2006-2011 CIVIC HVAC CLIMATE CONTROL DIAGNOSTIC TEST QUICK AND EASY W/ CODES

[@han-eihan2145]

Cold air was not cold enough as a month ago. Did what you said about DT. Then, air is cold again. Magic! Thanks.

[@markwalker5687]

My 2007 Honda Civic was blowing lukewarm and after I did this test it must have reset my ac and is now blowing cold. I’ve been trying to figure this out for months. Thank you for this video!

[@hecks_k20_fa5]

Same

[@dennisrobinson8008]

So could we say this also resets the unit?

[@lewisecwi02]

Spent $1100 on a new compressor and condenser that did not solve my issue. Civic was still blowing warm air. I found this video, ran the diagnostic test, with no error codes but it now blows ice cold. Wish I found this video first. The climate control center perhaps just needed a reset! Thanks for the video and good luck to others.

[@RoadMisfit187]

Sorry to hear that you spent all that money,. Tell your friends about this video before they waist money.

[@cognac8297]

Dang

[@dennisrobinson8008]

I also did the compressor, condenser and expansion valve. It was blowing cool not cold. I turned to max heat ac off. Then turned ac back to max it started blowing cold. I'll do this test next.

[@adegoketaiwo9426]

Mine didn't get to switch to the max

[@tracycarig6565]

Hi guys. I need help here. My civic AC is just blowing warm air. I just recently changed my AC Compressor on my 08 Civic and mechanic told after installing it that my HVac Control is faulty and working intermittently and needs to be replaced also. The next day, the new compressor and fans are completely not working anymore. I know this is a self diagnosis test you have in the video and I don't get any blinks at all for any codes which means nothing is wrong with it right. Do you also mean this as a reset for the hvac control or is there another way to do it? Perhaps maybe this could be just a loose connection? I would really appreciate your help as I've already spent a lot on this AC repair. Thanks in advance.

[@jerwind7393]

Thanks for sharing! I'm going to try on 2009 Honda Pilot. The "Center" AC vents in the front don't blow anything anymore. All other vents works and blows. Thanks!

[@RoadMisfit187]

Let me know if this is the same way to perform the test on a 2009 Pilot? I would think it would be different, but it might work.

[@kevorkianlabs6535]

What light are you talking about that blinks ??

[@bayareajacob]

The audio is not synced up with the video. But I think I figured out how to do this. Thanks

[@christianginella5545]

Hey friend, I have a 2006 civic dx that came from the dealer with no a/c I'm getting 8 flashes in self diagnostic mode. The air is ice cold regardless of what I try. I can't even find an exploded view to identify which flap directs the airflow away from the heater core. I'm really beginning to lose it!

[@christianginella5545]

Your list only went to 7 before disappearing off the screen. Now my question has changed as I've found it elsewhere. I'm getting a 8 flashes on a 2006 civic dx with no a/c and 8 flashes means condenser sensor error. It's not likely that I have this on my car. I have water pressure and almost equal head in my core lines, though I might have cavitation from my pump even though it doesnt overheat at all. The pump removal concerns me as I have heard horror stories about the 8mm allen bit on the belt adjuster which needs to be removed to get to the pump. Have you had any success in this area or am I barking up the wrong tree? Any referrals would be appreciated.

[@Danaelikesyourface]

Dumb question but are the vents suppose to be on all the time? Even when the air is off? Or can I completely close them off??

[@anthonygomez5907]

You need to turn on the recirculation button If you don't use it, the car will use the air from the outside that is a lot warmer, and your A/C will work harder and continuously to cool the hot air from the outside. Even if the ac is completely off and the button is off air will continue to come in from the outside. So you need to have it on so no air comes in at all with the ac being off.

[@henrydiaz5697]

When you say "the light will blink" in reference to the code number,which light do you mean?...The only light that blinks for me is the check engine light...then turns off.

[@henrydiaz5697]

Nevermind,I read your instructions more thorough and figured it out..lol

[@kunzmanm]

If your AC compressor never stop spinning and blows cold at first and slowly goes down in temperature and air flow, it means you need another control head as the evaporator is freezing up to a block of ice. Junk yard time to get a used control head.

