Honda Civic Air Con Not Working

[@shatter_band6959]

Thank you Rob for letting me do Work Experience with you. It has been great fun and I know a lot more than what I used to, and its all thanks to you. Thank you

[@OneAuto]

You're very welcome Jack. Cheers mate 👍

[@stevenmarsh7138]

Well done young man I am sure young Jack will grow into those Latex gloves ;-)

[@OneAuto]

steven marsh I'm sure he will. He got through loads of pairs! Cost me a fortune!! Lol

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

JACKETPOTATO9 great work Jack don't know how you manage to work with him I've heard he steals all his information off a channel called bodgit and leggit garage I hear this KZbin channel is very good lol keep up the good work mate subscribe to your channel

[@OneAuto]

Bodgit & Leggit garage....never heard of em! 😉

[@cybercamp2900]

So happy to see a young man who is competent as well as interested in mechanics. Thank you gentlemen.

[@4sk3w]

lifesaver! just got back from my garage saying they needed to do additional investigation work on my Civic to fix my A/C issue. They spoke about the clutch not spinning, this corresponded with your video, went out gave the relay a tap. FIXED! 6 years later you've just saved me hours of time and money

[@OneAuto]

Excellent 👍

[@lukenguyen-killeen7803]

Great video thanks! You talking about putting the logo over Jack’s face reminded me of Monster Inc. where Mike gets the logo over his face on the TV but is still ecstatic he’s on TV.

[@Braddas1977]

Brilliant! Just got back from garage to get AC regassed only to be told that the controls aren't communicating with the compressor, that i would have to take it to honda and bend over for them. A quick google, find this video and everything is sorted, brilliant work thanks for the help.

[@erichhartmann1]

I'm more of an airplane guy than a car guy but I have a Honda Civic that recently had it's AC stop working. I have yet to attempt this method of repair though I must say this was a great video - much better than any of the other results upon searching for an informative video. Great work.

[@OneAuto]

Thanks Erich, let’s hope yours is an easy fix like this one

[@EminemLovesGrapes]

Thank you so much. I had my AC refilled at a Honda garage, and they told me "it should work" and it doesn't. Being able to identity which pulley is the aircon pulley and being able to diagnose helps me a ton to assess whether it's gonna be an expensive fix -- or if I can avoid wasting the garage's time. I'll try it tomorrow and see whether I'm in for a bill or not 😂

[@EminemLovesGrapes]

The gist of my problem was, a LEAK. A few lines were replaced, and the condenser as well. Now finally, after two years of baking the AC is blowing cold air again.

[@xlphos]

@@EminemLovesGrapes How much did you shell out for that one?

[@kieranbutroid4631]

Great job! Easy to follow and nice to see enthusiasm from both of you! Cheers!

[@fiveminuteman]

work experience is everything to the youngsters. Good work Jack and thumbs up Rob to your new boss ☺

[@OneAuto]

5 Minute Man Thank you

[@125sm3]

Great video Rob, and Jack is a natural and so good to see youngsters getting involved.

[@OneAuto]

125 SM Cheers, yes he loved getting involved.

[@wysetech2000]

Excellent job, Jack. Learn all you can from the master.

[@NateNavarro]

This helped me fix my AC. Thanks a ton! :)

[@ashleyburton8605]

Good to see you entertain apprentice / work experience opportunities! Our trade is lacking in new & up coming people! Another great video also

[@OneAuto]

Jack approached me to do this. He'll go places that kid!

[@ashleyburton8605]

One Auto, Good to hear he's shown his initiative! I haven't met many youth of today that actually want to learn more.

[@wyattoneable]

Jack's a natural in front of the camera. Well done to the both of you. I use to go to my dad's work as well. I learned a lot and enjoyed spending time with him. Oh yeah, I'm on the way to his channel. Cool.

[@OneAuto]

He was better than me Wyatt! He's not my son though, he was in work experience from the local school. My son is 23 Lol.... I know I don't look old enough etc etc 😂

[@wyattoneable]

One Auto, Wow. He looks young for 23! Kidding buddy. Your not old enough to have a boy that's 23.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Sorted!! Around here them relays always stick on and kill the battery overnight :D

[@OneAuto]

Sorted!! That's weird, ours always stick in the off position.. Maybe that's because of the earths magnetic pull on the relay contact what with you being in another time zone??

