A/C Failure Costing $4000
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A/C Failure Costing $4000
I am a service advisor at an acura dealer and have noticed alot of tsx and rsx a/c compressor grenading and contaminating complete a/c system. which cost about $4000 to replace. if you have this issue and are out of the 4/50 warranty and no extended warranty have your dealer contact the factory for goodwill assistance on your behalf before agreeing to pay for it. If you have already paid to have this done save your receipt because acura may be extending the warranty on these compressors or have a recall.
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I Have Personally Seen 7 Tsx's Range From 04'-06' And 3 Rsx's 04' All 3
That Factory Has Always Offered Some Sort Of Goodwill Assistance. But Technically You Have To Ask For It Unless You Have A Good Service Advisor.
That Factory Has Always Offered Some Sort Of Goodwill Assistance. But Technically You Have To Ask For It Unless You Have A Good Service Advisor.
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They Are Aware Thier Is A Problem And Working On Finding Out The Cause Of It Before They Issue A Recall Much Like The Power Steering Hose Issue Currently Being Recalled On The 04'-07'tl's I See The Same Trend In The Way The Factory Is Delaing With This Issue But No Officail Word Yet Just Alot Of "we Are Working On It" From My Factory Rep.
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Good on you for posting this. Thank you. I have a 2004 with almost 46k miles on it and am getting nervous that my A/C will grenade in the near future. I'll keep this in mind.
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It's possible that the above mentioned vehicles had their ACs on all the time. So for those who turns it off in the winter, we can expect a longer longevity. However, I do believe that Acura is doing a good job addressing this issue.
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So for those who turns it off in the winter, we can expect a longer longevity.
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ServiceAdvisor,
how ya doing man? hey...i saw your post today about the A/C compressor failing...where are you located? im in the san fernando valley area. how can you help me out before my A/C goes out? please let me know. thanks bro.
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how ya doing man? hey...i saw your post today about the A/C compressor failing...where are you located? im in the san fernando valley area. how can you help me out before my A/C goes out? please let me know. thanks bro.
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Originally Posted by neo661
ServiceAdvisor,
how ya doing man? hey...i saw your post today about the A/C compressor failing...where are you located? im in the san fernando valley area. how can you help me out before my A/C goes out? please let me know. thanks bro.
-Neo661
how ya doing man? hey...i saw your post today about the A/C compressor failing...where are you located? im in the san fernando valley area. how can you help me out before my A/C goes out? please let me know. thanks bro.
-Neo661
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Originally Posted by visuelz
It's possible that the above mentioned vehicles had their ACs on all the time. So for those who turns it off in the winter, we can expect a longer longevity. However, I do believe that Acura is doing a good job addressing this issue.
a few minutes periodically.
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Originally Posted by Ken77
Thanks for the info. I guess I'll go to you if that happens. Do you know if the 07-08's should be affected as well?
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Originally Posted by SERVICEADVISOR
there is nothing you can do unless the failure happens if it and when it does happen go ahead and contact me via this website. I am close to san fernando valley and can get you a loaner car to drive if you give me 3-4 days notice. (disclaimer) unless you car is salvaged /branded title.
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Originally Posted by neo661
Nice. Is there any way I can go to you to get my A/C checked out? possible this weekend? I get a intermittent squeaking sound coming from the A/C vents when I am idling...is that a symptom of something?
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Originally Posted by SERVICEADVISOR
the freon acts like a lubricant for the a/c components so it is recommended to turn it on for
a few minutes periodically.
a few minutes periodically.
I've been watching this thread for 2 years and my opinion is that OEM (Nippondenso?) has a random quality control problem with the compressor.
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Well sort of ... the freon is not the lubricant, the oil is, and there's about 4 oz in the system along with ~ 2 pounds of R134a. Any leaks and the freon and oil disappear, and the system self destructs when the oil level is too low.
I've been watching this thread for 2 years and my opinion is that OEM (Nippondenso?) has a random quality control problem with the compressor.
I've been watching this thread for 2 years and my opinion is that OEM (Nippondenso?) has a random quality control problem with the compressor.
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Would you say have the A/C system checked regularly, and change out the freon & oil too? If so, how often?
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i tried. it wont let me send anything to you either...how do we do this?
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why would someone pay 4k at the dealer? i've seen rebuilt compressors for the tsx for under $500, swap them in your self and recharge it...it's not rocket science. i had a similar problem with a subaru i used to own. no a/c. couple grand blah blah blah. i found a dried out rubber o-ring that was leaking. got a new one at autozone for under $1.00, and picked up a recharge kit for like $20. it worked for the next two years at 37 degress according to my thermometer before i sold the car and got the tsx...
