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Acura TSX - AC Issues

7 messages,  Last post on Aug 06, 2006 at 11:27 AM

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#6 of 7 A/C Issue by seaz

Aug 06, 2006 (10:05 am)

I've got a 2004 TSX 6sp and while I have experienced the typical problems (e.g., rear-view mirror vibrations, average audio performance)my car's A/C system experienced a complete mechanical failure. While driving I heard an explosion from the front of the car and what sounded like debris exiting the underside of the car and rattling around in the engine compartment. The a/c then immediately started blowing hot air, but the car continued to run normal. The dealer said they'd never seen anything like it before. I'm not too sure how an a/c works but dealer said something or other broke apart and there was metal shrapnel scattered within in the eingine compartment. I know I didn't run over anything, so whatever broke must have been defective from the start. Luckily it was all covered under warranty and they replaced virtually every a/c component, but it's a little odd for that to happen to a car with only 32k miles on it -- even if I do live in AZ and the temps can get 115+ degrees outside.
 
The only other complaint I have is that at constant throttle at speeds above 60mph I hear a very faint whine coming from the drive-line. My old Acura did this, and I have even noticed loaner Acura cars doing it also. It is highly annoying. I used to have an Acura CL V6 and the auto transmission went out around 80k miles. I don't really trust Honda/Acura transmissions! That is why I got the extended warranty on the TSX and opted for the manual tranny over the auto.
 
One last question -- how long should a clutch last before needing replacement? How does one know when a clutch is going bad?

#7 of 7 Re: A/C Issue [seaz] by johnny420

Aug 06, 2006 (11:27 am)

Replying to: seaz (Aug 06, 2006 10:05 am)
One last question -- how long should a clutch last before needing replacement? How does one know when a clutch is going bad?
 
Completely depends on your driving style. I've normally ended up replacing clutches at around the 120K mark, but if you're one of those people who feathers the clutch a lot, or hammers it under spirited driving conditions, it could be a lot less.
 
Clutch abuse = shorter clutch life.
 
 

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