[@martymckay297]

My AC compressor stays on continuously when I have my AC running, should it cycle in and off? What would cause it to stay always on when AC is turned on?

[@richardeberting2468]

What's a control head? Do you mean this AC controller we are testing in the video? My compressor won't turn off. Every relay and fuse is fine. I ran this test and got no error code.

[@kunzmanm]

@@richardeberting2468

[@kunzmanm]

Yes the part inside the car with the knobs and buttons,

[@richardeberting2468]

I unplugged my climate controler, and the AC did indeed finally turn off. Phew! The cooling fans also didn't turn on like before when I turned the key to on while cold. I also had a bad fan control relay U8 that made only the radiator fan come on at high (both fans should only turn on together). So I had at least 2 problems at the same time. This was throwing me off. Also, my controller didn't show any errors when I ran the diagnostic, nevertheless it was bad.

[@lp28machetero]

my ac was marginally cooling but blowing somewhat cold air, i tried this it gave a #3 code but now it is blowing consistantly hot, hot air does this reset the system or overrides the system in some way

[@christianginella5545]

Hi, I don't know where to find your additional information. Could you tell me what 8 flashes means?

[@RoadMisfit187]

Just read below in the description

[@chevar2801]

What light should blink?

[@totallyfrozen]

I think he’s talking about the lights in the air position buttons on the panel. You know, the buttons that you push to change where the air blows (your face, your feet, etc.)

[@scotthughes4964]

I've replaced blower motor resistor rely ac relay still nothing. No fuses are blown. I recently put aftermarket head unit new speakers all way around and added 2 after market amps. Did away with factory amp. I'm thinking something has happened that I wasn't informed of because I had " FRIEND " help. He has now informed me the remote wire from amps got hot and almost melted. GREAT so now it's going to be running down a wiring harness issue. If anyone has those friends and has had it happen I'd greatly appreciate any ideas you may have. Oh stereo and amps work fine

[@daysiv9739]

Great video Is good to know , now My car ligh is blinking 4 Times do you have a answer for that ???? Please ?

[@johnargue2977]

I just found out. 4 blinks is control motor. aka blend door actuator. Located behind glove box green connector. 2010 civic. Controls where air flow goes to front/feet/or defrost. Banged on mine,started working. Would need another one.as will fail again.

[@johnargue2977]

I got info from all data.

[@brp0u12]

Didn't flash codes, a/c clutch not picking up. Relay, cabin fuses and hood fuses for a/c all ok. 2009 civic what else would hold the clutch from engagement?

[@larrysheetmetal]

2008 Honda civic my fan inside only works when wet out side so I ran this this test and it fan worked , but light didn't beep any code ?

[@RoadMisfit187]

I have another video that reprograms the climate control, it might help you

[@edgaro8905]

Which light blinks?

[@jeffknight1444]

Did you ever get a response on what light blinks when you’re having problems?

[@victornegrete7662]

Mines blinks 6 times how do I fix that code please and what is the blower motor circuit ? Thank you 🙂

[@RoadMisfit187]

Now take your code and do more research on how to fix/repair your hvac system

[@iury9749]

My climate control is digital, How can i test It? And what is the codes?

[@ChristopherHicks-pp5lt]

What does it mean if it blinks 4 times?

[@RoadMisfit187]

Take this information and google or look on KZbin and see what other people do to fix this problem: Code 4 An open or short in the mode control motor circuit

[@robertruiz98]

I just replaced my blower motor because I thought that was the problem now I did this test and blink six times which is a problem in the blower motor circuit. So what do I do next if I just replace the blower motor??

[@Purocorridospesados]

So 4 blinks mean its the relay or the control vent motor

[@omarmendieta9149]

I’m having the same issue hopefully somebody can chime in to what they did with 4 blinks

[@Purocorridospesados]

@@omarmendieta9149 its the control vent motor

[@tocsalot1]

@@Purocorridospesados but the ac clutch is not engaging so any more idea's

[@Purocorridospesados]

@@tocsalot1 if ac clutch not engaging first check the fuse should be a 7.5amp then check compresor relay. If everything looks good then you have to try to put freon because clutch does not engage with out freon. And if you have freon and your gauages stay at 100psi on both sides then you need a new compressor hope it helps mine had four blinks i replaced the vent motor and then tried to put freon clutch was not engaging still so i replaced the compresor and worked.

