A/C cold? 2012 Honda Civic 9th Generation - DIY Tutorial - Simple AC Diagnostics for AC blowing Hot

A/C cold? 2012 Honda Civic 9th Generation - DIY Tutorial - Simple AC Diagnostics for an A/C system blowing Hot Air

Thanks for joining me today as I go thru some simple A/C system diagnostic proceedures in my 2012 Honda Civic. This video will help you regardless of what kind of vehicle you have, but especially if you are working on a 9th gen Honda Civic.

Since today's video is lengthy, here are a few time stamps that'll help you go back and rewatch a certain part if you'd like:
1:28 Visual inspection
1:38 Refrigerant check
3:18 AC clutch fuse check
4:31 AC clutch relay check
6:40 HVAC control panel check
6:54 Under dash fuse check
7:49 Compressor mechanical check
8:33 A/C clutch air gap check
13:08 A/C compressor Clutch test
15:22 Thermal protection switch test
19:02 A/C clutch relay socket test
27:47 Connector test

Here are the 3 videos I referenced in today's DIY tutorial:
Check and top off your AC system's refrigerant yourself:    • A/C cold? Charge any R134a system Yourself...  
Compressor replacement:    • 2012 Honda Civic A/C Compressor, Condenser...  
Expansion valve replacement (where you can see the evaporator temperature sensor):    • A/C Repair - 2012 Honda Civic Expansion Va...  

Here are the A/C parts/tools that I referenced in the video that you can pick up inexpensively on Amazon:

Specific to my 2012 Honda Civic 1.8L 4 door sedan:
Serpentine belt (if needed): https://amzn.to/4hMyocS
Pack of mini fuses (most all vehicles use these now): https://amzn.to/4o7rint
A/C clutch relay (works on lots of Hondas): https://amzn.to/4o9f0eg
R&Y A/C compressor (new): https://amzn.to/3CFheze​ (or if out of stock.. https://amzn.to/4kmW2O3​ this is same compressor, just combined with an expansion valve)
You would need a pack of o-rings as well.. Honda AC o-ring kit: https://amzn.to/3WP3itn
A/C clutch: https://amzn.to/4mdvEHT
A/C pressure sensor/switch: https://amzn.to/476jHzl

Tools:
Simple test light: https://amzn.to/4lQBKOH
Auto-ranging multimeter: https://amzn.to/4l0fCjn
Safety glasses with splash protection: https://amzn.to/3wXWPCe
Mechanics gloves: https://amzn.to/4cb5ocS
A/C manifold gauge set (you'll need if you wind up replacing compressor): https://amzn.to/4ilGauq

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Disclaimer: Please be careful when working on your vehicle as you could get hurt. This should go without saying, but it needs to be said. Work on your car at your own risk, I am not responsible if you get hurt. I am not a professional mechanic and am only here to show you how I repair my own vehicles. Thanks for watching and I hope you learn something.