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1373 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 9:46 AM
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Replying to: hatehonda (Jul 11, 2009 1:23 pm)
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Replying to: madams1 (Jul 11, 2009 3:20 pm) |
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| I still can't afford the huge bill to replace my A/C system. My first compressor looked just like the picture and there was no noise or anything at all. It just stopped working. My defroster does not seem to work properly since the failure. My second compressor only worked for 2 months,probably because I only replaced the compressor and not the entire A/C system. The second compressor exploded and had an even bigger hole. That one did make a funny noise but not a bang as you would expect. I wish there were a way to fix the A/C system and use a compressor that doesn't have the problem that Honda's has. I hate to spend thousands of dollars and then have it fail the same way again. If anyone knows of a brand of compressor that would work as a replacement that doesn't have the imploding problem, I would like to know about it. | |
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There was a person who lived in the south and really needed the air conditioner on his pre 2006 CRV so he took a compressor from a 2007 and adapted it to fit his earlier model CRV. He had to change the hoses and had an additional hi pressure valve on the new compressor but it fit the vehicle and aparently you won't have problems with a 2007 compressor. These compressors have to be bought from Honda as they only allow OEM companies to manufacture parts for Hondas after they are a few years old. Daniel |
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Replying to: madams1 (Jul 09, 2009 8:48 am) "MAX A/C" has no bearing on how hard the compressor works. It simply closes the fresh air intake as if you had pressed "recirculation" button. the compressor has only two modes, on and off. It cycles between the two to prevent ice from forming on the coils. Very simple design. |
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Jul 13, 2009 12:33 pm)
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Jul 13, 2009 12:33 pm)
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Replying to: berri (Jul 13, 2009 5:00 pm) |
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I am considering purchasing a 2009 CRV EX Any problems I should be made aware of?? |
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Replying to: madams1 (Jul 13, 2009 6:32 pm) It cycles off more often, and longer, since the air stream at the evaporator reaches 39.2°F sooner. Next time you are driving, play with the recirculation button. On a hot muggy day you will notice that the A/C compressor stays on longer when using fresh air, as opposed to using recirculated air. It is all because recirculated air is already close the set temperature and does not need to be cooled more. It is just one other way to conserve energy while using A/C. If you are driving for a long time, I would suggest alternating between fresh air and recirculating for 15-20 minute for every hour of driving. Even though, there is some air leakage, you don't want to be breathing recirculated air all the time, the low oxygen content will make you drowsy. |
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