Honda Accord 2.4L I4 A/C Air Conditioner Compressor & Condenser Replacement & Evacuation

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Honda Accord 2.4L I4 A/C Air Conditioner Compressor & Condenser Replacement & Evacuation

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2 жыл бұрын

This video will show you how I replaced the condenser and compressor on a 2003 Honda Accord I4. The condenser and compressor design is used in 4 cylinder Accords up to 2007. Purchase of a accumulator is not needed - it is integrated with the condenser. As part of the replacement, new schrader valves will be installed at both the high and low pressure service ports and new o rings installed at all points where the ac fittings have been disconnected. To compensate for lost PAG oil with the replacement of the condenser/accumulator, 1 oz of oil will be added via the low pressure service port by removing the schrader valve and allowing vacuum from the high pressure port to suck new fluid in (all shown in the video). Once the low pressure schrader valve is re-installed, we'll pull a vacuum on the system (i.e. evacuation of all moisture) via an ac vacuum pump, followed by a refrigerant recharge based on two 12 oz cans of R134a refrigerant.
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@hiker5500 Ай бұрын

I can't thank you enough for your videos. You have helped me fix and save more than you know. Fyi for anyone wondering...The TYC condenser does come with the drier like in the video. All the pics online show it without and I even called the manufacturer and the 1st guy told me it doesn't come with it but the product specialist ended up clarifying that they changed venders in 2019 and now it does come with it. He said he will update pics online to show the drier.

@hardlymovingpro Ай бұрын

Good for you and thanks for sharing your experience!

@robertfoilesjr1337 2 жыл бұрын

The pag add oil trick is very nice. I’ve had trouble with injecting it in system when only replacing condenser. Thanks

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@scism2085 Ай бұрын

Isn't there already enough pag oil in the new compressor (which the factory oil should have been emptied and filled with new)?

@Afrattzz1 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you’re back with a new video!

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it!

@dantejohnson4003 2 жыл бұрын

Great channel; glad you up with another video!

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@chadrose 2 жыл бұрын

Question, why not inject some PAG oil directly in the condenser and add the rest when you pull the vacuum? You added to the low side which pulls to compressor, which is good for the compressor but will settle in the compressor and none will go to the condenser? I do hvac and noticed no micron gauge on this, is one not required? I need to replace the compressor/condenser on my 05 j30 accord this weekend and just curious. Not saying your wrong just curious as to this is all.

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Good question. PAG oil serves two purposes for the compressor: 1. Lubrication 2. Cooling. The cooling is accomplished with the oil circulating back to the compressor via the low pressure side. When both refrigerant and oil is released through the expansion valve or orifice tube, the cooled oil along with the low pressure gases return to the compressor to complete the cycle. This is unlike home ac systems where compressor oil stays within the compressor. Auto ac systems are constantly circulating PAG oil.

@chadrose 2 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro I noticed on the 4 Seasons compressor I have coming they say to turn the compressor 10 times or more prior to using on your car, what is your opinion on this? And thank you for your time to respond It is greatly appreciated.

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't hurt to do what they say.

@jjchino3961 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I need to do the exact same job, fortunate for me. Thanks.

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and good luck with the repair!

@sotheahang6508 2 жыл бұрын

I aways enjoy watching your videos. keep up the good work!

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support!

@nathanield.4527 7 ай бұрын

Enjoyed another one of your air conditioning videos. Thank you. Can you please provide a link for the box of assorted a/c o-ring seals?

@hardlymovingpro 7 ай бұрын

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@salvadorsepulveda6415 2 жыл бұрын

Good job working in those tight areas ! Another great video, thank you. Blessings 🙏

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@TheGibby3340 2 жыл бұрын

Thx for taking the time to detail this job. You mentioned adding oil to compensate for the loss within the old condenser. Unless I missed it (and I realize you can’t film absolutely everything) did you carry out an oil balance with respect to the compressor?

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

No I don't. The compressors I buy (preferably Denso) come pre oiled with the factory specific amount and I add 1 to 1.5 oz for the condenser/accumulator replacement.

@MrAldapeedgar Жыл бұрын

Minute 10:00 when I try to change that sensor, put it on to the new AC condenser there was a nut in the new one and then I try to take off and air was coming out of that new AC condenser. You know why is like that?

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

Difficult to say without seeing you're problem.

@manotas2u2 4 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks. Question. if I replace only the compressor, do I have to vacuum and put oil, and freon on the system???

