Climate control
Air conditioning
Trash it.
Follow the line from the cab to the a/c compressor, the valve is on that line. It'll also have a receiver/drier in that line.
It removes the moisture that builds up in an air conditioning system from constant expansion and compression that creates the cooling effect. If the moisture is not removed from the gases, water vapor and crystals will form and freeze the compressor.
It removes the moisture that builds up in an air conditioning system from constant expansion and compression that creates the cooling effect. If the moisture is not removed from the gases, water vapor and crystals will form and freeze the compressor.
The AC receiver drier on a 1995 Honda Civic is on the high-pressure side of the system. It is between the expansion valve inlet and condenser outlet.
The filter/receiver/drier is an integral part of your car's A/C system that has been designed primarily to trap moisture, effectively removing it from the system and preventing corrosive damage to the A/C system. This 'drying' action is chemical in nature, so it can't go on endlessly, this is why it is very important to replace the filter/receiver/drier at intervals.
You need to have a system performance test performed on the vehicle. If it turns out to be a leak, and the system needs to be opened up in order for parts to be replaced, you'll also have to replace either the receiver-drier or the accumulator (which one you'll have depends on whether or not you have a fixed orifice tube system or a thermal expansion valve system).
If it's a TXV system, it'll be located between the receiver-drier and the evaporator.
Most air conditioning systems contain 5 major components. These are the evaporator, compressor and condenser, and either a receiver/drier and expansion valve, or an accumulator and orifice tube.
You may have to replace the entire compressor. Either way, it'll involve disconnecting and dismounting the compressor, and you legally cannot do this on your own. It must be an ASE certified tech who does this, and the shop which does the work must be EPA certified and have approved equipment, as they must evacuate refrigerant out of the system and prevent its release into the air. When the air conditioning system is opened up like that, the receiver-drier (if it's a thermal expansion valve system) or accumulator (if it's a fixed orifice tube system) will also have to be replaced.
Have the system discharged by a qualified professional mechanic using an approved recovery/recycling machine.Disconnect the negative battery cable.On 1992-95 vehicles, remove the vehicle jack.Remove the nuts that fasten the refrigerant lines to sides of the receiver/drier assembly.Remove the refrigerant lines from the receiver/drier and discard the gaskets. Cover the exposed ends of the lines to minimize contamination.Remove the mounting strap bolts and remove the receiver/drier from the engine compartment.
Between the receiver-drier outlet and the evaporator inlet.