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The fan should be running any time a/c is selected in the car. It runs the fan full time.
You could just do the clutch and coil but as i mentioned its usually more cost effective to get a whole reman compressor. Price it out and you will see what i mean.
A video of the compressor and fan would aid in diagnosis if thats possible
The fan should be running any time a/c is selected in the car. It runs the fan full time.
You could just do the clutch and coil but as i mentioned its usually more cost effective to get a whole reman compressor. Price it out and you will see what i mean.
A video of the compressor and fan would aid in diagnosis if thats possible
Maybe it’s time to go out on your own? I’ve found myself lately losing passion as well. I’ve begun planning a shop and a location and that act alone has reinvigorated me somewhat.
Are you taking enough vacation? I’ve found this extremely important in maintaining sanity and passion.
As time goes by and the sense of routine grows more present it can be tough to find new things to keep life fresh. Maybe try planning a social event where you work? Just a thought.
If you’re wrenching for a living, posting on Eric’s forums and watching Eric’s videos then there’s no doubt in my mind you love what you do. Just need to find a way to make it fresh.
I wish you the best of luck and finding the right path for you. Don’t give up as we’re losing too many good technicians in our trade.
Cheers!
Maybe it’s time to go out on your own? I’ve found myself lately losing passion as well. I’ve begun planning a shop and a location and that act alone has reinvigorated me somewhat.
Are you taking enough vacation? I’ve found this extremely important in maintaining sanity and passion.
As time goes by and the sense of routine grows more present it can be tough to find new things to keep life fresh. Maybe try planning a social event where you work? Just a thought.
If you’re wrenching for a living, posting on Eric’s forums and watching Eric’s videos then there’s no doubt in my mind you love what you do. Just need to find a way to make it fresh.
I wish you the best of luck and finding the right path for you. Don’t give up as we’re losing too many good technicians in our trade.
Cheers!
Your compressor clutch coil has begun to fail. Very common problem on these civics. I was a dealer tech for 4 years and I replaced many of these coils. (usually the clutch too) I recommend an aftermarket compressor. The honda parts will be more money than an aftermarket compressor assembly.
Secondly, I DO NOT recommend those DIY fill kits you can buy. Your AC system was designed for R134A refrigerant ONLY. I recommend if you’d like to try this repair yourself, then have the system discharged by a qualified garage with the proper equipment. You can then replace the parts needed yourself and then return to have the R134a refilled. This way you know that you’ve got the proper stuff in there, AND the proper amount of lubrication.
I wish these fill kits were illegal. Those of us that own the proper equipment are recovering all of these DIY products into our expensive AC machines AND unknowingly combining it with our expensive pure R134a. There is a warning label on most cars equipped with AC stating “System only to be serviced by qualified personnel.”
On your car, with the system discharged, replacing a compressor isn’t that difficult.
Good Luck!
Your compressor clutch coil has begun to fail. Very common problem on these civics. I was a dealer tech for 4 years and I replaced many of these coils. (usually the clutch too) I recommend an aftermarket compressor. The honda parts will be more money than an aftermarket compressor assembly.
Secondly, I DO NOT recommend those DIY fill kits you can buy. Your AC system was designed for R134A refrigerant ONLY. I recommend if you’d like to try this repair yourself, then have the system discharged by a qualified garage with the proper equipment. You can then replace the parts needed yourself and then return to have the R134a refilled. This way you know that you’ve got the proper stuff in there, AND the proper amount of lubrication.
I wish these fill kits were illegal. Those of us that own the proper equipment are recovering all of these DIY products into our expensive AC machines AND unknowingly combining it with our expensive pure R134a. There is a warning label on most cars equipped with AC stating “System only to be serviced by qualified personnel.”
On your car, with the system discharged, replacing a compressor isn’t that difficult.
Good Luck!
The plastic intake manifolds are wear items on these cars. You may have a manifold leak somewhere. If its throwing lean codes that means either there isn’t enough fuel reaching the engine, or there is an air leak somewhere past the MAF sensor. You may be able to pinpoint a leak by spraying intake cleaner around the intake manifold with the engine running and listen for a change while you’re spraying.
The plastic intake manifolds are wear items on these cars. You may have a manifold leak somewhere. If its throwing lean codes that means either there isn’t enough fuel reaching the engine, or there is an air leak somewhere past the MAF sensor. You may be able to pinpoint a leak by spraying intake cleaner around the intake manifold with the engine running and listen for a change while you’re spraying.
Wow a lot of haters on this one. I have HID kits installed in 4 of my 5 cars. No problems with blinding people or reduced visibility during poor driving conditions. I find that they enhance visibility. I had a good chuckle in the RE: vid Eric, when you measured the distance from the ballast to the exhaust manifold. 😆
I agree 100% that adjustments after installing the kit will very likely have to be made. Here in Ontario Canada HID kits are really only a problem if an owner wants a Safety Standards Certificate for the vehicle to transfer the ownership as most of these kits lack DOT numbers thus do not pass safety. The kits can be purchased and installed without annoying the law. (Within reason of course)
Haters gonna hate I guess
I like ’em combined with that grille insert you have installed on your Element Eric. They really set off yours from the other Elements out there.
Cheers!
Jason
Wow a lot of haters on this one. I have HID kits installed in 4 of my 5 cars. No problems with blinding people or reduced visibility during poor driving conditions. I find that they enhance visibility. I had a good chuckle in the RE: vid Eric, when you measured the distance from the ballast to the exhaust manifold. 😆
I agree 100% that adjustments after installing the kit will very likely have to be made. Here in Ontario Canada HID kits are really only a problem if an owner wants a Safety Standards Certificate for the vehicle to transfer the ownership as most of these kits lack DOT numbers thus do not pass safety. The kits can be purchased and installed without annoying the law. (Within reason of course)
Haters gonna hate I guess
I like ’em combined with that grille insert you have installed on your Element Eric. They really set off yours from the other Elements out there.
Cheers!
Jason
[quote=”johncool54″ post=50157]Depending on the vehicle, for just a few dollars more (literally) you can actually buy a new control arm, w/ bushings and w/balljoint. I would double check to make sure this is not the case for the vehicle you are working on. Save some money down the road and no rivets involved :)[/quote]
I second this! Nowadays complete arms are around the same price as just a balljoint. Often much easier to swap an entire arm than to get into chiseling/grinding off rivets.
Cheers!
[quote=”johncool54″ post=50157]Depending on the vehicle, for just a few dollars more (literally) you can actually buy a new control arm, w/ bushings and w/balljoint. I would double check to make sure this is not the case for the vehicle you are working on. Save some money down the road and no rivets involved :)[/quote]
I second this! Nowadays complete arms are around the same price as just a balljoint. Often much easier to swap an entire arm than to get into chiseling/grinding off rivets.
Cheers!
Could be the Crankshaft Position Sensor as well. I’ve changed a few of them over the years, for similar driveablility issues (including one on my own Impala) Not a hard job to do. Might be worth doing it before changing the fuel pump. Also make sure you don’t have any knock sensor codes, those sensors like to crack, and on a supercharged car, those sensors are VITAL to maintaining safe air/fuel ratios and spark timing. Arcing plug wires or coils or ignition modules could be suspect as well.
Cheers!