[@tocsalot1]

@@Purocorridospesados ok Thanks I can hear the vent motor shift I checked both relay and fuse so next move is attempting r134a I'm thinking its best to evac

[@marianoalberto4448]

07 Civic, my recirculating light does not blink, however my check engine light blinked 5 times. What does it mean?

[@RoadMisfit187]

Sounds like you have a problem, you need a good code reader. I have the BlueDriver and it works great amzn.to/3QMDsno

[@GuitarWithDofka]

I did This and the fan went on high and went back to low. I have no blinking lights but my AC only stays cool for about the 1st mile I drive and then it stops blowing cool. The When I put the gauge on to check pressure, it pegs the Gage

[@knickemup5117]

Any luck with your civii? This guy doesn't seem to reply. Im having the same issues. I too don't see any blinking lights.

[@GuitarWithDofka]

@@knickemup5117 Still not working, can’t get it figured out

[@totallyfrozen]

I’ve had that problem too. The system is full of refrigerant, but if the car is idling, the air is blows begins to warm up until it’s not blowing cold anymore. Of course, this happens in summer and I live in south Texas where summer temps are often in the 90’s or low 100’s F.

[@CJFeria]

I had the same problem, I ended up changing the ac compressor and now is working fine

[@GerardoDuran-od9xh]

@@totallyfrozen i have a 2008 Honda civic, I live in Texas too. If the car stays in the sun then the ac does not blow too cold but when in the garage it works better. I changed the compressor and expansion valve not still the same

[@diegudr]

What do those descriptions 1-9 even mean? I was hoping it would tell you which component needs to be reapaired/replaced.

[@diegudr]

I understood all of the problems that you described at the start of the video but the ones written next to the numbers are a little vague to an amateur like me.

[@sarahendrix3132]

@@diegudr Like an OBD code, it will point you in the right direction but not necessarily give you the exact component needing replaced. Still a good test to narrow it down.

[@fahedmahases723]

Does this work on a 2003 Honda accord

[@captain_redpill8983]

Which light should blink?

[@jeffknight1444]

Did you ever get a response on what light needs to blink if you’re having problems?

[@caseyrucker3691]

What is best performance chip for 06 civic?

[@Dinos.Biz.English]

I did the test but no lights blinked. The system itself made a low dull sound before the air system went upto full and back down again. Any ideas what it could be?

[@treyozuna8675]

Same issue. Did you by chance figure it out?

[@curtisyarnell4345]

Is it just me or are the words being said 5 seconds before he does what he says? It’s confusing the shit out of me and I’ve re watched this video about 10 times trying to do what he’s saying

[@atitebiolayiwola8183]

I had continuous blinking what does that mean pleaee?

[@alichampion6244]

My AC Honda civic 2011 doest Cool Down i replaced the relay and checked the fuses no issue with them. Could you give me some info please!

[@chrislin623]

might be the control panel. I had the same problem

[@scotthughes4964]

Thanks

[@amankhurpal]

How to Fix if you got code 4 does that mean you need to replace the entire climate control pane?

[@gopalsingh-ri6lz]

Let me know too, I get no 4 too

[@gopalsingh-ri6lz]

Did you get it fixed? Let me know

[@gopalsingh-ri6lz]

It was relay or something else?

[@amankhurpal]

@@gopalsingh-ri6lz I am not that techie but what I did was I open the panel where you have the blower fan and there was a white circular thing that moves when you change the setting on climate control (face, legs...) I tapped the circular disk couple of times and after it started working for me and it's been a year I didn't face any problem.

[@scotthughes4964]

How do you get the codes if lights aren't working

[@luisrodriguez-ei7ll]

My car blink 4 times .what code is it or what can the problem b.

