EG GLI A/C problem evaporator?

[kr4zie]

hey guys,

bought the eg a few months ago and this weather is dreading me
tried to regas the a/c and the aircon man said that nothing was leaking from the front but somewhere inside the dash? any ideas?
regased it 3 times and no go
he said something bought replacing the evaporator behind the dash
where abouts is it?

kinda new to Honda since i own a Nissan

any help would be appreciated

[mocchi]

sorry, mistaken evaporator with dryer/receiver. im such a fool =(

[kr4zie]

would the evaporator be the problem for the aircon to leak as well?
and how hard is it to get to behind the dash?

[altong0840]

i got the same problem

can anyone show the photo about where the evaporator is?


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is it the big black box in the photo??? how to open it?? i tried but it is very tight~

[ECU-MAN]

would the evaporator be the problem for the aircon to leak as well?
and how hard is it to get to behind the dash?

changing the evaporator is an easy Job,

it lives behind the glove box like in the pic above

[altong0840]

changing the evaporator is an easy Job,

it lives behind the glove box like in the pic above


so it locate indside the big black box?

but if i undo the evaporator, will it cost the gas lleaking?

do i need to re-gas my air con after i replace the evaporator?cheez

[kr4zie]

alright cheers
ill give it a shot
do i need to rip out the whole dash or can i just do a quicky and remove the glove box

[altong0840]

alright cheers
ill give it a shot
do i need to rip out the whole dash or can i just do a quicky and remove the glove box

2 screws at the bottom of the glove box~ very easy

but i tried to open the black box~ it stick and stuck~ can anyone show me how to open it?? don't want to break my EG~

[kr4zie]

so i dont have to rip out the whole dash?
any one else?

[ECU-MAN]

no you dont have to rip out the dash

- remove the battery
- remove the battery mounting braket ( 3x 12mm bolts )
- ONLY after you have had the gas removed, undo both lines going to the evaporator.
- on the inside of the car remove the glove box, ( 2x 8mm bolts )
- remove the support bar going accross the front of the Evaporator
- unplug the Thermister
- undo the two top mounting screws
- undo the two bottom mounting screws
- unto the bottom 10mm nut
- unto the bottom 10mm bolt
- pull the evapotatopr unit out.


the evaporator unit is is a compleate unit in its black plastice housing. dont try and seperate it. it also comes with the TX valve.

[kr4zie]

Would it be better get a new one or second hand evaporator from the wreckers

[ECU-MAN]

2nd hand shoule be OK

[kr4zie]

Thanks heaps ECU-MAN you've been great help
just one more q would the evaporator cause the a/c not to work/leak?
And would a 96 accord exi evaporator fit the eg?
I'll tell you if it works out

[ECU-MAN]

Hi

in the evaporator box is a very important part called the expantion valve or TX valve. It can fail and cause the AC not to work.


an Accord Evaporator will not work and yes the it can leak, just like any ac part that has a connection to other AC pipes.

[kr4zie]

So really I don't need the whole black box but just the tx valve or expantion valve

[mocchi]

i think its welded? btw i got an evaporator for sale! lol

[kr4zie]

Lol
how much do you want for it
still works?

[ydrift]

Where are you located??
was at Deer Park Wreckers on the weekend, plenty of civics there, i grab a couple small bits for my EK, went to pay and the bloke gave it all for free... Sweet

[02gzm]

You can't use an Accord evaprator. All civic's from 92 onwards use the same evaporator though. An aftermarket evap will go for about $680 retail so try and find a 2nd hand one if you can. The TX valves can be bought seperately too. They retail for about $170. We have some at work. Would still probably be cheapest getting a 2nd hand one though.

[ECU-MAN]

I would replace the entire evaporator.

im sure you can find one on this forum for a bargain price

[mocchi]

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