Where is the thermal Protector on a Honda Civic?
Ok the thermal protector is located on the compressor. It will have have a red wire and Blue/White wire. Jump the red to the Blue/White and see if the compressor kicks on. do this while car is running and do i turn on ac button and air?
How much does it cost to replace a compressor on a Honda Civic?
OnlineMasterTech : You can replace just the thermal protector on the compressor. It list for right at $63 and you just take the 8mm bolt out and install the new one. 8mm bolt located where?
When do you Know Your a / C pressure switch is malfunctioning?
However when an a/c pressure switch malfunctions, you may notice it is fluctuating or getting on and off repeatedly. This can be easily noticed when you are idling the car; you can have a look at the RPM and see how often it fluctuates. It is one of the common AC pressure switch symptoms you can notice in the first place.
What are the Red wires on a Honda Civic?
Ok on the compressor you will have three red wires…..two are for the thermal protector and one is for the compressor clutch. When you check for 12V at the Blu/Red wire at connector are you getting 12v? That Blue/Red wire is for your compressor clutch.
Can a Honda Civic jump the pressure switch?
Jumping the pressure cycling switch is common practice on domestic CCOT systems, but the Civic is temperature cycled and fully controlled by the ECM.
What’s the problem with my Honda Civic Si?
Working on two Civics in the family with intermittent AC issues. Both are ice cold in the morning and quit blowing cold later when it gets hotter outside. One is an ’06 Civic Si and the other is an ’08 Civic EX-L. I replaced the AC Clutch Relay, didn’t fix the problem. When they aren’t blowing cold, the Compressor clutch is OFF.
However when an a/c pressure switch malfunctions, you may notice it is fluctuating or getting on and off repeatedly. This can be easily noticed when you are idling the car; you can have a look at the RPM and see how often it fluctuates. It is one of the common AC pressure switch symptoms you can notice in the first place.
Can you control the AC with a pressure switch?
It becomes difficult to sit in an automobile with a bad or faulty AC system. One might face trouble while turning the ON due to a faulty switch. The AC runs perfectly, but you cannot control it with the button. AC systems in vehicles run with a pressure switch.