Accord and Euro Parts

[Ken-f]

Recently my A/C died so i had it looked at yesterday. Found out the compressor is gone.

First guy quoted $3800 which is just crazy and the second guy quoted $1285 ($800+485).

I took a look on ebay and found this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=&item=140265487344

With postage and stuff, it came to about $450. I also tried calling about 5 other places, but it is really hard to find the compressor for the Euro.

Now my question is, is the compressor from a regular accord (2003-2005) the same as the Euro's compressor? (2004)

I've asked the seller a few questions, but its night time over there.

[unity]

Just wondering is this a common problem on the early EUROS? From what I have read the early TSX have have many problems with their A/Cs packing up. If that's the case it's probably worth investing in the extended warranty if it covers the compressor.

[Ken-f]

Yea. it is a known issue with Euros/TSXs. SUCKS, but thats life. I bought mine second hand. It was just under 4YO. Had it for just under 3 months.

[unity]

Did you purchase the extended warranty?

[kimnkk]

First time i've heard of the air-con problem. I've heard more cases about the console lights dying than the aircon going kaput.

Still, every car has their issues - i was considering the B6 A4 until i read so many cases (far more than the console lights dying) of the CVT ECU dying and replacements going for ~$5k from Audi! Ouchies.

[Ken-f]

I can't purchase the warranty....i bought it 2nd hand.

Anyone know if this one will work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-AC-COMPRESSOR-ACURA-TSX-2004-2005-2006_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el124 7QQcategoryZ33543QQihZ023QQitemZ360085879936QQrdZ1 QQsspagenameZWD1V

I think the one in the OP was for a regular accord.

[Crapdaz]

have you tried calling up your local honda spare parts ask them the cost and the part number used? then search online using that specific part no.

[Ken-f]

Yea, people dont seem keen to give me the part number. One of the friendly members here has offered to get me a brand new genuine part at a fraction of the cost. The normal price is $1250!! I can't justify paying so much when there are brand new ones for about 400 from america. Obviously not genuine honda, but it does the same job.

[ndeuro_]

theres a euro lying around at hondwreck. look there

[Ken-f]

I tried calling there. Do you mean the one at goldcoast?

[crazyray]

hondwreck on westall road
clayton south..

[tony1234]

I can't purchase the warranty....i bought it 2nd hand.

Anyone know if this one will work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-AC-COMPRESSOR-ACURA-TSX-2004-2005-2006_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el124 7QQcategoryZ33543QQihZ023QQitemZ360085879936QQrdZ1 QQsspagenameZWD1V

I think the one in the OP was for a regular accord.
It says on the link that it's for 04-06 Acura TSX.Nearly all mechanical components are interchangable with our Accord Euro.i reckon it'd fit.

[Ken-f]

Thats what i'm thinking. They use the exact same engine as us ay?

[Darkii_]

i believe the engine is slightly different, K24** - its a k24 but some things are different

[hooyn]

engine is different but air con compressor shouldnt be an issue.

[biee2]

yeah you should try www.hondwreck.com.au on westal road....there is a euro there...there might be a compressor there waiting for a new owner....good luck with the search

[yfin]

Yea, people dont seem keen to give me the part number.

Not sure why not - have you visited your local dealer parts department? I have obtained part numbers many times by visiting the dealer. Then you can see if it matches to the part sold in USA.

[Ken-f]

I got one from Hondwreck in Melbourne. I dun think its the best price, but its much better than the price of a new one.