2003 Accord Condenser Puncture A/C - Warranty??
06-08-2005 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by lucrezia31
Sorry... I'm just frustrated by the whole debacle. Not meaning to take it out on you. You're just trying to help me.
Do you have the part number? The dealer didn't give me a breakdown when I picked up my car and he's taking his time getting in touch with the parts department. I'm not seeing anything called a condenser on the Manchester honda website either
That was my thinking - get the part cheaper - Firestone quoted the part price as $350 but I know autopart inflation. As for refrigerant... all the freon leaked out through the holes so I'd have to get that refilled anyway... Guess I'll be spending $60 on a Helms huh?
Do you have the part number? The dealer didn't give me a breakdown when I picked up my car and he's taking his time getting in touch with the parts department. I'm not seeing anything called a condenser on the Manchester honda website either
That was my thinking - get the part cheaper - Firestone quoted the part price as $350 but I know autopart inflation. As for refrigerant... all the freon leaked out through the holes so I'd have to get that refilled anyway... Guess I'll be spending $60 on a Helms huh?
Call Manchester, they're really good guys and they'll know exactly what you speak of. I've ordered much from them and they've never screwed a single thing up. Yeah, get a Helms off of www.helminc.com...that way you can save mucho dinero every time the dealer wants to do something simple like clean out your throttle body or change your in cabin air filter. With the manual you'll be able to do everything yourself except for the R-134a refill, which must be done by a machine. I doubt that'll cost much.
06-08-2005 | 07:53 AM
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I don't think that freon should be removed in this case. Since there is a hole in condenser there is no freon already. replace athe condencer and you can recharge it with A/C refill kit wich costs $30 at any parts store.
06-08-2005 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 98CoupeV6
Those were called analogies. I was comparing you trying to get your condenser fixed by Honda to asking them to fix those things.
The A/C condenser is not inside the car. It's an easy target for road debris, just like anything else is surrounding your engine. I mean, damn dude, it's in the very front of your car right infront of your radiator. Just like on almost every other car. If there's a tiny spot a rock can fit through, Murphy's law says...
Your best bet is to call Manchester Honda in Connecticut. Their prices are right around dealer cost, and their shipping is very fast. In Syracuse I've gotten stuff in 3 days, and they're in Connecticut...so you should get it in 2-3 days. Do not buy it from your local dealer. A quick search of parts.com shows that they go for around $150, but don't buy from anyplace on there because I've experienced horrible shipping delays.
Edit: I just checked my Helms manual and it's ridiculously easy to replace the condenser. The only problem is removing the R-134a and putting it back in. This has to be done by a professional. Perhaps you could have a non-Honda dealer shop remove the refigerant, then you remove the condenser and put the new one in, then they put more R-134a in? That would probably save you at least $300.
The A/C condenser is not inside the car. It's an easy target for road debris, just like anything else is surrounding your engine. I mean, damn dude, it's in the very front of your car right infront of your radiator. Just like on almost every other car. If there's a tiny spot a rock can fit through, Murphy's law says...
Your best bet is to call Manchester Honda in Connecticut. Their prices are right around dealer cost, and their shipping is very fast. In Syracuse I've gotten stuff in 3 days, and they're in Connecticut...so you should get it in 2-3 days. Do not buy it from your local dealer. A quick search of parts.com shows that they go for around $150, but don't buy from anyplace on there because I've experienced horrible shipping delays.
Edit: I just checked my Helms manual and it's ridiculously easy to replace the condenser. The only problem is removing the R-134a and putting it back in. This has to be done by a professional. Perhaps you could have a non-Honda dealer shop remove the refigerant, then you remove the condenser and put the new one in, then they put more R-134a in? That would probably save you at least $300.
at my local car parts store ( r & s strauss they sell the adapter to re-fill the R-134. IT has a pressure gauge on it and you just screw it into the bottle.
It was a kit and I believe my friend paid 30-50 bucks for it.
06-08-2005 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by flyromeo3
at my local car parts store ( r & s strauss they sell the adapter to re-fill the R-134. IT has a pressure gauge on it and you just screw it into the bottle.
It was a kit and I believe my friend paid 30-50 bucks for it.
It was a kit and I believe my friend paid 30-50 bucks for it.
06-08-2005 | 11:27 AM
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Guys... you rock... While I'm still undecided as to whether I'll just get the part and have a pro put it in or just wash my hands of it and let them do the whole thing, I really appreciate the help.
Would be pretty cool to be able to do all the simple maintenance on my car at least.
Would be pretty cool to be able to do all the simple maintenance on my car at least.
06-08-2005 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 98CoupeV6
I've had not so good experience using those kits. Personally, I'd have a shop do it. Better let them do it right the first time so it'll work for 10 years for sure.
chris....your right..the one I bought was the refill kit if you had any leaky pipes etc...my friend had a hole somewhere and we refilled it using that kit which did fix the prob.
listen to him above -----^