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#52 of 71 Re: 2012 Pilot A/C moaning noise [desertdog928] by msin

May 30, 2012 (11:18 am)

Replying to: desertdog928 (May 15, 2012 7:34 pm)
I also have the same 2012 Pilot A/C moaning noise. I can hear the noise more clearly when my 2012 Pilot is standing. It is very annoying. I have not taken to the dealership yet. Perhaps I should. However, I doubt they will do anything about it.

#53 of 71 Honda RD1 A/C failure by hollipro

Jun 16, 2012 (5:13 pm)

Good Day Gentlemen
                                I have a Honda RD1 with similar A/C problems except the fuses in the engine compartment are being burnt. Where can this come from? The electricians have not touched the resistor. We all need help
 
Hollipro

#54 of 71 Re: AC - Loud Fan Blowing, No Air Coming Out Vents [jkclark] by gary15809

Jun 23, 2012 (7:23 pm)

Replying to: jkclark (Mar 23, 2012 10:02 am)
I am having the same problems ,did you ever get iot fixed and what was wrong with it

#55 of 71 Condenser damaged due to "Road Hazard/Foreign Object" by shaolinkaz

Jul 09, 2012 (10:03 am)

So I take my 2007 Honda Pilot to the dealer to have my A/C worked on since it stopped blowing cold air and I get a call back from the Service Technician to tell me that there's a hole in my condenser due to "foreign object" that struck it. My question is wouldn't the undercarriage guard that protects the oil pan and other engine components be able to block this? I have Honda Care coverage and when I called them, they told me that it wasn't covered under the warranty. What's not to prevent this from happening again? I think this is a poor design on Honda's part and not the fault of myself or any driver. So upset that Honda wants to charge me almost $700 on a repair that can obviously happen again at anytime. Completely BS...they should do a TSB/Recall on this issue.

#56 of 71 Re: Condenser damaged due to "Road Hazard/Foreign Object" [shaolinkaz] by big_jorge

Jul 09, 2012 (7:10 pm)

Replying to: shaolinkaz (Jul 09, 2012 10:03 am)
Unfortunately, in order for your a/c to work efficiently the condenser needs to be in front of the vehicle where there is maximum air flow. All vehicles have this issue not just Hondas. If the condenser was re-located or covered to protect it, your a/c wouldn't be as efficient. Some drivers may drive 100,000's of miles without incident others may encounter it several times. It's not Hondas fault. If a rock ran into your windshield, would you also think Hondas have a problem with windshields? Your car insurance may cover that repair. It depends on your policy carrier and your coverage.

#57 of 71 Re: Condenser damaged due to "Road Hazard/Foreign Object" [big_jorge] by shaolinkaz

Jul 10, 2012 (6:31 am)

Replying to: big_jorge (Jul 09, 2012 7:10 pm)
I understand that the condenser needs as much air flow as possible to function properly and the location of the unit is fine by me but the problem is the actual front grille design on the 04-07 Honda Pilot. If you look closely, its an open design and anything can fly in there while the vehicle is in motion. A simple fix would be to install a mesh grille to keep the foreign objects from striking the condenser while driving. This shouldn't have to fall on the consumer and that's my point because it isn't the fault of the driver. I strongly believe Honda is aware of this design flaw yet refuses to acknowledge it. My dealer called back to inform me they'll cover the entire cost of the repair and I won't have to payout of pocket since I have Honda Care with a $0 deductible. They're sending a representative from Honda to investigate. If they decide to have a change of heart at the last minute, I've already contacted my insurance company and they said surprisingly they should be able to cover the entire repair cost under "Collision" and not "Comprehensive". I'll just need to fork over my $100 deductible, better than paying over $700!

#58 of 71 Re: 2012 Pilot A/C moaning noise [desertdog928] by mgran

Jul 16, 2012 (5:02 am)

Replying to: desertdog928 (May 15, 2012 7:34 pm)
I have the same problem. I brought it in for service (July 2012) and was told that the diagnostic check didn't reveal any issues. The tech said he agrees the sound can be annoying, but it is not a sign of a mechanical issue and therefore there is nothing he can do. Wonderful

#59 of 71 Re: 2012 Pilot A/C moaning noise [desertdog928] by mike8383

Jul 19, 2012 (7:14 am)

Replying to: desertdog928 (May 15, 2012 7:34 pm)
I have a 2012 pilot with 7300 miles on it. A/C moaning noise that dealer cannot find. Have replaced compressor and right cooling fan so far with no results

#60 of 71 Air Conditioning Warm When idle by urbs15

Jul 20, 2012 (5:47 am)

I have a 2003 Honda Pilot. My air conditioning works fine when I am on the highway or when I am not stopped but when I am in stop and go traffic, the air conditioning blows warm air. Also, when I turn the car off, the fan stays on for five to ten minutes then shuts off. In the winter, I was having the opposite problem. The car would only blow hot air when the pedal was on the accelerator. Otherwise, it would blow cold air. Hopefully, all these problems are related. Any ideas?

#61 of 71 Re: A/c noise [gvillepilot07] by help34

Jul 24, 2012 (3:19 pm)

Replying to: gvillepilot07 (Aug 06, 2011 9:04 am)
I know it has been almost year and you may have it fixed by now. However, I believe it is the "anti-noise controller" that is making the noise, ironically. The dealer can check it pretty easily, but it is about $600 to fix. It is tied to the radio somehow...

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