[@SouthMainAuto]

I was thinking that my self... or it has something to do with the steering wheel being on the wrong side of the car??

[@OneAuto]

It could be... I'm gonna blame the moon 🌙 That thing can mess with the tides

[@mc01tr1]

This fixed my A/C. Tapping the old relay had no affect but a new one fixed it! Thanks

[@foife2793]

Where can I get a relay please .. having same problem.. have topped up gas and still not working .changed condenser .. same issue now a garage is trying to rip me off for another condenser . I declined and bumped into this video while researching … am glad I did research on my own .. now I have to get a relay .. any ideas where I can get one ?

[@topman.9646]

@@foife2793 eBay 😉

[@skippyglen6610]

What a nice lad, sorry Rob but I don't think it will be too long before he is showing you what to do. Kids who would have em!!!

[@zokonjazokonja]

Some info say that original (Omron) relay usually have issues and that is better to replace it with Mitsuba relay of same characteristic

[@colinleonard1487]

Cheers guys, thanks for that Rob & Jack all the best, thanks for doing this

[@fededevi1985]

Thanks for the video, I actually checked the relais and the fuse as the first two things when the ac stopped working but the fuse was fine and the relais was clicking so I expected it to work. Turns out that even if it was clicking it was not making proper contact. I opened it and cleaned up the contacts with some sandpaper and now it works.. so for anyone reading this you might be able to to the same.. Ofc the proper way to fix the problem is to replace it BUt as a temporary solution it may work for a while.

[@colunizator]

huge respect for you guys, save my trip on a hot weekend.

[@oldu.s.marine3834]

I don't know anything about mechanics on new cars, and this video made it easy to understand the issues with the A/C, but do you have a video for a 2004 Honda Odyssey EX-L? with an A/C issue?

[@OneAuto]

Old U.S. Marine Thanks for your comment. We don’t have the Odyssey in the UK. I think it was for the US market.

[@oldu.s.marine3834]

@@OneAuto well I thank you anyways Sir, your video was not only helpful, you and the young man were entertaining, not boring as most are, and I thank you for that. Please continue to post videos, you're doing a great job. JESUS bless you all. Signing off from not so Sunny Southern CA

[@SteveRobReviews]

Nice one and an easy fix. An you had a helper today, well done Jack 👍

[@OneAuto]

Common problem that Steve got to be the 4th one I've come across this year! Even Jack knew what to do

[@plamenm1641]

Good job, Jack!

[@Parknest]

I wish all AC repairs were that easy. On my MK4 Astra I had to replace both the compressor and condenser and once it had been recharged it was fine. On my Citroen C4 Grand Picasso I had the system recharged only to find out that the condenser was leaking so I fitted a brand new one. I damaged the end of the high pressure line from the condenser to the evaporator so I replaced it with a good used part along with new O rings. It was recharged nearly 2 weeks ago and it has been fine ever since.

[@Ciaran334]

Great thank you for the video. Fixed my issue. Would you know where the relay is for the Heated Mirrors?

[@andresilvasophisma]

When you give it the little tap will the ac work?

[@Noxious47]

Oh man I just bought one of these, got the price down for broken ac, I hope this fixes it!!

[@Growler57]

Sir I thank you garage said it was the compressor £500 2 taps with a screwdriver fixed it I thank you again 👍👍👍👍👍

[@txsviking]

Jack is a great AC mechanic and at an early age too. 👍👍

[@OneAuto]

txsviking He sure is, he taught me a few things.

[@marksystemed4678]

I replaced the relay without trying to tap it. However, I tried it with 2 other relays and it still doesn't work. I also took out the 7amp fuse and the metal bits look a bit brown. Does that mean the amp is faulty?

[@coolchow]

Ever found out the issue?

[@marksystemed4678]

@@coolchow Yeah, it was empty, I took it to the garage and they filled it up😅

[@coolchow]

Empty gas means the aircon clutch won’t turn on?

[@ryanh3285]

Does the system have some sort of safety shut off if there isn't enough gas or non at all.I jumped the fuse on mine and everything kicked in as it should but no cold air so its probably empty but strangely it doesn't work with the relay in and the relay is definitely working ok

[@OneAuto]

Yes they have pressure switch somewhere

[@ryanh3285]

@@OneAuto Thanks for the reply

[@labradormcgraw2409]

Top work, Jack - you got it sorted! Not too sure who the old guy with the dodgy camera work was, but well done anyway!

