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Did this on a customer job, and I had to give it to you sir, that was a true life hack you did by cutting that middle portion out of the dash, unfortunately I couldn’t do that to someone else’s car so It was a true nightmare changing that Evaporator.
@@pyrocl0 Geez really? I didn’t want to since im extremely OCD with my work, I like to leave everything original as possible, it’s doable, but its a whole lot better than tearing the dash apart like other cars!
I found that if you pulled out on the hose that goes thru the firewall and keep it from going into the hole and removing the carpet back that the housing went in a lot easier. Thanks a lot for the video, it was a great help. Took me about 2.5 hours to take it out and about 2.0 hours to put it back in.
After a year of ac compressor being out I’m finally replacing it, do I have to also replace the evaporator, expansion valve and the ac condenser. That’s what I was told but not sure, also do I have to flush the entire system before adding anything into to it?
Sounds like you have a pretty bad leak. It honestly could be anything, damaged pipe, condenser, evaporator, or etc. Your best bet is to take it to a professional to diagnose it and then maybe do your own repair.
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing! I love that car and need it to work until I can afford a 2021 TLX. The double wishbone suspension is finally back!!!
Yeah, I got rid of the car about a year and a half ago. Definitely was a nice car to drive and miss it. I see myself getting another Acura in the near future.
@@Daddicated they probably put a probe to detect freon and found there's leak near the passenger side interior. Great job. Subbed! I'll probably make a video for my 2009 TSX.
Having trouble installing that cover back on where the evaporator goes also was a hassle to remove , any tips on putting it back on not aligning well I had it on good but then didn’t line up from under the hood
for the evap cover I ended up breaking off the lower guide tabs (either on the cover or the housing) because I couldn't get the piece lined up putting it together.
No unfortunately I don’t. It could be anything from oil gasket to ac. Your best bet is to take to mechanic for a diagnosis to tell you exactly what it is.
Is this pretty much the same process for a 2006 RSX-S? I know the RSX and TSX use the same compressor but not sure if the hoses and blower and all that are the same.
@@Casper0878YO MAN PLEASE REPLY PLEASE. I HAVE 2006 rsx same one as you. Did you fix it? And did you do it just like this video??? I have no ac its 100 here
Excellent tutorial! one suggestion though, for your safety wear gloves when handling PAG oil its not good for you. Thank you for the video, very well recorded and narrated.
You should replace that expansion valve anytime you have that apart. That is the orifice tube for system to turn liquid refrigerant to vapor. They recommend replacing when anything fails in ac system. And the receiver dryer bolted to the condenser.
Daddicated i work at Napa. There like $30 or so. The filter dryer is like $20 or so. There pretty cheap. Im replacing my compressor in 04 TL. Denso recommendations replacing those items for warranty coverage. I got a ebay ac clutch. Lasted 2 weeks and failed. So I purchased a new Denso compressor.
Just finished this repair. There are eight (8) screws in the evaporator housing, not nine. The screw you fabricated the long screwdriver for does not have anything to do with the evaporator housing. The video was very helpful other than that.
lol. For me it worked but that's because I knew the problem was my evaporator. I had a mechanic diagnose the problem and tell me that the evaporator was bad.
Kenneth Gonzalez it was a family friend that used to live here. Unfortunately he moved away to a different city about 5 hours away from us. But most mechanics should be able to diagnose ac issues.
No I’m not sure but I would have to guess it would be very similar to a tsx. And probably is in the same spot. You can check under the hood to see where your pressure lines run to if it’s the same as mine then most likely it’s the same.
Whats the symptoms to know you evap is bad? Id replaced everything every single part on my a/c system except the evap.. and still doesnt work also the relays are new.. so im thinking it my be the evap
have a 2004 Acura TSX I replaced the Compressor and after connecting everything, Electrical connections and all, the lights won't turn on, the interior lights won't function, the power windows won't function, the only thing that works are the hazard lights, can you tell me what the problem could be?
No idea. Are you sure you didn’t disconnect another connector somewhere down the line? Or maybe damaged a wire harness. Also check your fuse box and make sure all of the fuses and relays are working properly.
@@Daddicated Thank you. I bought a new Compressor off of Amazon, it looks good and new. I have a filter and an expansion valve. In your opinion can I get by without changing out the expansion valve? I really don't know how long I will have this vehicle, I just want some cold air for now, not for the next five years.
@@Daddicated Similar evaporator and blower fan housings, but that plastic piece you cut out has a metal piece going all the way across behind the plastic.
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Where is the ac condenser drain getting water in my vents and floor
Did this on a customer job, and I had to give it to you sir, that was a true life hack you did by cutting that middle portion out of the dash, unfortunately I couldn’t do that to someone else’s car so It was a true nightmare changing that Evaporator.
