Compressor (Air cond) failure and fused - where to take for repairs

[anexiole]

hi there
my 2003 euro's compressor has failed and fused . The car was not cooling despite a/c being turned on during a hot day. Took it to a mechanic's and they want $1k for parts and labour.

Guys,
any good recommendations in South East, Victoria for
1) air cond places
2) mechanics that would replace compressor and fuse?

Thank you.

[tony1234]

hi there
my 2003 euro's compressor has failed and fused . The car was not cooling despite a/c being turned on during a hot day. Took it to a mechanic's and they want $1k for parts and labour.

Guys,
any good recommendations in South East, Victoria for
1) air cond places
2) mechanics that would replace compressor and fuse?

Thank you.
Price sounds reasonable from what i know.Make contact with a AC specialist and see what they say.Can't recommend anyone as i'm in Sydney.

[Ken-f]

Thats really good. Thats how much mine costed for a 2nd hand compressor.

[anexiole]

Price sounds reasonable from what i know.Make contact with a AC specialist and see what they say.Can't recommend anyone as i'm in Sydney.

Very cool. What's the lifespan of a compressor on a car? Mine's closing up to 6 yrs this september and it's stuffed up now.
My other rides (skyline which i was 9 yrs old when i sold her) ran without missing a tick and compressor was fine.


Thank you.

[Ken-f]

An expensive problem with the euros......

[anexiole]

An expensive problem with the euros......

yes, just weird how the compressor gives up just like that within 5 plus yrs...
ah well

[anexiole]

these guys who quoted me are South Melbourne Coolit (NATRAD) in 59-65 Buckhurst Street - anyone been there before?

[eg_08_wa]

save yourself the hassle, and dun call honda. they sell the compressor separately. you need that, then the clutch as well as the solenoid.
in perth, there's a place (dont remember the name) but they sell full compressors for 1/2 the price honda sells them for. comes in honda box with honda part number too (its from dubai)

if i can dig up the name, i'll let you know

[anexiole]

save yourself the hassle, and dun call honda. they sell the compressor separately. you need that, then the clutch as well as the solenoid.
in perth, there's a place (dont remember the name) but they sell full compressors for 1/2 the price honda sells them for. comes in honda box with honda part number too (its from dubai)

if i can dig up the name, i'll let you know

hello, Champ :)

1) yeah, i wasn't going to call honda. Going to look out for a reconditioned one and head to NATRAD (the place i posted before - which i need some opinions) :)

2) yeah, that would be great (as in the place that sells the compressors in perth :)).


hmmm i wonder how much work is it (as in how many man hours? the guy quoted me 4 hours).....

[Ken-f]

The guy quoted me about that time too. But it ended up being longer. He had to take parts from my old one and replace them with the other one i had. My one was fully shattered.

[anexiole]

i am just curious. They guy said the main fuse was fused. I wonder if replacing the fuse would fix the problem meaning i dont have to drop a new compressor in?

interesting

[eg_08_wa]

a honda dealer would charge you about 4-5 hrs. however, i believe they change the condenser and the receiver/dryer as well. so close to a complete a/c unit.

[anexiole]

heyyy i just checked my extended warranty. Seems they cover compressor clutch, and compressor :D
hmmm my car's extended warranty expired a few mths ago but i did recall the dealer telling me in some cases, honda australia wil still cover things if the warranty's off by a few months. Let's see;)

[anexiole]

a honda dealer would charge you about 4-5 hrs. however, i believe they change the condenser and the receiver/dryer as well. so close to a complete a/c unit.

yeap... Champ, yeah, please help look up for the phone number of the place in WA that sells genuine honda parts for me? :) Thanks and rock on :)

[eg_08_wa]

depending on you service history (ie your car is always serviced at a honda dealership), it increases/decreases ur chances of things getting fixed afta your warranty has expired. (ofcourse within reason)

also, that place, its not honda parts, its just the complete compressor, so dont get your hopes up :P

[anexiole]

yep lucky for me that my euro has always been to honda dealers due to extended warranty..Let's see if they do it for good will or not..
:):)

[tony1234]

yep lucky for me that my euro has always been to honda dealers due to extended warranty..Let's see if they do it for good will or not..
:):)
They should.but If they don't push for HA supplying the parts and you pay for labour.that's normally what they do with repairs outside of warranty and covered under goodwill.

