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How do you recharge a 2007 Honda Civic A/C?
Is there a way for me to recharge my 2007 Honda Civic’s A/C at home? I’ve been on a tight budget recently, so I’m trying to be more handy to avoid any unnecessary bills.
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Car expenses
can really add up, so performing basic maintenance and repairs yourself is a great way to save money! Recharging a 2007 Honda Civic
A/C system can be a little complicated, but you can do it at home by following these steps:- Purchase a freon recharging kit at your local auto parts store.
- Open the hoodof your Civic and find the low-side port in your engine block. It should be near the front of your car on the driver’s side.
- Connect the coolant canister included in your kit to the low-side port as instructed by your kit.
- Once your coolant is connected, start your Civic and let it run until the engine heats up.
- Next, turn your A/C to the highest setting and wait until it reaches a consistent temperature. You should also open all your doors to prevent the A/C from turning off once your car interior cools down.
- Then, open the valve on the coolant canister to release coolant into the system for three to five seconds every minute.
- Once the canister is empty, shut the valve and disconnect the canister from your car.
- If you need more coolant, you can connect a new canister to the port and continue filling your Civic with coolant.
- Once your car’s interior can reach 40 degrees F, your A/C is fully charged!
- When you’re done, make sure to disconnect your recharging kit, shut the low-side port, and close the hood.
Your A/C should be good to go! If you have any problems or feel these steps are too complicated, it’s best to call a mechanic. At the very least, you can get a quote for the work and decide how you would like to proceed.
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