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Honda CR-V AC Compressor Problems

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#1536 of 2168 2004 Honda CRX Grind from A/C only 43K miles by cricket29

Jul 20, 2010 (9:01 pm)

Hi. We`re original owners of 2004 Honda CRV LX, purchased June 2004. 43K miles, no problems. A/C worked fine until today. (Live in Phoenix, so 100 degree summers.) It seemed a bit chilly, so I kept lowering the fan dial. It got too warm inside, so I upped it again and felt the air wasn`t coming out as cold as before. Stopped at destination, and, upon leaving, started car with no problem; no strange sounds from A/C. As we drove in the parking lot suddenly heard grinding, like I was dragging something and determined it was the A/C. (Needless to say, drive home was a bit warm.) I turned it off, and of course, wondered what happened and appx. the cost of repair. Can you help? Could it possibly be under warranty? Thank you.
Update: Found a LOT of complaints about compressors when googled.

#1537 of 2168 Re: TSB #09-076 [wzly99] by cricket29

Jul 20, 2010 (10:20 pm)

Replying to: wzly99 (Jul 15, 2010 11:40 am)
Hi. Has there been any movement on this one? We got the A/C grind for the first time on our 2004 CRV today. Not good in over 100 degree heat.

#1538 of 2168 Update on my CR-V A/C compressor problem by belacqua

Jul 21, 2010 (7:33 am)

I posted earlier this month when my air went out. (2002 EX) Since that time I have taken my CR-V to a local dealer to access the problem. At the time my air went out, there were no funny noises, smells, etc. It just stopped cooling. Still, the result was that the whole system needs replacing.
 
Earlier I posted the link to the service bulletin (updated April 2010) about this problem--11 pages. It clearly says that there is a "defect." I took the bulletin with me to the dealership. After the prognosis, I requested, since there is a defect in the system, a "goodwill" warranty. I didn't request that the warranty cover the entire amount ($3.000). Everyone at the dealership was very nice to me. It cost me nothing to take my car in to determine the problem. I'm waiting to hear what the zone manager says about my goodwill "warranty" request.
 
My plan is to get the A/C fixed--somehow--and sell it.

#1539 of 2168 Re: TSB #09-076 [cricket29] by isellhondas

Jul 21, 2010 (8:28 am)

Replying to: cricket29 (Jul 20, 2010 10:20 pm)
Don't delay in having it looked at! It could be something simple.

#1540 of 2168 Re: Update on my CR-V A/C compressor problem [belacqua] by isellhondas

Jul 21, 2010 (8:29 am)

Replying to: belacqua (Jul 21, 2010 7:33 am)
Sell it and buy what?
 
No car is immume from an occasional problem and Hondas are far better than most cars.

#1541 of 2168 Re: Update on my CR-V A/C compressor problem [belacqua] by zgreat1

Jul 21, 2010 (11:32 am)

Replying to: belacqua (Jul 21, 2010 7:33 am)
Belacqua, can you re-post the link to the service bulletin, please?. I brought my 2003 CR-V EX (with 77k miles) to a local Honda "specialist" mechanic who inspected the a/c system and came up with "the compressor has locked up" and recommended replacing the entire system, compressor, clutch, coil and desiccant element and back flushing the condenser and lines. I showed the "diagnosis" to a local Honda Dealer's service manager but he said that the only way to determine the "real problem" is for his dealership to perform the diagnosis themselves for a fee of $100. I asked what American Honda would help out, if any, as "goodwill", he said, "anything from nothing to 20%" and "if I am a good customer (meaning 1st owner, has owned multiple Hondas, great service record, then I might be looking at 50%) He estimated $3K to replace the entire system, but he said it could be a little less with warranty pricing. So, please let me know what you managed to receive as goodwill from American Honda.
 
I showed the diagnosis to another Honda "specialist" shop, they recommended to replace the condenser AND to flush out the ENTIRE a/c system. They also recommended me to bring my CR-V to another dealer's service manager to see what he can do for me.
 
My plan is the same as yours. Fix the a/c and sell it. Until American Honda owns up to putting defective parts in the a/c system of the CR-V's (I can't say about the other models), I will look elsewhere for a more "reliable" and "dependable" product.
 
p.s. I had to replace a bad compressor on my 2001 CR-V at 68K miles. Didn't knew it was a defective part then. Perhaps, it was not. This CR-V has 100+K miles and the a/c is still working (for now!!! knock on wood!). I also own a 2007 Odyssey. And recommended my neighbors to buy Honda! So I am a loyal customer. I expect American Honda to treat customers like me right! That's all!

#1542 of 2168 Re: Oh by the way... [isellhondas] by jim442

Jul 21, 2010 (1:49 pm)

Replying to: isellhondas (Jul 17, 2010 3:58 pm)
My 07 with 48K on it just had the AC compressor fail. My mechanic called and said the compressor is unavailable for 4-6 weeks from Honda, both reman and new ones.
I called my local Honda service dept., they had the nerve to say that only one CRV has came through this year with a bad AC. I asked them about the reason for the back order on compressors, they replied that it was most likely due to Honda having a glitch in their inventory process.
OK . It's summer, No compressors equals no problem ? Don't think so. Honda is the master of denial. They also have never recognized the vibration felt at idle ( with the AC on) that has occured since day one on our CRV.

#1544 of 2168 Re: Update on my CR-V A/C compressor problem [zgreat1] by belacqua

Jul 21, 2010 (3:12 pm)

Replying to: zgreat1 (Jul 21, 2010 11:32 am)
Here's the link:
 
http://www.techinfo.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SB/A09-076.PDF
 
When I tried the link before posting here, I got a "link deny" message. I don't know what that's about. I hope it works for you.
 
If you own a Honda, you own a Honda. Period. I don't see what difference it makes if you are the first, second, or third owner. Likewise, if you kept the car up with all services, it shouldn't make any difference who serviced it. And it should also make no difference if you have previously owned a Honda. The logic is--if the dealer treats you right, you will purchase your NEXT Honda from them. I don't fit the likely description of those receiving "good-will," but I will let you know.

#1545 of 2168 My turn by ohiojeff

Jul 21, 2010 (4:00 pm)

I just got hit by this bad boy. We have a 2004 CR-V with only 51K miles on it and it blew up this morning. Dealer initially quoted us $3200. I then got a call this evening from the service manager at that dealership. I told him I knew about the TSB and was going to call Honda. He said that it would be faster if I just let him talk to the local rep and that he thought that he could probably get the cost down to $2000. I called Honda and opened a call with them anyways. Who should I trust? If this is a TSB, then the dealer knew about it. Will I have better luck with them or going straight to Honda? Anyone have experience with this?
 
Thanks,
jeff

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