@hardlymovingpro 4 ай бұрын

No oil needed if only replacing compressor

@manotas2u2 4 ай бұрын

@@hardlymovingprothank you, how about vacuum and refrigerant????

@hardlymovingpro 4 ай бұрын

@@manotas2u2 yes you still need to vacuum and add refrigerant. Should be a label in the engine compartment indicting how much.

@Guilly-787 21 күн бұрын

Question.. if the compressor comes with oil probably Duplicate the amount of oil in the system ?

@user-rj9ur2td2g Жыл бұрын

Hola qué buen video una pregunta sabes si el compresor del honda 2.4 le queda a un 3.0 honda accord v6 crees que sean compatibles?

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

Dudo mucho que un compresor V6 funcione en un I4

@Kennethshepherd999 Жыл бұрын

Do you have to change condenser when replacing the ac compressor

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

Usually a good idea to replace both.

@thierry-joffe 2 ай бұрын

salut, merci pour cette vidéo détaillée, par contre tu mets des joints toriques ordinaires, alors qu'il faudrait des joints spéciaux verts

@hardlymovingpro 2 ай бұрын

Merci d'avoir partagé! Bien que les packs de remplacement de joints toriques AC soient de couleur verte, les nouveaux joints toriques fournis par les fabricants du compresseur et du condenseur sont noirs.

@tkidd6166 2 жыл бұрын

Why is it not needed to do expansion valves? The kit im looking at has 2 with it. And I also did not see any new gaskets on ?

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Expansion valves are downstream of the condenser and accumulator which will pickup any debris from a failed compressor before it gets to the valve.

@o2damoon12 Жыл бұрын

Dang dude good job 👍🎉

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

You bet!

@shahnawazkhan9180 10 ай бұрын

Good video.. sir can you let me know the part number.. I have k24a JDM engine.. is it the same compressor..??

@hardlymovingpro 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Parts and tools used in the description of this video.

@c63158 2 жыл бұрын

Radiator does NOT need to be removed. After taking the bolts off that hold it in place you just lean it back. Honda shop manual does not state to remove radiator and I just did this job ob 2003 accord 2.4

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

True but little effort removing it and I have more room.

@sayzawn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! I'm using it as a guide for this weekend when I replace my compressor and condenser, then recharge. Did you use two entire cans of 12 oz refrigerant? The service manual says this Accord uses 500-550g (17.6-19.4 oz) of refrigerant. Is 24 oz too much? I’ve seen other mechanics try and use a scale to get the exact amount, is this necessary?

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

If using your low and high pressure gauges during the recharge, expect to keep 3 oz on the high side hose when you close off the high side quick connect before shutting off the engine. Also, before shutting off the engine, your low side reading should be around 38 to 42 psi but more importantly, the high side should be reading 180 to 200 psi. Going an oz or so above the 19.4 oz won't matter that much but too much gas will freeze up your expansion valve.

@sayzawn 2 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro That makes sense, thank you!

@sayzawn 2 жыл бұрын

Reporting back: Success! It took most of the day but we got it done. I recommend having an assistant with you if possible. Ran into a couple snags but nothing too bad. Watch this video multiple times and take notes and you'll be fine. AC gets all the way down 40° in the vent. Thanks again!

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Good deal and thanks for sharing!

@ritmoantiyano1551 Ай бұрын

Very good video,do you always jave to add oil in the condenser when you change the 2?

@hardlymovingpro Ай бұрын

Yes. Although new compressors come pre-oiled, they don't contain the full PAG oil capacity of the system. For example, 7 oz total capacity; but 3 - 3.5 oil in the compressor. General rule is add 1 oz of oil for each component being replaced. That is, 1 oz for the condenser, 1 oz for the accumulator and around 1 oz for hoses if being replaced. This is why most 12 oz refrigerant cans are labeled to contain 1 oz of oil (they're assuming you fixed a leak and you lost 1.5 to 2.0 oz of oil at the leak point). So for example, if you're total refrigerant capacity is 18 oz, you'll need to replenish approximately 1.7 cans of 12 oz refrigerant cans.

@ritmoantiyano1551 Ай бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro ok thank you very much,in my case im going to replace the compressor and the condenser both new,do i have to add more oil also into the compressor?sorry for this question

@hardlymovingpro 23 күн бұрын

Generally no need to add more oil to a new compressor that comes pre-oiled.

