$4K for an AC system repair?

[abc_kid]

Hi guys,

Longtime member (but rare poster) here. I took my 03 Si (186k miles) to my Honda dealer today because my AC stopped blowing cold. They said that essentially my AC system had "blown up", metal had contaminated the entire AC system and quoted me 4K to repair the entire system. I already had the AC clutch/replay go out on me 3 years ago (and it was replaced).

Just wondering if I'm getting screwed by the dealer yet again.

[USAF EP3]

LO F***ING L

Yea, you're getting the stealership "bend over and love it with no lube".

[Waldo129]

4K!? that's nuckin futs!

[Silva]

That's over half the value of the car for the A/C... Screw the dealership find a real shop. Or be like me a fuck the A/C lol

[Waldo129]

That's over half the value of the car for the A/C... Screw the dealership find a real shop. Or be like me a fuck the A/C lol

Dude that's what I'm saying! AC Delete, you could make it pretty quick with 4k lol

[Kerby]

I agree.

Ditch the current A/C system, take that 4K they quoted you and install a turbo kit...

then just roll down your windows, open up the sunroof... and hit that boost!

[EUB44]

Where u live, I can help me if you are local.

[captaingamez]

I agree.

Ditch the current A/C system, take that 4K they quoted you and install a turbo kit...

then just roll down your windows, open up the sunroof... and hit that boost!


that only works if you dont live in arizona

[Silvercard]

that only works if you dont live in arizona
That AZ heat!

[lemonhead228]

If you have the time and tools, just do it yourself. You'll save a lot of money.

My ac evaporator got clog and i did the labor myself and save $400. I had never done it before but if you'll kno how to work a wrench its simply and just take patients.

$4k for ac is ridiculous

[abc_kid]

Update, went to an AC specialist, the compressor did explode and needs to be replaced. Got a more reasonable quote for $1260 to replace the entire unit and flush out the system. I effing hate my Honda dealer....

EUB44, thanks for the offer, but I'm SoCal, in the Valley...definitely need AC during the summer.

[mAtAs2U]

Hey man $1260 is still too much i got a place for you to go to way cheaper than that i can refer you too in the San Gabriel Valley ....

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[EUB44]

Hope u were local. I am sure other member cans help u out. Good luck

[captaingamez]

yea 1260 is WAY too much still.

the dealer raped my dad a few monthes back before I could stop him.

his ac went out, they told him it was clutch and coil, so they replaced THE CLUTCH AND COIL, for $900, he could have gotten a whole new ac pump for that.

[02ep3413]

Had the same problem last winter, come Feb, there was no heat or defrost on my car,(sucks in Northeast) It cost me 450 for a new blower, sounds like that was wayyy to much! sorry man

[03CivicSiRacer]

wayyy too much! i would stay away.

[h.pham]

Curious to how much labor costs would be to replace an ac compressor? I already bought a re-manufactured one, and I just need it installed and my ac system recharged. Just wondering if anyone on the forum has gotten it replaced? I've heard the labor goes for around $400-500?

[captaingamez]

Curious to how much labor costs would be to replace an ac compressor? I already bought a re-manufactured one, and I just need it installed and my ac system recharged. Just wondering if anyone on the forum has gotten it replaced? I've heard the labor goes for around $400-500?

do it yourself, then take it to a shop to get it filled under vacuum

but dealership will charge more than 500

[m3nace]

If your in socal id go to either demonwerkz or import auto pro they both do good work just visit both since they're like 10 min apart lol see the cost difference

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[Jobah]

no more working a/c? time to remove it and begin racecar :thumbu: