1996 Honda Civic A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Honda Civic

  • 1996 Honda Civic DX 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, Fuel Injection
  • 1996 Honda Civic LX 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, Fuel Injection
  • 1996 Honda Civic EX 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, Fuel Injection
  • 1996 Honda Civic CX 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, Fuel Injection
  • 1996 Honda Civic HX 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, Fuel Injection
  • 1996 Honda Civic SI 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1590, Fuel Injection

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Honda Civic cars and light trucks from 1990+

Honda -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Expansion Valve, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Civic DX 1.6 L4 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Honda Civic cars and light trucks from 1990+

Computer Relearn Procedures -> Honda
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Civic EX 1.6 L4 GAS

ECM/PCM reset procedure, either of the following actions will reset the ECM/PCM:

  • Use the OBD II or Honda PGM tester to clear the ECM/PCM's memory, refer to sc...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Honda Civic cars and light trucks from 1990+

Honda -> Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Troubleshooting -> Discharge (High Side) Pressure Abnormally High -> Discharge (High Side) Pressure Low -> Low & High Side Pressures High -> Low & High Side Pressures Low -> Suction (Low Side) Pressure High -> Suction (Low Side) Pressure Low
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Civic HX 1.6 L4 GAS

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Discharge (High Side) Pressure Abnormally High
  • Cool condenser with water while observing high side pressure.
  • If pressure does not return to normal, check for excessive charge of refrigerant in system. Recover refrigerant as outlined under , recharge with specified quantity of refrigerant and repeat test.
  • If high pressure drops when condenser is cooled, check for improper air flow through condenser. Check for damaged or clogged condenser fins, and improper condenser fan operation.
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Honda Civic cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Exercise System
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Civic LX 1.6 L4 GAS

An important fact most car owners ignore is that A/C systems must be used periodically. Car manufacturers caution that when the air conditioner is not used regularly, particularly during cold months, it should be turned on for a few minutes once every two or three weeks while the engine is running. This keeps the system in good operating condition.

Checking out the system for the effects of disuse before the onset of summer is one of the most important aspects of A/C system servicing.

First clean out the condenser core, mounted in all cases at the front of the cars...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Honda Civic cars and light trucks from 1990+

Honda -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Heater System Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Civic LX 1.6 L4 GAS

Refer to "Rodeo" for "Honda Passport" information.

Before performing any troubleshooting procedures, ensure coolant level is correct and vehicle is warmed up to normal operating temperature.

Refer to the troub...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Honda Civic cars and light trucks from 1990+

Honda -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Adjustments -> Accord -> Air Mix -> Civic & Civic del Sol -> Control Cable -> Heater Valve -> Odyssey -> Prelude
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Civic DX 1.6 L4 GAS

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Control Cable
Accord
Air Mix

Always adjust the heater valve control cable after adjusting the air mix control cable.

  • Disconnect air mix cable from air mix control arm.
  • Turn temperature control dial to max cool.
  • Turn air mix control arm to stop as shown in Fig. , then reconnect air mix cable to arm and install cable back into clamp. Ensure all slack has been removed by sliding the outer cable back before installing into clamp. Apply only sufficient force to remove sl...

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