[aaronng]

i am just curious. They guy said the main fuse was fused. I wonder if replacing the fuse would fix the problem meaning i dont have to drop a new compressor in?

interesting

It should be the thermal fuse that is inside the compressor clutch. But it is odd that it has failed. Usually the compressor explodes first instead. Usually it is Hoden cars which have the thermal fuses fail first before the compressor.

[tony1234]

It should be the thermal fuse that is inside the compressor clutch. But it is odd that it has failed. Usually the compressor explodes first instead. Usually it is Hoden cars which have the thermal fuses fail first before the compressor.
Worthwhile checking out all possible options 1st.Again go to a good AC specialist and see what they've got to say.

[aaronng]

One AC place that I will be using in Chatswood for the AC repair on the Astra charges a $40 diagnostic fee to find out where the problem is. Not bad to spend $40 up front so that you know that you are not ripped off by 1000-2000.

[Ken-f]

Yea, go to 2 ppl. First guy quoted me 3k, the next was 1+

[anexiole]

hi, all,
I finally took the euro into the dealer, Yarra Honda this morning:)
I just got off the phone with them and yes, it's confirmed that the compressor has failed.


It will cost $2000 for a brand new compressor plus compressor clutch whilst the labour would be about the $500 mark.

Pretty damn costly for a 6 year old.

Bear in mind, my extended warranty ended last August (2008). Anyway, my Honda dealer had helped me out and reported that
1) HONDA Australia is willing to pay the full $2000 for the replacement compressor set
2) they (the dealers themselves) are willing to pay part of the labour hence I would only pay $200 in total
3) the job would be done by tomorrow evening.

How's that for a dealer service? As usual, I am well taken care of with every service I do there.

[tony1234]

hi, all,
I finally took the euro into the dealer, Yarra Honda this morning:)
I just got off the phone with them and yes, it's confirmed that the compressor has failed.


It will cost $2000 for a brand new compressor plus compressor clutch whilst the labour would be about the $500 mark.

Pretty damn costly for a 6 year old.

Bear in mind, my extended warranty ended last August (2008). Anyway, my Honda dealer had helped me out and reported that
1) HONDA Australia is willing to pay the full $2000 for the replacement compressor set
2) they (the dealers themselves) are willing to pay part of the labour hence I would only pay $200 in total
3) the job would be done by tomorrow evening.

How's that for a dealer service? As usual, I am well taken care of with every service I do there.
Good result!You should name the dealer so we all get to know the good ones that look after customers.

[anexiole]

Good result!You should name the dealer so we all get to know the good ones that look after customers.


Yep, Yarra Honda in Victoria. In my opinion and experience, they have been ok to me. Cheers.

If you want to send your honda there, send me a PM and I will pass a reference to you.
Cheers

[unity]

Yeah, I know one guy that works there but have never been there myself. Who do you deal with there?

[eg_08_wa]

good to see your local honda dealer helped you out. go on HA to assist you as well.
btw, got the name, its Highgate In victoria. they wholesale only though.

[anexiole]

good to see your local honda dealer helped you out. go on HA to assist you as well.
btw, got the name, its Highgate In victoria. they wholesale only though.

hello, champ!

owww.. wholesale only.. darn... anyway, yes, im glad that honda australia and my dealer decided to help me out this time :) thanks for ur help too!!

[deco0028]

Hi Anexiole
Could you dig up the part numbers for your A/C job? It may help some of us down the track.
Compressor, A/C clutch, sloenoid,etc
Thanks
hi, all,
I finally took the euro into the dealer, Yarra Honda this morning:)
I just got off the phone with them and yes, it's confirmed that the compressor has failed.


It will cost $2000 for a brand new compressor plus compressor clutch whilst the labour would be about the $500 mark.

Pretty damn costly for a 6 year old.

Bear in mind, my extended warranty ended last August (2008). Anyway, my Honda dealer had helped me out and reported that
1) HONDA Australia is willing to pay the full $2000 for the replacement compressor set
2) they (the dealers themselves) are willing to pay part of the labour hence I would only pay $200 in total
3) the job would be done by tomorrow evening.

How's that for a dealer service? As usual, I am well taken care of with every service I do there.

[safetycar]

38810-rba-006 - compressor
38900-rbb-006 - clutch
38924-rba-006 - solenoid
38920-rbb-e03 - belt

[deco0028]

Thanks, that was quick!
Cheers
38810-rba-006 - compressor
38900-rbb-006 - clutch
38924-rba-006 - solenoid
38920-rbb-e03 - belt