Honda Civic A/C Condenser Fan Replacement 2006 (2006-2011 Similar)

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[@ytemg]

Great video, thanks. 2007 Honda Civic, I was able to slip the old fan out and the new one in without having to remove the metal bar. I only had to remove the plastic 'bar' that you removed first and was able to get to the bolts on the fan. Only two bolts. Took 20 minutes.

[@blanca5050]

Swapped mine out today, can’t believe the difference it made must’ve been broken for a while … I didn’t however remove that bar only the fan, tight fit but I made it work …

[@specialstone9153]

what year was yours? i wanna be able to remove old fan. looks like possibly 2 screws , one hard to reach under the cover.

[@lettyluuu9778]

Great video, my daughter and I just did her’s today and she now has cool air. You helped save us $330. The shop wanted $380 for parts and labor. Big savings for us.

[@gmorenor76]

Another fan replaced! No issues at all! THANK YOU Big Dog! Saludos desde Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

[@wyattoneable]

As usual you explained everything to perfection. If I ever work on a car like this I'll now have an excellent reference.

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks Wyatt!

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[@gpadepedro]

this is the most detailed video on the subject. Thanks man. It's a big help for us DIY'ers.

[@BigDog50001]

Glad it was helpful, thank you for the comment!

[@evh1232]

Great video, I was able to sneak the fan out without removing the bar

[@Foil4life]

That's amazing!

[@encheritto]

Thank you very much! I just fixed my AC using this video!!!

[@BigDog50001]

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[@nathanieljohnbermejo1585]

Common issues of Civic FD. Sooo helpful

[@BigDog50001]

Honda Cooling Fan Troubleshooting Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4uuk2CujcmlmtE

[@aldoquintana5579]

Thanks, i was trying to figure out which one was the condenser fan and the radiator fan.

[@natethetoe386]

I have watched a few of your video's now. You deserver more views man...

[@BigDog50001]

I appreciate the comment, thanks!

[@jimthecarguy]

Nice video . you make it look easy

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks Jim!

[@alloverdaplace2043]

Great video brother. I have the same exact issue just brought the cooking fan paid too much though auto zone but whatever. Just gotta install it now

[@sivucit]

Dave, Excellent video.. I thing only thing missing in your channel is timing belt video. hope sometime you may do it. Thanks for your detailed professional video.

[@BigDog50001]

Maybe one of these days! Thanks for the comment!

[@joebush5463]

only way to go replace the whole thing great vid thank u

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the comment!

[@Foil4life]

ATTENTION You do not need to take off anything except for two bolts on the fan itself! It's a tight fit but it can be slid out and the new one dropped in without taking any bolts off except for the two 10 mm hex bolts on the fan itself at the top. Also the new fan that he recommends in the description does not come with bolts and because the fan is plastic body it is thicker than the previous metal body. You need new bolts. I'm going right now to local hardware store to get same size bolts but a quarter inch more length

[@AChav92]

You are correct. I did did the replacement in less than 15 minutes. I spent more time taking off the connection.

[@MillionaireValetcom]

Thanks for this tip! I just orders the TYC fan he mentions in the video. I know it’s been 10 months, but do you remember the size of the bolts you purchased? Thanks

[@MillionaireValetcom]

@garret

[@Foil4life]

@@MillionaireValetcom 10mm hex, 1/4" longer than the ones in there now. Go take one off and measure it. 👍

[@KermitTheTowd]

Thanks again for such great a great tutorial with your expert knowledge.

[@BigDog50001]

No problem 👍!

[@mikesalama51]

Excellent illustration I appreciate it

[@castercyrus9076]

another awesome video sir. looking forward to another one. 😀😀

[@BigDog50001]

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[@carlosjauregui9316]

Your video helped me a lot!! Thanks for sharing!

[@BigDog50001]

Glad it was helpful, thank you for the comment!

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Dave, another good one. Thanks for showing and explaining. Artie 👍👍👍

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks Artie!

[@Foil4life]

Hi big dog, thank you so much for the video 😃 The new fan replacement is a plastic body and it requires longer bolts. Do you still recommend that fan being that it now has a plastic body instead of metal? Thank you.

