In this video, we will show you an in-depth step-by-step tutorial and comprehensive guide on how to recharge / add / refill refrigerant on a 10th Generation Honda Civic (2016-2021). The process is relatively easy and not too difficult, however, the tenth Gen Civic requires the newer R-1234YF type to do a re-charge,. It will also require a different valve fittings. Here are the #ᴬᴰlinks to the refrigerant, hose with gauge, parts, materials, accessories and tools needed for this repair:

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R-1234yf is an environmentally friendly refrigerant that is vastly different when it comes to its chemical makeup, compared to R-134a. R-1234yf has a 99.7 percent lower global warming potential (GWP), the standard of measurement used to describe greenhouse gases' effect on the environment.

The R1234yf refrigerant has been developed as the next-generation solution and is an available replacement for the widely used R134a gas. R1234yf has a GWP of 4 compared to that of R134a which is over 1400 and so combines a vastly greater environmentally friendly benefits with an effective and efficient cooling solution.

Another advantage of the R1234yf system is that this refrigerant uses a similar system of materials – pipes, hoses, sealing rings – as the R134a system. This means the gases are relatively interchangeable with minimal systematic and logistical amendments. Another advantage of the R1234yf system is that this refrigerant uses a similar system of materials – pipes, hoses, sealing rings – as the R134a system. This new generation coolant requires a unique cap and seal configuration to match the new valves and fittings.

Please note that there is a TSB Service Bulletin 19-091 in which American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty only covers vehicles that have a defective A/C condenser from the factory. The A/C condenser was not manufactured to specification. As a result, tiny holes may develop in the condenser tube walls that allows the refrigerant
to leak out.

If the dealer repair technician found it was the condenser, the AC will be fixed for free, otherwise you will be charged with diagnostic fees.

If you read Honda forum, you'll see a lot of Civic owners having the same AC issues despite the car being new or low mileage. In some cases, it wasn't cooling at all. In our case, the AC was cool but not cold.

10th generations Civic which covers model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 two and four doors coupe and hatchback (DX, EX regardless of whether 1.5L Turbo or 2.0L engine. The come in 10 trims with different features & configurations - EX, EX-L, EX-L Navi, EX-T, LX, LX-P, Sport, Sport Touring & Touring.

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Recording Date: July 24, 2023
Video URL:    • How To Recharge A/C 10th Gen Honda Ci...