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Originally Posted by cls1000
why would someone pay 4k at the dealer? i've seen rebuilt compressors for the tsx for under $500...
Originally Posted by SERVICEADVISOR
I am a service advisor at an acura dealer and have noticed alot of tsx and rsx a/c compressor grenading and contaminating complete a/c system. which cost about $4000 to replace.
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Originally Posted by cls1000
why would someone pay 4k at the dealer? i've seen rebuilt compressors for the tsx for under $500, swap them in your self and recharge it...it's not rocket science. i had a similar problem with a subaru i used to own. no a/c. couple grand blah blah blah. i found a dried out rubber o-ring that was leaking. got a new one at autozone for under $1.00, and picked up a recharge kit for like $20. it worked for the next two years at 37 degress according to my thermometer before i sold the car and got the tsx...
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Now since the TSX is the Euro Accord, how come none of the Acurazine members in Europe and Japan have had this a/c problem?? No one from there has complained or had this problem.
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Now since the TSX is the Euro Accord, how come none of the Acurazine members in Europe and Japan have had this a/c problem?? No one from there has complained or had this problem.
My question is why it seems to be only affecting 2004 models. They had to have changed something for 2005. And I don't think it's a mileage thing, because people started having A/C failures way back. Newer models would have been having problems by now. For example, this thread was started in 2006.
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Originally Posted by cls1000
why would someone pay 4k at the dealer? i've seen rebuilt compressors for the tsx for under $500, swap them in your self and recharge it...it's not rocket science. i had a similar problem with a subaru i used to own. no a/c. couple grand blah blah blah. i found a dried out rubber o-ring that was leaking. got a new one at autozone for under $1.00, and picked up a recharge kit for like $20. it worked for the next two years at 37 degress according to my thermometer before i sold the car and got the tsx...
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Originally Posted by SERVICEADVISOR
$4000 for complete a/c system, lines , hoses, condensor, compressor etc. required if contaminated with debri from blown compressor $2800 in parts $1200 labor. That's what I charge Acura if done under warranty. i would be impressed If you could replace the whole thing yourself and recharge the complete system. Cost on parts alone is $1680. believe me I don't think you guys should have to pay or do anything it's not your fault.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43622
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Interesting...maybe I'll bring my car in to Acura after all. I spoke with the service manager at the dealership that I bought it from who said he could try to get a goodwill repair done, but I'm at about 120,000 miles which he said is usually too high for any goodwill. I took that info, along with the complication of getting my car there and being without it for some time, and decided not to pursue any repair through Acura.
If there is a strong trend towards a recall I will certainly reconsider so they can add my car to the list of busts.
If there is a strong trend towards a recall I will certainly reconsider so they can add my car to the list of busts.
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Originally Posted by PACman
Condenser: $377
Discharge Hose: $118
A/C Hose: $184
Evaporator: $393
and some others.
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The OP in the above thread did not replace a lot of the parts SERVICEADVISOR is referring to like:
Condenser: $377
Discharge Hose: $118
A/C Hose: $184
Evaporator: $393
and some others.
Condenser: $377
Discharge Hose: $118
A/C Hose: $184
Evaporator: $393
and some others.
80110-SEA-013 CONDENSER TSX $317.98
80315-SEA-013 HOSE, DISCHARGE TSX $94.62
80310-SEA-G01 HOSE ASSY., AIR CONDITIONER TSX $147.78
80211-SEA-G41 EVAPORATOR TSX $314.06
If OP for DIY were to also replace with these, then a bit over $1,600 + some other misc parts.
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Originally Posted by PACman
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Originally Posted by PACman
There is a Acura dealer that charges less for parts.
80110-SEA-013 CONDENSER TSX $317.98
80315-SEA-013 HOSE, DISCHARGE TSX $94.62
80310-SEA-G01 HOSE ASSY., AIR CONDITIONER TSX $147.78
80211-SEA-G41 EVAPORATOR TSX $314.06
If OP for DIY were to also replace with these, then a bit over $1,600 + some other misc parts.
80110-SEA-013 CONDENSER TSX $317.98
80315-SEA-013 HOSE, DISCHARGE TSX $94.62
80310-SEA-G01 HOSE ASSY., AIR CONDITIONER TSX $147.78
80211-SEA-G41 EVAPORATOR TSX $314.06
If OP for DIY were to also replace with these, then a bit over $1,600 + some other misc parts.