failures those two relays are located on the driver side engine compartment. And that engine temp fan switch located on the radiator could cause a lot of problems not allowing the fans to run at all to cool anyting....AC, Engine! Oboy

[@IIGrayfoxII]

Eric the blue and green and red can be anything. From what I have heard it is just a dye added. You can get red, orange, pink, green, yellow, blue coolants.

[@Darksyne]

Some coolants have low silicates while others have none and a lot of cooling systems must have no silicates in the cooling system or it'll cause wear problems.

[@944play]

Coolant should not be blue. Washer fluid already took blue.

[@peterbiltxr379]

blue coolant is so cool tho my challenger has purple coolant which is nice also

[@matthew53690]

peterbiltnation 379 really? thats awesome lol. idk why im so fascinated by diff color coolants

[@Tedybear315]

One key point is if you have a VW. And I found this out first hand! P/O (last owner...) used the green coolant. All it did was make a white paste that was built up in the radiator, all hoses... I talked with a few techs that do nothing but VW's and they said I got lucky. We caught it early. They have seen things so badly choked up with white sludge that engines overheated. VW uses G12/G13 for a reason. (It's also darned expensive!!) So I never believe it when a bottle states "Mixes with all coolants...."

[@lacimurphy-thibodeaux8153]

I’m having trouble getting the bolts out of the housing, they spin and aren’t stripped but won’t come out even a little! What do I do??

[@MrWallStreet119]

what did you do?

[@Faithoper777]

why blue coolant? i have an 03 EX and i have green.. should i be worried???