[@RoadMisfit187]

Just read the codes below in the description

[@sirewan]

Hi, I had the 4 blinks warning after performing the test, I replaced the relay twice and still getting the same 4 blinks... do you have another suggestion on what to check? My AC seems to work intermittently (it shuts down randomly after a while and then goes back on again 10-30 minutes later.

[@RoadMisfit187]

Try this kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIuup3iGpq2ihaM I had a intermittent A/C problem and this fixed it.

[@daysiv9739]

@@RoadMisfit187 my car ac was working fine , LOL, Now it blows warm air , 🙃 and Whwn I did this it was 4 times the Light blinking . WHICH video do you have for it ?

[@Purocorridospesados]

Im also getting 4 blinks but ac clutch does ingage .. the only thing that does not work is that the air blend does not work can that be a cause to blow hot air ?

[@sirewan]

@@Purocorridospesados I found out that 4 blinks means the actuator that is behind the glovebox isn't working. That's the one that moves the parts that determine if the air comes from the front, bottom, or windshield. That part can be replaced relatively easily.

[@Purocorridospesados]

@@sirewan do you know if that can cause the air to blow warm because i replaced everything on the car compresor clutch and the expansion valve and seem like the car does not want to take the freon doesnt want to recirculate but clutch does ingage from the compresor any thoughts ?

[@fernandoherrera6410]

What will be a 3 blinks code

[@RoadMisfit187]

Its in the description below - #3 A problem in the air mix control linkage, door, or motor

[@102Entertainment]

@@RoadMisfit187 I got 6 blinks

[@cobrarsz1]

I wish I would of found this video before I took my civic to the shop

[@johnnyhernandez2770]

ME TOO BROTHER!!!

[@desiretuiel]

I was headed to the shop tomorrow. Thanks broski

[@ladygabrielle36]

Was the problem fixed? If so, how???

[@cobrarsz1]

@@ladygabrielle36 the problem on my civic was the blower went bad had it replaced

[@JoseHernandez-ue7fs]

Can anyone help? My ac was working fine and as time went in it went from only working while I was driving to not blowing cold at all and just blowing outdoor temperature. Went to recharge the ac and it’s full. No leaks that iv seen with the leak detection and uv light. It does blow air and the clutch does spin when as is turned on. I’m not sure what the problem is.

[@RoadMisfit187]

Give this a try, it fixed my A/C problem and started blowing cold again kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYm0dYCQpqiihdE

[@jimmy_sup7222]

I did the test and i blinked 4 times meaning I got code 4. I did the test again and did not blink any more. Is it fixed or should I procceed to fix the issue code 4 is telling me what to do.

[@terrymcdaniels6199]

My Honda I did the test it's blinking 4 times what's that mean

[@RoadMisfit187]

#4 An open or short in the mode control motor circuit

[@ArthurAdams1]

4 blinks means that your ac compressor relay has faulted out. All you need is a NEW relay to replace the old one located in the fuse box. Easy fix. If your AC just stopped randomly working one day it's most likely that.

[@sirewan]

@Arthur Adams: Hi, I had the 4 blinks warning after performing the test, I replaced the relay twice and still getting the same 4 blinks... do you have another suggestion on what to check? My AC seems to work intermittently (it shuts down randomly after a while and then goes back on again 10-30 minutes later.

[@ArthurAdams1]

@Florencio Garcia I found out that it wasn't my compressor relay fuse. I had a hole in my condenser from a rock hitting it while driving. I replaced the condenser, high and low schrader valve and replaced freon pressure switch then bought a vacuum pump to vacuum out the system before refilling with freon. Back to your question. Did you already rule out any failed or failing parts like the condenser, compresor , freon pressure sensor etc with the dye test? Have you ever refill your freon by yourself? This also could be a symptom of over filling your system with freon.

[@sirewan]

@@ArthurAdams1 thanks a lot for your answer! The system works and cools down, it's just that it stops and restarts working randomly. I did try refilling with freon but that didn't help much. I read that Hondas can be finicky with getting the exact freon pressure and thought perhaps that was the problem, but then I saw the code 4 I thought maybe the relay was causing this problem; apparently that's not the problem either...

[@zzpro110]

Thanks Arthur, this is a very useful tip. I replace a new relay and my AC is working again.

