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Honda CR-V AC Compressor Problems

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#2054 of 2155 Re: Need advice: 2004 CR-V AC [sissytoo] by deltablues

May 27, 2012 (12:05 pm)

Replying to: sissytoo (May 21, 2012 8:07 pm)
Hi, Whilst searching the Web in relation to a problem with my CRV Aircon (2008 model) I stumbled across this forum and have been shocked to read of all the issues with Honda air-conditioning systems. To cut it short, the green light on the dual control starting flashing and I was unable to obtain cool air. Honda diagnosed a control unit failure and advised £1000 plus fitting to put it right. Absolutely gutted that this problem should occur when the vehicle was just over 3 yrs old. Anyone had a similar issue or able to advice whether it would be worth asking an electronics engineer to check it out ? Otherwise I`ll have to start checking the breakers yards as there is no way I could stand a £1000 repair. Any advice welcome.

#2055 of 2155 Honda A/C by shima1

May 27, 2012 (2:35 pm)

It seems a different problem than the one in this thread, mate. For more satisfaction I's start a new thread with your specific problem ie "green light on the dual control starting flashing and I was unable to obtain cool air. Honda diagnosed a control unit failure" or something similar including year /model.
 
Best of luck

#2057 of 2155 $4800+ to fix AC?! by cysd

Jun 04, 2012 (10:03 pm)

Got quoted for $4800+ from dealer to fix AC on my 2003 with less than100k miles. How ridiculous is that?! Any advice? The dealership said it's NOT a manufacture defect and we should be happy it lasted that long. Argggg

#2058 of 2155 Re: $4800+ to fix AC?! [cysd] by lrd5530

Jun 05, 2012 (3:35 pm)

Replying to: cysd (Jun 04, 2012 10:03 pm)
$4800 is ridiculous. Stay away from the dealerships. There are a few steps to fixing this, and they just fix all of them whether they need it or not. I went to a private shop and they fixed the first step, and tested it to see if the next step needed to be fixed. Honda calls this issue the "Black death" (yes, they have a name for it) I spent about $1600. They are the ones that told me the dealers just fix it all and the cost is closer to $3000. I am in OH, not NY city, but $4800 sounds insane. A few people have commented on here that we should expect issues at $100K, and of course I do, but since this was a known issue with Honda, they should have recalled the cars. They didn't because this is not considered a "safety" issue, but it is still bull.

#2059 of 2155 Re: $4800+ to fix AC?! [lrd5530] by sissytoo

Jun 05, 2012 (8:05 pm)

Replying to: lrd5530 (Jun 05, 2012 3:35 pm)
I am on my third repair for the AC system. And this has been within the last 3 years. By any stretch, that is ridiculous. it has gotten to the point I hate to even turn it on, expecting it to be shot again this year.

#2060 of 2155 Re: Honda a/c [shima1] by tjx

Jun 10, 2012 (8:50 pm)

Replying to: shima1 (May 18, 2012 1:19 pm)
I cannot find my 2006 post, but the complete system on my 2002 crv with 60k miles went out in 2006, black death I think they call it back then. My dealer, in 2006, said this was a known problem and that a certain number of customers would be taken care by Honda corp. based on several factors, long time Honda owners, car serviced at your dealer, etc. and at various percent replacement. At that time I did own two honda's and did all my service on both cars at the dealer. I did have to call Honda but my dealer negotiated a 100% replacement for me, others only parts, some nothing. All from the same dealer.
 
Still driving my 2002 crv with 140k miles, no other ac problems to date. Also own two other later model accords. Same dealer says the time has long passed for any Honda kick-in money other than the current class action suit. Honda Corp. has successfully managed to keep this well known dealer fact out of the main stream news and now that the cars are so old with high mileage it would not cause a public relations nightmare anyway.

#2061 of 2155 Re: Honda a/c [tjx] by steve_ HOST

Jun 10, 2012 (9:22 pm)

Replying to: tjx (Jun 10, 2012 8:50 pm)
Here you go:
 
tjx, "Honda CR-V AC Compressor Problems" #255, 6 Sep 2006 6:27 pm

#2062 of 2155 Trying eBay by pinifernia

Jun 13, 2012 (1:20 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Jun 10, 2012 9:22 pm)
My 2004 Honda CRV A/C gaveup on 110K miles. Local mechanic diagnosed as AC compressor is bad as nothing is getting circulated. Found this compressor on eBay for $150 (Including shiping). Brand new, thirdparty and one year gurantee...thinking of paying someone to get it replced. 2K, 3K for replacements is outright scary..

#2063 of 2155 Re: $4800+ to fix AC?! [lrd5530] by cysd

Jun 17, 2012 (8:44 am)

Replying to: lrd5530 (Jun 05, 2012 3:35 pm)
Ended up paying local mechanic $900 to fix. Hope this would last!!

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