A/C Compressor Burnt out?!
06-01-2013, 05:53 PM
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A/C Compressor Burnt out?!
My A/C stopped working today... The air went from being ice cold to warm in a matter of seconds.
Right before it malfunctioned... I smelt burning rubber and saw smoke coming from the right side of the car. After switching off the A/C and popping the hood I noticed little bits of burnt rubber (or plastic) on the frame of the car under the compressor. Now every time I turn on the A/C the air awfully warm and there's a loud screeching noise. The serpentine belt looks old but doesn't look damaged.
I called Acura and got a quote of ~$900 to replace the compressor. ($350 for labor and $550 for a compressor and 2lbs of freon)
My questions are...
1) Is the compressor burnt out or is the source of the issue another part?
2) Could I purchase a Denso compressor from the website below and have the dealer install it?
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200...ompressor.html
Not sure if it matters but I drive a 07 TL-s with 75K 6spd
Thanks
Right before it malfunctioned... I smelt burning rubber and saw smoke coming from the right side of the car. After switching off the A/C and popping the hood I noticed little bits of burnt rubber (or plastic) on the frame of the car under the compressor. Now every time I turn on the A/C the air awfully warm and there's a loud screeching noise. The serpentine belt looks old but doesn't look damaged.
I called Acura and got a quote of ~$900 to replace the compressor. ($350 for labor and $550 for a compressor and 2lbs of freon)
My questions are...
1) Is the compressor burnt out or is the source of the issue another part?
2) Could I purchase a Denso compressor from the website below and have the dealer install it?
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200...ompressor.html
Not sure if it matters but I drive a 07 TL-s with 75K 6spd
Thanks
Last edited by Lukieluc; 06-01-2013 at 05:59 PM.
06-01-2013, 06:01 PM
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compressor seized and toasted the clutch? I would see if they are willing to pick up part of the repair on that if you have been a good customer
06-01-2013, 08:40 PM
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^ Dealer may not want to install used parts but if they do, no waranty...
06-12-2013, 09:26 PM
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^that's not bad, I Just paid $400 to have my condensor and receiver/dryer replaced.
The parts on that build are $500 for compressor and $210 for clutch
The parts on that build are $500 for compressor and $210 for clutch
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06-14-2013, 05:24 AM
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Did the dealer specifically state that the compressor is seized? or 'burned-out'? or exactly how its damaged?
You may wish to at least read the MDX TSB 11-031 concerning how a bad A/C clutch relay (stuck-on) can cause the clutch itself to constantly run, and the compressor to vent all the Freon, obviously causing the system to no longer provide cold air.
LINK: TSB 11-031: MDX upgraded A/C clutch relay, symptom of Dead Battery and/ or A/C Cools Poorly
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=728064
You may wish to at least read the MDX TSB 11-031 concerning how a bad A/C clutch relay (stuck-on) can cause the clutch itself to constantly run, and the compressor to vent all the Freon, obviously causing the system to no longer provide cold air.
LINK: TSB 11-031: MDX upgraded A/C clutch relay, symptom of Dead Battery and/ or A/C Cools Poorly
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=728064
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