I read a thread where Acura changed the AC compressor when making the 06, and now all these 05 owners since the start, have had problems, but not with 06''s.
My compressor went out last week, at least thats what my shop said, and also said I need a dryer and new serp belt. My buddy at AutoZone said if I want a compressor with a warranty, I need a bunch of other stuff. But most posts on here are from people that took their car to the shop. How many of you did this yourself?
I am at 112k miles and need to do my timing belt, so If I do AC condensor before timing belt, Im gonna have to go back to the radiator and drain it for the water pump install. and thats extra fluid and money. I feel like I should do it all in one go.
Any thoughts?

 

Do it all in one go. It is worth looking at the diagrams on OEMacuraparts.com to see any differences between the parts and part #s.

 

It only makes sense to do it all in one go if the 105k mile service needs to be done anyway. Not sure whether the parts numbers for the 05 and 06 compressors are different.

 

I checked and the part numbers are different (see below). Based on the part number, I think it should fit. What I remember about the part number is that the last 3 digits indicate the manufacturer.

38810-RJA-305 - 2005
38810-RJA-A02 - 2006+