[@OneAuto]

Labrador McGraw 😆 Old guy.... where?

[@elmecanico4943]

So, another way to test relays is not lightly tap on them? You can also turn the AC On, then check with your finger to see if relay is clicking. Also, replace relay with same amperage rating then turn AC On, if it turns on, relay was bad...

[@nuza1988]

Hi i have honda jazz 2012 my a/c Compressor not turning on i have replaced the compressor also but same problem compressor not turn on. What would be the cause plz advise me.Do u have a garage.

[@scottguthrie8074]

Jack's quite the fine lad!

[@chuckrafiki8649]

I assume this is a Civic made for UK, not USA. steering wheel on the right side and although most is very similar, it might not be the same over here.

[@medanovrashputin4641]

I’ve changed the heater blower fan and resister and now the heat is working good again but now the A/C is not working and the light also doesn’t light up on the dashboard. Can you help please?

[@Badgertronix]

nice fix. Did you send Jack down the parts store for a long stand or some tartan paint?

[@stuzman52]

Great video Rob and hats off to your helper Jack! Is Jack your son? Looks like he's going to be a great technician :)

[@OneAuto]

Hey Terry. Jack was here just this week for work experience. He still has another year or two at school.

[@katieandholly1]

Hey, will could this be the case, if the aircon still states on but is blowing hot air?

[@OneAuto]

It’s possible. So long as it’s gassed up

[@vdubs6068]

Great vid Rob. Well done Jack 👍 Cheers Jamie

[@OneAuto]

Cheers mate

[@99ron30]

Is it exactly the same procedure on the 1.8 petrol version?.

[@OneAuto]

Yes

[@adamking6419]

that's got to be Honda's best selling part this time of year

[@OneAuto]

Adam King The parts guy said.."we sell a few in the summer" 😂 😂

[@antoniorajkovic9981]

Hey,the compressor does not get electricity, I tried to check the pins of the relay seat and there is no electricity, only the fans turn on, do you know what should be looked at, greetings

[@OneAuto]

If no power at relay. Check fuses as shown.

[@vickysteel7477]

My aircon works for about five minutes then cuts out. And kicks back in randomly. Would your video pointers of replacing the part number 39794-SDA-AO5* possibly fix my problem. Thanks again. The weather in Melbourne has been so hot and driving without aircon is a killer!

[@OneAuto]

Vicky Steel possibly, make sure your you have the correct amount of gas in there also.

[@korkysixty9]

my 2.2 diesel civic is the same, works for a very short time then gone, is replacing the relay a cheap job to eliminate it if it still doesn't work? just got re-gassed today and then told to go to auto-elec, summer be over by time i can afford that

[@calvingudu9237]

Great Vid. Where are you based. Would be most grateful if you could have a look at my Honda CRV 2008 heater and AC which is not working.

[@OneAuto]

Thanks but no longer have a workshop.

[@Krillekris]

Jack seems like a nice kid. Must be great for him to work with you Rob :-)

[@OneAuto]

He's a good lad. He was a handy extra pair of hands

[@JacquesOozy]

Could it just happen on very hot days too? I've had a weird issue with my A/C not working when the sun is insanely hot, but it works okay on colder days.

[@OneAuto]

Try tapping the relay on a hot day

[@simonwyatt6453]

Thanks for taking the time to upload your helpful video, mine was the air con relay faulty and all sorted now.

[@rahulvashishth26]

Changed my relay and fuse is okay as well. Gas topped up and no leaks. Is there any other thing I can check ?

[@OneAuto]

Check your getting power to the compressor. If you are you may need a new one. With a scan tool check the pressure sensor is working

[@chungaleta1234]

Great team work. Everybody seems to be having an assistant nowadays... I'll have to find one myself LOL!

[@frankblandon8990]

Hello, mine didn’t turn on , then turned on on it’s own. Switched the relay then worked but then not turning on again..Any suggestions?? Thanks !

[@EXOVCDS]

Work experience with a KZbin star... he hit the jackpot! =)

[@OneAuto]

I know I did Thomas!