[@brettdrt1]

Most of these steps aren't necessary. If you're only replacing the condenser fan it can be pulled out without removing the battery, cross member, etc.. Two 10mm bolts at the top of the fan need are all that needs to be removed. The fan will pull out with a little finagling, and the new fan will go in the same way. Just replaced the condenser fan on my son's 2011 Civic, took about 15 minutes. If you need to replace the radiator fan as well, all these steps are necessary.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

I was waiting for this one!!!! Great video Dave! What t shirt did you have on?? haha!

[@BigDog50001]

I'm sure you were waiting at your computer lol! I don't think I was wearing anybody's T-Shirt in this one, maybe next time! Thanks for the comment as always Mike!

[@Ransomeware1]

If you guys are gonna use the exact link for the fan replacement, keep in mind that the OE screws won’t fit & you will probably need to go to autozone to get a bit bigger 10mm bolt. there is also no mount for the wiring for the fan as well.

[@aarontaylor6464]

Thanks Big Dog for all your help.

[@BigDog50001]

You bet!

[@dartthe6541]

Nice video, but is only necessary remove the 2 bolts on the body of fan, move it around

[@richardfox3924]

Have bad odor coming ac vents will this help with the smell?

[@jimmyhotel8061]

Very helpful thanks for sharing

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the comment 👍!

[@mohammedosman88]

Thank you so much! I am wondering what if the fan is workingbut still ac not blowing cold in traffic? I just cleaned my evaporator , it became better but still not ice cold as it should be.

[@BigDog50001]

A/C diagnosis can be difficult sometimes. A dirty or restricted condenser, low refrigerant or a compressor clutch relay that is stuck on can all cause poor cooling performance like you describe (among other things). Thanks for the comment!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good quick simple repair

[@Smedley61]

Have a 2007 Civic. I'm thinking maybe if I'm replacing the AC Condenser fan, I might as well replace the radiator cooling fan at the same time. Thoughts? Good video.

[@audiemuniz6445]

Hi,why did you replaced? Did not work or like my turn but not enough? Maybe that is why my is not cooling?

[@specialstone9153]

What year is that car? some guy told me i didnt have to remove plastic cover but to remove two screws of bad fan, and unplug a cable or two and slip fan out and slip in new fan. But it appeared to me, that a metal part where fan is might mean having to remove perhaps cover and somethin else. What about when disconnect cables, might it offset relay switch signal code? Would not know how to reset that if at all that exists.

[@youngarch1811]

Should the fan always stay on if the ac is on?

[@BADD400]

Good video thanks for sharing

[@BigDog50001]

I appreciate the comment, thank you!

[@jjf1058]

Thank you, Just changes my

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[@dilshah]

Perfect . Regards From NY

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks 👍!

[@rolandochacon2259]

Excelen explanation

[@76adames]

Is it the same ac condenser fan for a 2006honda civic lx coupe can i purchase that fan for my honda

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great informative video

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the comment Antonio!

[@tomasgallegos9026]

Thanks

[@dhruvpatel6884]

I have a 2010 Civic Coupe 1.8L and the engine takes a while to warm up when its little cold outside. I live in Atlanta so the temperatures are not too low. Any suggestions? Could it be a stuck open thermostat? Car has 101k miles.

[@BigDog50001]

It is possible it is a thermostat issue, very common for them to fail on these Civics. It can set a check engine light (P0128) if it gets bad enough. I will usually look at both ECT 1 and ECT 2 sensor data PIDs on a Honda capable scan tool to verify thermostat operation.

[@mikea5205]

Hey bigdog. i got a 2006 civic 1.8. when the ac is on and the fan kicks on, my engine briefly stumbles. i can't afford to take it to the dealer any ideas what it could be? AC blows cold no issues with that. Engine is perfect when the ac is off. I'd greatly appreciate your input on what i should check because I live in Vegas and i'm a delivery driver so i really need my car and my AC, thanks.

[@BigDog50001]

Unfortunately it could be a few things, the idle may need to be relearned (PCM needs to be reset to do that) or there could be a problem with engine computer software being too slow to respond to electrical loads (an update was made available to correct brief idle vibrations on those Civics). There could also be issues with the A/C system and the list goes on.

[@mikea5205]

@@BigDog50001 - guess i have to take it to the dealer at some point. Thanks alot bigdog, appreciate it.

[@toohighstrung]

I'm confused because I recently had my radiator fan replaced because it was overheating except it was where your condenser fan is

[@BigDog50001]

They are not always on the same side.