@Guilly-787 21 күн бұрын

So The evaporator don’t have oil ? I thought it take another ounce.

@ritmoantiyano1551 20 күн бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro ok thank you

@johnhodges8579 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@spettro9 2 жыл бұрын

Did you not purge the yellow line after hooking up can, or did I miss something..? That's letting air/moisture in. Or is there a check valve. Or is it actually negligible (...don't think so...)

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

When I pulled vacuum via the pump, it vacuumed the air in all the lines including the yellow line for the refrigerant can connector. So no, there was no moisture in the yellow line.

@spettro9 2 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro You didn't show disconnecting the vacuum pump and hooking up the can, that's where air will get in

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Two seperate yellow lines; one for the pump, the other for the cans.

@spettro9 2 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro Ah, I see That would be a good point to mention, since it seems most setups only have 1

@505tillidie1 10 ай бұрын

@@spettro9dude stop being such a hater. I just used his video to help me out and it worked great. Also if you’re going to be working with refrigerant, and aren’t licensed, you shouldn’t!

@jairfranco434 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of Bolt Screw is the one is showed in min 9:27, What kind of thread UNC? and all the spec of that screw Please!

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

It's called a stud and accommodates a standard 10mm nut.

@ifarted2656 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

You bet!

@Kennethshepherd999 Жыл бұрын

How much does it normally cost if you have to get condenser an compressor together

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

Less than $500

@iBrave1Heart Жыл бұрын

I change the compressor coil immediately after that the radio sound became noisy and not clear

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

Don't see how they're related?

@ifarted2656 Жыл бұрын

Where did you order all your parts from If you can please respond because I need to replace the same things

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

Check out the description area of this video for links.

@mannygetpaid8853 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I would like to know how long does it take to complete this kind of Work?

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Around 3 hours for me

@mannygetpaid8853 2 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro I am having my 2012 Honda Accord AC Condenser replace today and was told it would be ready Friday for 700 Dollars is that what it usually cost without the Compressor?

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

About right. Sorry for the late response.

@505tillidie1 10 ай бұрын

Like 30-60 minutes

@vermasean 2 жыл бұрын

Obligatory Liked and Sub’d!! 👍▶️

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@whatdadogdoin7531 Жыл бұрын

Is this the same procedure for the V6 model??

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

Concept is the same but the layout of the compressor mount to the engine would be different.

@katherinediaz72 Жыл бұрын

How much pag oil when changing the compressor?

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

Should be pre loaded with new oil.

@Michoacanoooooo 2 жыл бұрын

At 10:09 what size was the socket to tighten the sensor to the condenser?

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

I think 24 mm

@Stevesbe 2 жыл бұрын

You didn't do the expansion valve ?

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Not necessary.

@jasondonatella6820 Жыл бұрын

Why not add the full 6 oz of oil recommended by the oem

@jasondonatella6820 Жыл бұрын

My compressor says to add the full factory amount

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

To be absolutely sure, drain oil from both the new and old compressors and compare the difference. Add 1 oz if also replacing the condenser.

@ryanhuang8498 Жыл бұрын

Some compressors are shipped without oil. Most OEM compressors are shipped with oil. Like the Kehin compressors are filled with 130ml of oil from the factory.

@brianlopez2720 11 ай бұрын

But did it fix the problem

@hardlymovingpro 11 ай бұрын

Of course!

@Danilo111 Жыл бұрын

Sorry man, but I’m not putting anti-seize on my compressor bolts

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

Your call by these bolt threads get corrosion cause by condensation; that is cool low pressure refrigerant returning to a hot compressor causing a temperature inversion.

@TexazMade88 2 жыл бұрын

What about the expansion valve

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

If you want to rip the dash apart to get to it ... the more power to you!

@trannga2625 Жыл бұрын

I dont like to work on ac system with out ac machine. Add ac oil in open air and not pulling vacuum on the system for 30min can have some moisture in the system.

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@analazcano6475 2 жыл бұрын

Dear God im glad my suv is not that tight to remove condenser, just cant afford anymore parts🥺 i still want someone to be here to guide me, im in Houston if anyone can help me, please connect with me.

@guisercore136 Жыл бұрын

@JN-vi9iv 10 ай бұрын

You forgot the expansion valve

@hardlymovingpro 10 ай бұрын

Not necessary. Any debris from a failed compressor will get trapped in the narrow tubules of the condenser. Expansion valve failures, from what I've experienced, is from too long open system exposure to air/moisture.