ThinkkOps oh man I can only imagine having to messing the blower while that’s in the way.
If you took in to a dealership they would have cut it out. Its in the Acura and Honda manuals to do so.
@@pyrocl0 Geez really? I didn’t want to since im extremely OCD with my work, I like to leave everything original as possible, it’s doable, but its a whole lot better than tearing the dash apart like other cars!
Does this repair the samenas on 2007 acura tl type s?
I found that if you pulled out on the hose that goes thru the firewall and keep it from going into the hole and removing the carpet back that the housing went in a lot easier. Thanks a lot for the video, it was a great help. Took me about 2.5 hours to take it out and about 2.0 hours to put it back in.
Yeah it was a long process. Plus recording it took it a bit more too. Glad I could help.
That evaporator housing really tested my damn patience lol Good video.
Ha ha ha. I know exactly what you mean.... And thanks.
Thank you Sir. You saved me a lot of misery. You are the man.
Glad I was able to help.
My TL 2012 leaks from that area for sure I can hear the leak when I fill it with air. You think it's the same process?
Should be very close to it. Maybe some screws in different spots but should be very close.
After a year of ac compressor being out I’m finally replacing it, do I have to also replace the evaporator, expansion valve and the ac condenser. That’s what I was told but not sure, also do I have to flush the entire system before adding anything into to it?
Typically yes and yes.
Hello sir I had a question I have a Acura TSX as well and every time I put Freon leaks it out the next day. What do you think could be?
Sounds like you have a pretty bad leak. It honestly could be anything, damaged pipe, condenser, evaporator, or etc. Your best bet is to take it to a professional to diagnose it and then maybe do your own repair.
Do you know where I can get that connector that goes from the evaporator to the expansion valve?
Ur best bet is finding a diagram online and finding out what the part number is then search the part number on eBay.
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing! I love that car and need it to work until I can afford a 2021 TLX. The double wishbone suspension is finally back!!!
Yeah, I got rid of the car about a year and a half ago. Definitely was a nice car to drive and miss it. I see myself getting another Acura in the near future.
Thank you for you video.. very good explication. Thanks
Thanks. I’m glad it was helpful to you.
Nicely done! How did you know the issue was the evaporator and expansion valve?
I took it to a shop. A family friend, he did a diagnosis on it and told me I need to replace it.
@@Daddicated they probably put a probe to detect freon and found there's leak near the passenger side interior. Great job. Subbed! I'll probably make a video for my 2009 TSX.
@@thelazyhandyman Yeah, that's exactly what he did. Because I would run out of freon after a within a month or so.
@@Daddicated great work!
Having trouble installing that cover back on where the evaporator goes also was a hassle to remove , any tips on putting it back on not aligning well I had it on good but then didn’t line up from under the hood
Not really sure. It’s been awhile since I did this and I don’t have this car anymore. Sorry.
for the evap cover I ended up breaking off the lower guide tabs (either on the cover or the housing) because I couldn't get the piece lined up putting it together.
How in the hell do this black cover come off? This sob will not come off I don't see any screws
Do you know anything about ac leaks or some liquid leak underneath the tsx? How to fix?
No unfortunately I don’t. It could be anything from oil gasket to ac. Your best bet is to take to mechanic for a diagnosis to tell you exactly what it is.
Thank For sharing! Very detailed and precise!
Glad it helped you.
how did you know it was the evap ,and not a leak in the evap valve ,on the rings ..before taken everything off?
I had a friend mechanic that did the diagnostic for me.
Excellent explanation and very useful video thanks for share your knowledge with us.
Glad it was helpful. 😊
Is this pretty much the same process for a 2006 RSX-S? I know the RSX and TSX use the same compressor but not sure if the hoses and blower and all that are the same.
I'm not sure about RSX. I know this is similar to Honda Accords. I would imagine that it would be similar to RSX tho but not sure.
@@Daddicated Cool, thanks for the reply and very informative video!
@@Casper0878 no problem.
@@Casper0878YO MAN PLEASE REPLY PLEASE. I HAVE 2006 rsx same one as you. Did you fix it? And did you do it just like this video??? I have no ac its 100 here
How much oil do you have to put in the evaporator
You gotta look it up in the manual this was so long ago that I don’t remember. Sorry.
How long did this job take you
2-3 hours but that’s also because I was recording it.
Ok thanks
Excellent tutorial! one suggestion though, for your safety wear gloves when handling PAG oil its not good for you. Thank you for the video, very well recorded and narrated.
Thanks for the suggestion. Definitely will wear them next time. And your welcome. Thanks for watching.
