Broken A/C woes, fuel economy YAY!

[chris315]

well its getting hot now so Im going to have to get the A/c fixed!
ive been told that when the compressor siezed and died it most probably 'threw' aluminum thru the pipes and its recommended to also change the drier, tx valve and inside heat exchanger bit coming to a cost of $2.5-3k

can anyone offer experience of this compressor seizing and repairs?

when i started the car in april it went thud just as it was starting, so I dont see how it could put all this shrapnel so far into the system.

on the upside fuel economy has improved without the A/c drain, I got 815klm just as the low fuel light came on! shell 98 on highway cruise control on. and it seems that the best economy is at 95kmph or at 115kmph, and thats with the sunroof and rear pass window open for cooling!

Cheers
Chris

[hooyn]

ken-f will post in this thread

[Ken-f]

My compressor seized and shattered. Needed a new (used) one. Costed me $450 from hondwreck and 550ish for installation, regas, etc etc. So total was JUSt under a grand. But yes, i noticed my fuel was very good during ahaha. down to 7.xxL/100KM.

WARNING! do NOT try to use ur A/C at all. Mine made a weird sound. So i never tried it, but to get to the fan, i had to press the AC button 2 times. .... instantly BOOOOOOM! all this shit came through the vents.

edit: hooyn. has beaten me. ahah

[Darkii_]

fark thats crazy, good info and a cheaper alternative

[demons21]

Is there an aftermarket alternative to the OEM compressor available? And on that matter is there an aftermarket alternative for the Alternator and Starter Motor for the CL9? You would think that being such a popular car with allot of vehicles coming out of Warranty, there would be something on the Market?

[Ken-f]

I remember seeing compressors from the US. But shipping was huge. They were however new. I just ended up paying more for a local, but used compressor. As for the alternator and SM, i have no idea.

[dtngo]

Is there an aftermarket alternative to the OEM compressor available? And on that matter is there an aftermarket alternative for the Alternator and Starter Motor for the CL9? You would think that being such a popular car with allot of vehicles coming out of Warranty, there would be something on the Market?
I found a place selling new aftermarket compressors for the CL9 for $550 with 12 months warranty. I might get mine done here as my compressor shat itself =/

JM Auto Air www.jmautoair.com.au

[demons21]

I found a place selling new aftermarket compressors for the CL9 for $550 with 12 months warranty. I might get mine done here as my compressor shat itself =/

JM Auto Air www.jmautoair.com.au

What was the part number??

[demons21]

Hey Guys,

I found a National Company that sells the Compressor for 03-08 CL9's. Don't know how much it will retail for though. Oh yea they have stock in every state...

[tony1234]

Hey Guys,

I found a National Company that sells the Compressor for 03-08 CL9's. Don't know how much it will retail for though. Oh yea they have stock in every state...
Please post up the details.

[dtngo]

What was the part number??

Sorry mate, don't have the part number or manufacturer.

[fatboy]

I found a place selling new aftermarket compressors for the CL9 for $550 with 12 months warranty. I might get mine done here as my compressor shat itself =/

JM Auto Air www.jmautoair.com.au

Did you buy it and how did it go?

Mine has split the compressor, is this what has happend to others?

I gave them a call and they have them in stock for only $420!

If it worked ok for you then i might have to get one from them!

[dtngo]

I got the compressor fitted from JM Auto Air this morning. Cost $850 including fitting and regassing. Car was in and out in 3 hours. Fantastic service!

[tony1234]

I got the compressor fitted from JM Auto Air this morning. Cost $850 including fitting and regassing. Car was in and out in 3 hours. Fantastic service!
Was $850 all up inc.compressor?

[dtngo]

Was $850 all up inc.compressor?

Yeah it was all inclusive. Pretty good price IMO. 12 month warranty too.

[fatboy]

wow that is a fantastic price, i have a quote just for parts from a honda dealership and that comes to $1977.10 then i would still have to pay for fitting and gas!

guess i will go the jm auto air way!

[demons21]

Whats the part number you use to buy off JM auto air. Is it JM4017 (HS110R)??

[dtngo]

Whats the part number you use to buy off JM auto air. Is it JM4017 (HS110R)??
It was fitted for me, so I don't know the part number.

[dtngo]

Whats the part number you use to buy off JM auto air. Is it JM4017 (HS110R)??

I checked the invoice. It's JM4017.

[ergot]

didnt mean to revive an old thread just wanna ask hows the aircon compressor from the jm auto air goes?

cheers

[deco0028]

Hi
How is the compressor from JM auto holding up? Thanks
Yeah it was all inclusive. Pretty good price IMO. 12 month warranty too.