[@renzogamarra81]

I got no blinks and it’s still blowing cold air at random times. Sometimes idle or when I drivez

[@christianginella5545]

I believe that I hace an outside air flap thats not closing and it doesn't come equiped with ac. The other ducts have plenty of heat and ive changed and bled the coolant many times and I seriously doubt that it's a core issue. Please help me out as this could wind up costing me big time!

[@christianginella5545]

By the way, it the passenger side that's effected. No hot air in any on that side.

[@christianginella5545]

Nobody is making detailed video's other than blocked heater core and my lines are clearly hot and cold

[@Unitedclips10]

Man i have the same problem no heat on the passenger side did you figure out?

[@christianginella5545]

@@Unitedclips10 I'm still trying to figue it out but I'll let you know.

[@iiNgONYaMa]

I got no blink but my ac is trash. What does that mean. It is Luke warm in the winter. And smells like old candle wax.

[@doodar21]

Thank You.

[@RoadMisfit187]

You're welcome

[@mariokennedy4219]

How to fit a 4 blinks code

[@RoadMisfit187]

Now take your code and do more research on how to fix/repair your hvac system

[@Amy22JAMIE780]

Now my car says enter code. What code do I need to enter?

[@RoadMisfit187]

What says enter code? the Radio?

[@aldrinpaynor4614]

I got code 6. How to fix?

[@102Entertainment]

I got 6 blinks

[@double_dubbb]

"SHUT UP HOLD ON" haha did u flash the ecu to do that intro message? 🤣

[@omgpop007ma]

You can adjust the message in the radios basic controls

[@baqarali1680]

how to read dtc code? plz tell

[@meowzer3]

For anybody wondering, this doesn't work on a 2006 honda crv. 😔

[@hattiehernandez8964]

does anyone know how to fix a code 6? Or can lead me in the right direction?

[@robertjohnson7094]

Having same problem I'm trying to figure out how to get it fixed myself

[@totallyfrozen]

Does it blow any air at all? If not, it could be a fuse that needs to be replaced.

[@markmcgovern1975]

What light??? You say to turn on but I don’t see any dash lights on ? Then you say turn off but the dash lights are on . Thanks for the info but very confusing directions.

[@deltogareins373]

thanks!! I have viewed/listened with same thoughts!!

[@JayWoo617]

He’s referring to a yellow blinking light on your recirculate button.

[@cherl765]

@@JayWoo617 Thanks, I've only been looking at the dashboard,where the check engine lights are, not under my fingers, Finallly!!!!!!

[@goghaway3446]

my indicator had 4 blinks, i replaced the relay, and nothing changed.

[@CesarLopez-lp3nr]

Did you figure it out? I got 4 blinks also.

[@josephj.moraca7478]

Where are the codes listed??

[@RoadMisfit187]

In the description below

[@preacher_1691]

I got the no.1 problem which refer to code error B1227. Does anyone know what is the problem? For Civic FD2

[@daysiv9739]

Mine fid blinked 4 times van you HELP please ???

[@dh-qo6dd]

Mine blinks 13 times tell me what that means. I can't find any thing

[@CHIBA280CRV]

It means you can’t count !

[@mukminbinasmuni8538]

my car fault code b1234 can you help me sir

[@RoadMisfit187]

What? I don;t know that code. It should be a simple code like 4, or 7

[@mukminbinasmuni8538]

@@RoadMisfit187 bcm fault code 1

[@mukminbinasmuni8538]

@@RoadMisfit187 body eletrical system fault code 1

[@RoadMisfit187]

@@mukminbinasmuni8538 Sounds like you have a serious problem. Has your car been wrecked?

[@mukminbinasmuni8538]

@@RoadMisfit187 nope this is my first time

[@gopalsingh-ri6lz]

I got 4 times blink, what’s the solution?

[@chrisdalton9501]

Me too. Gonna do some research and I’ll let ya know what I find

[@ItsLovelyNyah]

Find anything?

[@gopalsingh-ri6lz]

Is it ac relay?

[@barrytowner4915]

"In my description below I'll have all the codes..." I cant see these and Ive watched this several times. can anyone advise please?

