1992 Honda Civic VX Air Conditioner Parts/Install Questions
07-26-2018, 05:37 PM
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1992 Honda Civic VX Air Conditioner Parts/Install Questions
Picked up a VX model back in October and it has been my project ever since my Integra got totaled from being rear ended.
I did not know much about the differences between the DX, EX, VX, and SI models of the hatches til now.
I am aware that the VX model did not come with AC in it.
I have swapped in my B18C1 motor into this hatch and now I'm trying to put an AC system into.
I have pieced the condenser, condenser fan, compressor, lines, dryer.
My questions are:
Do I need to pick up and evaporator from a civic that has AC equipped?
Does my car have the harness plug for the AC harness?
I know I am missing the AC harness, but are there other things I need to complete this project?
Please help me! Thank you!
I did not know much about the differences between the DX, EX, VX, and SI models of the hatches til now.
I am aware that the VX model did not come with AC in it.
I have swapped in my B18C1 motor into this hatch and now I'm trying to put an AC system into.
I have pieced the condenser, condenser fan, compressor, lines, dryer.
My questions are:
Do I need to pick up and evaporator from a civic that has AC equipped?
Does my car have the harness plug for the AC harness?
I know I am missing the AC harness, but are there other things I need to complete this project?
Please help me! Thank you!
07-30-2018, 10:30 AM
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Re: 1992 Honda Civic VX Air Conditioner Parts/Install Questions
i have the same 92 eg vx and im on the same proccess even tho i dont have all the parts you already have im very interested to see how it turns out so i can try to do the same. best of luck im looking forward to see how it comes out.
07-30-2018, 11:25 AM
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Re: 1992 Honda Civic VX Air Conditioner Parts/Install Questions
Is the box that the heater core goes in in that VX different than the one that goes in AC equipped Civics?
My 2000 Civic LX evaporator core box came from an Integra, so I have a Teg evaporator core. I forgot about that....
My 2000 Civic LX evaporator core box came from an Integra, so I have a Teg evaporator core. I forgot about that....
07-31-2018, 04:47 AM
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Re: 1992 Honda Civic VX Air Conditioner Parts/Install Questions
If your car is AC ready there will be a plug near the right headlight with about 8 wires that doesn't go anywhere. Also the control panel has a blank cover over the A/C button on the right end of the row of buttons.
Behind the battery there should be an oval hole in the firewall. This is where the connection block from the evaporator sticks through. The non-AC had an empty duct between the blower and the heater units. You would remove that duct and install the evaporator box. This is done by taking the glove compartment out, there is no need to remove the whole dash.
Behind the battery there should be an oval hole in the firewall. This is where the connection block from the evaporator sticks through. The non-AC had an empty duct between the blower and the heater units. You would remove that duct and install the evaporator box. This is done by taking the glove compartment out, there is no need to remove the whole dash.
07-31-2018, 05:19 PM
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If you're up to it, you might put in a new expansion valve while you're in there, too.
My VX came with AC but it needed service and I figured, if you're going to be cracking open the system anyway, might as well do the swap. Nice and cool now. Good luck on the install and have fun with the VX.
09-01-2018, 04:05 PM
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Re: 1992 Honda Civic VX Air Conditioner Parts/Install Questions
So I got everything installed and got it charged as well. Noticed it doesn’t blow super cold so I’m assuming the used condenser is no good. Also, my evaporator leaks inside the car. When I turn to the left pretty hard, there would be a bunch of water flying out of it.
Am I right about the condenser?
Is my evaporator leaking because it’s not sealed properly?
Am I right about the condenser?
Is my evaporator leaking because it’s not sealed properly?
09-02-2018, 02:51 PM
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Re: 1992 Honda Civic VX Air Conditioner Parts/Install Questions
So I got everything installed and got it charged as well. Noticed it doesn’t blow super cold so I’m assuming the used condenser is no good. Also, my evaporator leaks inside the car. When I turn to the left pretty hard, there would be a bunch of water flying out of it.
Am I right about the condenser?
Is my evaporator leaking because it’s not sealed properly?
Am I right about the condenser?
Is my evaporator leaking because it’s not sealed properly?
Fix that first.
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