[@ionutmariuspop9307]

Well done mate .legend!

[@mindaugas859]

Hi, any dangers of making a tap on that relay ? My aircon starts for few seconds when I start the car and then shut's down for all the rest trip. Some mechanics said, that I need to change pressure sensor. Also an external temp sensor (this failed recently, but aircon failed earlier). I would like to test this method if it won't damage my probably good relay.

[@OneAuto]

Just a light tap as demonstrated won’t hurt it. You may have other problems causing it not to work but this is a common problem. If unsure take it to your local A/C specialist

[@mindaugas859]

Well, the tapping didn't work. Yes, probably i should find specialist, that specialises only in A/C. The one i took to said I need to change outside temperature sensor and AC pressure sensor. Well the outside sensor is working now and AC still isn‘t. There still is that pressure sensor..

[@yyyyeeeessss4444]

I have the same problem. I’ll try this. Thanks a lot!

[@matthewjackson3034]

Will go try this now.

[@juldesbruslais]

Hi, I checked the fuse and relay and compressor still doesn't rotate. I have also had the system regassed and mechanic said there's no leak. What do you think the problem is? Compressor siezed or bar condenser? Thanks in advance!

[@ChrisPBacon371]

I've got the same problem, mechanic told me that I need a new AC compressor and there may be a fault with the ECU that needs repairing.

[@andygenner5360]

Changed my relay still nothing going to check the plug on the compressor unit. Is there any other fuses I should check first?

[@OneAuto]

Andy Genner as in the video if the relay was tapped and the a/c started working a new relay would cure it. However your a/c must be fully gassed up for this to work

[@eliaskhanzadah7930]

Would this be a problem if ac gas is low too?

[@OneAuto]

Yes,, If the gas is low the compressor won’t cut in

[@eliaskhanzadah7930]

@@OneAuto thanks for the reply, I was told by a Halfords mechanic ac gas is too low and it won’t re-fill however he didn’t try to refill and said could need a new compressor or there could be a leak? I’ll try to see if it’s a relay problem first then, thanks

[@Tintoycar]

Do yoy know the partsnumer for the 2012 1.8 Civic?

[@OneAuto]

No

[@lv4313]

Any advice you guys? I changed the relay, the clutch tries to spins but its just spins and stop and sin and stop tries to engage but does not

[@OneAuto]

Is the system fully gassed? One symptom of low gas is the compressor cuts in and out quicker than usual

[@Tintoycar]

When we push the airco button we here a click but doesn't cool, a leak?

[@OneAuto]

Possibly low on gas

[@wade4839]

Thank you I've had my car six years and its never worked who would have thought it was so easy to fix..

[@DiyMech]

Excellent vids, just out of interest who, what or where is your best "auto data technical provider", e.g. do you use Autodata or other provider?, who else is there in the UK, the USA seem to have more sources than us here in the UK ??????

[@OneAuto]

I subscribe to Autodata and Alldata. Yes the US have more available. There Alldata is far superior to ours. I spoke to the National Sales guy the other day and he said it was because they are 20 years ahead of the European version.

[@smthjhn8604]

I've just changed the ac relay in my car. It worked for like 1 week but suddenly stopped working again. Should I replace it again or idk

[@OneAuto]

If it was new take it back for warranty

[@EminemLovesGrapes]

Just in case someone reads this, Honda had a range of faulty OMRON relays that allowed moisture to damage it (2:17 OMRON on the relay) and eventually replaced them with Mitsuba relays (at least in the case of my 06' model). So make sure you get the correct one.

[@smthjhn8604]

@@EminemLovesGrapes I might replace my Omron type relay for a Mitsuba one, since its still not working :D Hopefully it didnt cause major damage to the ac system yet

[@EminemLovesGrapes]

@@smthjhn8604 I'm in the same boat lol. No AC for the last year. 35degree hot days got me sick of it. Mine has an OMRON relay currently and tapping does not engage the clutch, i see the inside rotate but not the outside just like in 2:00. Still gonna buy a relay and change the 7.5A fuse anyways, just to see it's like 50quid so w/e.

[@1965greeves]

great , most help full many thanks

[@tony27806]

Nice one Jack!

[@rrplanb4030]

How is it that my 2010 Si Civic doesn't have that same display? Was that optional extra?