What did you use to clean your expansion valve?
I don’t recall cleaning it.
You should replace that expansion valve anytime you have that apart. That is the orifice tube for system to turn liquid refrigerant to vapor. They recommend replacing when anything fails in ac system.
And the receiver dryer bolted to the condenser.
Yeah my buddy told me the same thing after I was done with it. Lol. I didn’t feel like going through the trouble again
Daddicated i work at Napa. There like $30 or so. The filter dryer is like $20 or so.
There pretty cheap. Im replacing my compressor in 04 TL. Denso recommendations replacing those items for warranty coverage. I got a ebay ac clutch. Lasted 2 weeks and failed. So I purchased a new Denso compressor.
Is this same for Acura MDX 2003?
I’m not sure I would imagine that it might be very similar but I doubt it’s the same
On point! Well done sir! Thank you.
Thanks. Glad it was helpful
Just finished this repair. There are eight (8) screws in the evaporator housing, not nine. The screw you fabricated the long screwdriver for does not have anything to do with the evaporator housing. The video was very helpful other than that.
Seriously, are you sure? I spent so much time on that screw. Oh well. Lol
Yep, took out 8 and off it came. It was fun to see you fabricating special tools to get that number 9.
hey nice job , did it work out or was it a waste of time ? be honest lol..thanks
lol. For me it worked but that's because I knew the problem was my evaporator. I had a mechanic diagnose the problem and tell me that the evaporator was bad.
@@Daddicated what type of mechanic you go to diagnostic?
Kenneth Gonzalez it was a family friend that used to live here. Unfortunately he moved away to a different city about 5 hours away from us. But most mechanics should be able to diagnose ac issues.
Thanks so much! I just changed everything myself!!
No problem. Glad I was able to help someone.
What happened to your a/c that made you replace your a/c evaporator?
It’s started to leak to the point of my refrigerant would only last me like a month or so.
How much they charge to replace expansion valve seals?
Not sure
Do you know if it's on the same spot for an 2008 Acura TL Type-S?
No I’m not sure but I would have to guess it would be very similar to a tsx. And probably is in the same spot. You can check under the hood to see where your pressure lines run to if it’s the same as mine then most likely it’s the same.
@@Daddicated Thanks it was
@@grizzy909 I'm glad I was able to help.
Whats the symptoms to know you evap is bad? Id replaced everything every single part on my a/c system except the evap.. and still doesnt work also the relays are new.. so im thinking it my be the evap
have a 2004 Acura TSX I replaced the Compressor and after connecting everything, Electrical connections and all, the lights won't turn on, the interior lights won't function, the power windows won't function, the only thing that works are the hazard lights, can you tell me what the problem could be?
No idea. Are you sure you didn’t disconnect another connector somewhere down the line? Or maybe damaged a wire harness. Also check your fuse box and make sure all of the fuses and relays are working properly.
@@Daddicated It was a Fuse, thank you.
@@williefufu2985 I'm glad you found it.
Daddicated I was totally lost.
@@Daddicated Thank you. I bought a new Compressor off of Amazon, it looks good and new. I have a filter and an expansion valve. In your opinion can I get by without changing out the expansion valve? I really don't know how long I will have this vehicle, I just want some cold air for now, not for the next five years.
What is the name of the tool to remove the expansion valve?
Mine was held by two socket head cap screws so all you need is an Allen key.
Any idea if it's the same process for an 09?
I would think it should be pretty close.
How much for a job like this on pricing
No clue but i'm sure not cheap.
How did you know your Evaporator was bad?
My dads friend who was a mechanic diagnosed it for me.
How long did this take?
A few hours. But it did take a bit longer than usual since I was recording the process.
Hello u know how onzas the pag oil is on compresor????
No I don’t. Mine ran fine for awhile after I replace the evaporator.
@@Daddicated ok evapórate work fine ?expansion valve ?aftermaker work
Yeah it worked just fine.
awesome!!!
Thank you.
I wish you did this for a 05 Acura RL lol
I would imagine the process is very similar if not identical.
@@Daddicated Similar evaporator and blower fan housings, but that plastic piece you cut out has a metal piece going all the way across behind the plastic.
Why did you change your evaporator
If I remember correctly, it had a leak and wasn't working. I had a friend mechanic identify that I need to replace it.
Where is the a/c temp sensor in this car?
I'm not sure I never had to mess with it.
PAG oil is for the A/C compressor not for the evaporator.
Doesn’t it all circulated through out the entire system?
You do need to add pag oil to any component if replacing with new .(condenser,accum, evap,comp. specs are in the manual)
Pag oil does circulate through the entire ac system
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