[@dilshah]

Dear Friend kindly make video of insatllation of Honda Civic 2008 AC compressor .

[@BigDog50001]

I will see what I can do!

[@sg2037]

Hi Big Dog50001. I'm new to your channel and appreciate your video here. I'm interested in viewing your "diagnosis" video you mentioned because I have a 2006 Honda Civic that my son bought and without A/C several years ago. I'm hoping all I need is a condenser and if I do, I will be purchasing "through" your channel and Amazon delivery. You bet. I'm also interested in replacing the rear mirror (by front windshield) and how to replace the interior roof lining that is now falling down, terribly. Ugh. Thank you for your time and assistance. ***If you also sell the above items mentioned, please provide a link as I'd like to thank you for your time in helping us out***

[@BigDog50001]

Thank you for the support! Any links I have are in the description of the video. Here is the troubleshooting video that goes along with this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4uuk2CujcmlmtE

[@iDIL53]

Question: My 2008 civic only vibrates at idle when the A/C compressor cuts-in. Engine mounts were new and no vibrations at all as long the A/C clutch do not cut in. What could be the issue?

[@BigDog50001]

I would have to see what is happening but sometimes the engine computer needs to re-learn the idle (involves resetting the PCM and then learning the idle again), especially after certain repair procedures are done. Also, some of those older Civics had issues with the idle when certain electrical loads were placed on it (not necessarily the A/C compressor). The engine computer was slow (or unable to) respond to those loads and the idle was effected. The fix was to have engine computer reprogrammed with updated software. It could also be an A/C problem (bad compressor or overcharged system) and it is putting too much load on engine.

[@iDIL53]

@@BigDog50001 : Many thanks for the reply. I am in Singapore and most probably need to do what you have pointed out with the Dealer here.

[@manuellugo4397]

It took only 5 minutes to remove that fan on my 2009 civic. Just by removing the two screws holding it in place and pulling up. FIVE MINUTES !!!

[@BigDog50001]

Do you want us all to clap or something?

[@manuellugo4397]

@@BigDog50001 No, just fy.

[@Jonathan-pr1wo]

Hey so I checked the ac condenser relay and the relay for the radiator fan and they’re good but for some reason my condenser fan won’t turn on still and I replaced it with a new TYC fan? What others fuses or relays do I need to check

[@Jonathan-pr1wo]

Nevermind I got it fixed it was a bad fuse, would have been an easy fix if I had just checked all the fuses instead of replacing the fan with a new one, at least I won’t have to repair this for a long time.

[@BigDog50001]

Good to hear you got it fixed, but just remember something blew that fuse, they typically do not just blow on their own. There is a good chance the old fan was the problem. If the fuse blows again you will need to find out why it keeps blowing.

[@Jonathan-pr1wo]

Big Dog50001 Automotive thanks I was wondering the same but glad I just replaced the old oem fan with a new tyc fan. I’m not sure how long this fan was not working for since I never really checked it since I got no check engine light code for it.

[@vedranhrzic-jd3li]

Both fans are cooling condenser and radiator

[@andrewthomason3857]

Could you have removed the fan from underneath?

[@BigDog50001]

It would be very close, I have not measure it to see if there is enough room. The plastic shield on the bottom would need to be removed if it is tried that way, and all of the plastic clips on the shield would likely be broken during replacement. If I had a 2 post lift I might try it that way, but without one I won't try it because I don't like working on my back if I don't have to.

[@Ruch25]

Anyone ordered the fan?? Want to know how long it takes to shipped.

[@NikolausHildebrand]

The video title had a typo. It's supposed to be 2006 to 2011. It confused my sibling trying to follow along with their 2001 civic lol.

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks, I'll fix it!

[@WhackTony]

Dude i just replaced it with a new one and it still blow warm air

[@ignacio2013abc]

Everyone gets a reach-around

[@hermanhenderson966]

Im not gonna lie I’m really angry with myself for not doing it myself 😢

[@irishuwould5185]

So 99.9 percent of the job is removing and putting back screws lol

[@eriqguy]

That’s basically every auto maintenance job lol

[@CMYK000]

I love your videos but you will scare people away. This is a 10 minutes job and the fan slides out just by removing the top 2 bolts. Luckily I read the comments. You should remove this video.