[@OneAuto]

I have no idea. This is a customers 2009 model Civic. That’s all I can tell you.

[@zak2007100]

Thank you. Brilliant video.

[@OneAuto]

Thank you

[@Sm-tw6vo]

Superb knowledge sharing,TQ !!!

[@mtech1961]

My Civic 2008 LXI Sedan AC works fine in Winter, I have had it gassed, Oil Topped up. But in Summer it will work for hundreds of km's but the minute I hit Traffic, it goes off just when you need it most. I have changed the relay made no difference. I am thinking there might be a heat sensor on the AC pump that is faulty or the Clutch won't engage when it warms up as it cycles fine until you get into Traffic. Any Idea's anyone, Take a shim out of the Clutch or is it maybe not getting enough power to pull the Clutch in when it's hot? Honda spares prices are scary in our neck of the woods.

[@OneAuto]

Dan Brown From your description it sounds as if the cooling fan isn’t working.. 2018 under warranty isn’t it?

[@50sKid]

Jack's gonna put you out of a job there, Rob!

[@antbyrnab]

If the relay was ok but the system was low on gas would the compressor still spin?

[@OneAuto]

Ant Byrne No it needs to be fully gassed up

[@antbyrnab]

One Auto, ok,thanks for that,fuse is ok and I tapped on the relay but nothing. I'll check out the gas. Thanks again for the reply 👍🏻

[@mikethompson3812]

Thank you! This worked like a dream.

[@kevinanderson5658]

Omeron relay blows it's common fault mitshiba was brought in £26 odd cox motor sports fixed my civic type r fn2 08

[@Jessviper]

Great video guys! Problem solved!

[@ricardofernandez226]

So tired kingdom changed my a.c. belt along with other services. I get my vehicle back and the a.c. isn't blowing cold. Taking it back today so they can fix there mistake.

[@Anna-bh6yi]

I fixed it, I fixed it, thank you guys

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Good job fellas

[@k3lox]

Thank you. I have fixed the A/C. You have my like

[@kweenofrocknroll]

UUUUUHNEARTH! Jack knows what's up.

[@AshKapow]

Perfect, fixed my AC! Thank you!

[@ryanhartshorn3580]

Cheers lads used the hammer and now works !!!! Happy days cant wait to sell this bag of shit now lol

[@Mfkääää]

Huge thanks 🙏😎

[@evangelosbellos2040]

THANK YOU !!!!!

[@vickysteel7477]

Great thanks guys

[@simonrawle7885]

so is jack the new apprentice in a year time ?

[@OneAuto]

He would like to work for Mclaren F1

[@JVerschueren]

No shortage of work there, unfortunately.

[@OneAuto]

Jan Verschueren haha yes and he's just worked on a Honda 😂

[@christopherwebb2003]

This help me to fix my ac thanks

[@abdussalammohamed8630]

Thank you great video

[@lukaszjastrzebski2410]

Ohhh man you just fixed my air con

[@antbyrnab]

Hey guys great video. I have that identical car. I tried tapping on the relay but the compressor still doesn't spin. There is a relay to the right of the ac relay,it doesn't say on the fuse box lid what it's for,I'm hoping it's a spare so that I can swap it over,does anyone know if it's the same type?..thanks

[@foreman1dekon44]

mine not warming up

[@35milesperhour94]

Jack has a UK ascent like Rob does.

[@weeeeeeble]

Epic thanks

[@GarthGoldberg]

We in the USA are now getting Honda Civics made in some place called Swindon. Anywhere near you?

[@OneAuto]

Garth Goldberg Not far, about 70 miles away.

[@zedman442]

Good work Jack. Nicely explained. Can explain the line across the relay... these were made in swindon. Enough said. Just kidding lol.

[@OneAuto]

I think the line meant "dodgy.. do not fit"

[@zoidberg444]

Now if the lad really wanted to learn something, you'd have to send him to Leon. 😉 JK. Kid definitely has promise! Good to see you helping the youngens to get started in the trade! Thank god the hot weather has eased off. I bet your fed up of aircon after the last few weeks. 😂

[@OneAuto]

Yeh but at Leon's he would just eat M&M's all day. I'm still stacked ATM replacing leaking condensers

[@anwardebdoubi5003]

👍👍👍👍