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Honda CR-V AC Compressor Problems

1372 messages,  Last post on Nov 20, 2009 at 8:13 PM

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Re: Does anyone know how to repair without going to a shop? [blueiedgod] by jpettibone
Jul 06, 2009 (1:49 pm)
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Jul 06, 2009 8:56 am)

"Preserve the Compressor"...that's rich! Sorry, dude, your compressor is most likely toast like the rest of us.
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Re: Does anyone know how to repair without going to a shop? [jpettibone] by galvdude
Jul 06, 2009 (8:02 pm)
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Replying to: jpettibone (Jul 06, 2009 1:49 pm)

Or the clutch could have failed like mine did. My compressor only died because the replaced clutch failed (I assume didn't release at higher rpm's like it was supposed to). I suppose it wouldn't hurt to have the refrigerant pressure checked first if low pressure will cause the clutch to not engage as previously suggested. Recharging would be cheaper than the labor for a new clutch, for sure. Good luck.
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AUUUUGH! by singlemom1
Jul 07, 2009 (7:08 am)
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I found out yesterday that the compressor on my 2004 CRV seized and threw metal parts through the system, to the tune of about $3,000.00. My CRV has about 94,000 miles.
 
 I tried my very best to look through the bazillion (but excellent) posts here before I called Honda. After asking me questions, I was told that since my warranty had expired it was my problem. My VIN also starts with a "J". They also said they would refer me to a service advisor who would call me back in a few days. Of course, I asked them why had so many cars (especially with the J VIN indicator) received help and now I was getting nothing? And why would it take two days for a rep to get back to me when, as I'm sure they've done this 1,000 times, they could do it in their sleep? My car is in pieces at the shop and they want to take two days to give me a run around?
 
Is this Honda's new position: deny? Is anyone having any success? How?
 
Why didn't they recall this? I know, recalls are typically a safety issue kind of thing, but *knowing* that such a devestatingly defective product was installed and allowing it to stay there....and then denying a repair.....oughta be worth something to somebody.
 
I could use some help, guys. Sometimes the 'net is a little too helpful and I'm going nuts trying to pick through and find specific information on what to do.
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Re: AUUUUGH! [singlemom1] by madams1
Jul 08, 2009 (4:56 am)
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Replying to: singlemom1 (Jul 07, 2009 7:08 am)

Based on recent posts, I doubt that you will get much assistance from Honda America. Is it possible for them to put it back together and get an estimate at another shop? If you have a shop that specializes in Hondas, that would be best. I understand regional price differences, but have a hard time understanding the wide range of repair estimates.
 
Wish you the best on your repair.
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replace your compressor NOW! by jim333
Jul 09, 2009 (5:07 am)
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If you own a Honda CRV 2002-2007 and your air conditioning compressor has 30 K or more miles on it, you should replace it now before it fails and costs you two or three thousand dollars. You can buy a discount compressor for a couple hundred dollars, and get an independent air conditioning co. to replace it for about the same, two or three hundred. This should last for another 30k miles or so. Ridiculous that you have to do this, but if you don't you're looking at replacing the whole system. Screw Honda. When I finally unload the this piece of junk, I will go back to Toyotas.
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CRV AC faiure at 45,000 miles by lening99
Jul 09, 2009 (7:46 am)
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I followed up Honda's initial rejection of my CRV AC case with letters and faxes to Honda America and my local Honda dealer. I just received a second callback from Honda America. No surprise that I was again denied any help from Honda. The official statement to me was "contact your State Attorney General". Honda's reputation for quality will soon self-destruct - just like a CRV AC compressor.
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Re: replace your compressor NOW! [jim333] by lorray
Jul 09, 2009 (8:20 am)
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Replying to: jim333 (Jul 09, 2009 5:07 am)

Hello, I have a 2001 CRV and my second air conditioning compressor just went out. My first one went out four years after I bought it and now. However, I have almost 200,000 miles on my car but still I can't believe this. Take care,
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Re: replace your compressor NOW! [lorray] by madams1
Jul 09, 2009 (8:48 am)
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Replying to: lorray (Jul 09, 2009 8:20 am)

Has it ever been determined if the problem is the compressor itself or the location/design of the compressor? It bothers me that folks are having multiple failures which indicates the problem may be with the location/design of the compressor. Also, could maintenance of the vehicle or lack of contribute to some of the failures(coolant changes, cabin filter changes)? Finally, I wonder how many failures occured under extreme heat when the A/C was on maximum. I am so aware of the problem now that I try and avoid using max A/C.
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Re: replace your compressor NOW! [jim333] by markayo1
Jul 09, 2009 (5:18 pm)
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Replying to: jim333 (Jul 09, 2009 5:07 am)

Are there problems with the 2009 Crv-EX-L air conditioners and compressors ?
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Re: replace your compressor NOW! [jim333] by tabanowa
Jul 09, 2009 (10:46 pm)
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Replying to: jim333 (Jul 09, 2009 5:07 am)

Excellent Advice! I just had my whole system replaced, and I'm definitely going to keep track of the mileage and replace the compressor before it blows again.

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