[@TristanVash38]

DTC (Recirculation Indicator Blinks) Detection Item 1 An open in the air mix control motor circuit 2 A short in the air mix control motor circuit 3 A problem in the air mix control linkage, door, or motor 4 An open or short in the mode control motor circuit 5 A problem in the mode control linkage, doors, or motor 6 A problem in the blower motor circuit 7 HVAC control unit internal error 8 An open in the evaporator temperature sensor circuit 9 A short in the evaporator temperature sensor circuit

[@evaristopineda5714]

I got code 9. Wha does it mean???

[@RoadMisfit187]

Code 9 - A short in the evaporator temperature sensor circuit

[@evaristopineda5714]

@@RoadMisfit187 Thank you Sr. I appreciate it. I will check it.

[@PablitoPanganiban]

Give me honda civic 2008sedan ac code

[@2002champ13]

I have code 6. Anyone know how to fix

[@brittnaybat]

" turn the car off(1:09) " .. car turns on .. press recirculate.etc.. He presses the opposite ... WTH??

[@brittnaybat]

And he turned the temp warmer at 1;17

[@juanjorge7473]

I have code # 2

[@RoadMisfit187]

A short in the air mix control motor circuit

[@oosi305]

What’s the best way to go about fixing this? I also got code 2

[@christinemoraga8298]

I got 10 what does that mean

[@butWhyDad]

Damn, is this on the car manual? or some mechanic knowledge

[@RoadMisfit187]

Just knowledge, hope it helps you

[@butWhyDad]

@@RoadMisfit187My vents are stuck on front position. When I do the self diagnosis it doesnt stop. The windshield defrost doesnt go away. 🤣 Also what does it do when you hold ac and recirculate buttons? My ac lights flashes like 5-6 times sometimes the recirculate button flashes.

[@madrida2509]

for anyone wondering.. this won't work on the 12 civic si 😫

[@RoadMisfit187]

The 2012 Civic period was a huge mistake for Honda. It has a lot of problems and that's why it was a 1 year-only body style. Honda knew they had to stop production and make a new body style for 2013

[@maniac1628]

Yes it will I just did it in my 13 si you hold set everything to what was said in video then hold the front defrost and the recirculating button at the same time then turn key to position #2 the front defrost button light should blink your code

[@a.deen.7842]

My ac dosent turn on and I did test and I didn’t have any codes

[@RoadMisfit187]

Try doing this> kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYm0dYCQpqiihdE my a/c was working all the time and I couldn't turn it off. And after do this my Climate Control and A/C worked like normal. Can't hurt to give it a try

[@butWhyDad]

Why does your car tell you to shut up and hold on btw.

[@RoadMisfit187]

Check out my other video! You can change the message kzbin.info/www/bejne/rorUap6Mhrp7qJo

[@valisapps1254]

6 blinks

[@kingwoods4636]

Where are the codes

[@RoadMisfit187]

You count how many times the light blinks

[@devantechambers6997]

Mine had blinked 6 times

[@DHSFEMA]

Couldn’t u just go through the fan speeds.

[@cavy7377]

09 no code and no cold air hmmmm 🤔

[@RoadMisfit187]

Give this a try, it fixed my A/C problem and started blowing cold again kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYm0dYCQpqiihdE

[@ugaldemazatle]

Crap, i got code 4

[@brianlopez9482]

Did you fix it? Or what you do?

[@ugaldemazatle]

@@brianlopez9482 it was a relay, i replaced and works fine now

[@moonbeam112]

ugalde do you know which relay?

[@MS-zm1gl]

@@ugaldemazatle which relay was it? I have the same 4 blinks

[@djcafe1507]

@@ugaldemazatle Which relay was you changed? :/ I have the same problem

[@rydgemolino]

Uhhmm uhhhm uhmmm uhmm

[@everydayheroes436]

Delete this and redo it! Audio is out of sync, Head stays in the way of seeing anything. No explanation of WHAT will be blinking. Overall a 1 out of 10 for helpfulness

[@Dinos.Biz.English]

Which light blinks?

[@jamarwilliams5472]

4 blinks