I have a 2004 TSX with 60,000 miles. Yesterday I was driving and noticed the air from the a/c got warm. I stopped to put gas and when I started the car and turned the a/c on I heard a noise and it looked like smoke came out from under the hood. I immediately turned off the car and popped the hood open to check it out.....and the a/c compressor had a huge crack across it. In reading several other threads it seems like a common problem in the 2004 TSX's. Does anyone know if acura would still replace the part or a least reimburse me?

 

yours cracked and mine the gear spindle snapped. sounds like the a/c compressor might be a weak spot on the 04s at least. I only have 40k on mine but still neither is a large amount of millage by any standard.

 

I'm at 65,000 and have been having AC problems for a while. Haven't gotten to take it in yet, but it is definitely more than just a coolant leak. Its a shame, since the AC works so well when it actually works.

 

anything we can do to prevent this? My 2004 TSX is at the same miles range as you guys.

 

04 6sp non navi, 46k miles, bought 1/04, driving down the road yesterday, turned on the a/c and pop. The pop noise was from passenger front side of car and I briefly smelled something burnt (thru vents actually) and had no cool air. I first thought I had a tire blowout due to the noise, so I pulled over to check front tires! Turned out just the a/c blown.

Quick search on this site shows this is somewhat common? Bad A/C on 2004 TSX.

Luckily, barely under warranty. Called dealer and taking it in tomorrow for repair(s) and I have a loaner waiting for me.

Quick question, do you think the new a/c parts are "corrected," or will the same exact parts be put back on? I am thinking about extending the warranty if it is not too late, any input on that?
thanks
sg

 

Can't speak for the TSX, but in the case of the CR-V, the replacement compressors "look" the same as the one's they're replacing. But I've yet to see a CR-V with a replaced compressor return with the same problem. My assumption is they've been improved internally.

 

When mine was replaced, I got all new shiny parts. I wouldn't know if the parts were "corrected". So far so good. Currently at 70K miles. Failed & replaced at a little over 50K miles.
BTW, if I could go back in time and be offered an extended warranty, I would take it. The extended warranty would of been cheaper than covering the cost of the A/C system and labor.

 

Posting a follow-up for anyone else who might have the same problem. I was finally able to reproduce the problem I was having for the dealership. It was a bad relay in the fuse box under the hood. Pohanka Acura fixed it for me right there in the little car drop-off bay while I stood there. They did it free of charge since the car was still under warranty when I first brought it to them.