Common issue - A/C Compressor

[Kenshin3180]

Hi guys,

Over the last couple of months my 2003 Jazz has made a very odd "whooooooppp" noise while the a/c was on. It was not long before the a/c compressor started to sound stressed and make a light grinding noise. Than a couple of days ago the noise got really loud and it no longer worked. I have read it is a common issue in Jazz's (not sure about the current gen) and Honda CRV's.

I called Honda Nundah and got a quote for A/C Compressor replacement and regased.

Here is the quote:

The following is the cost of replacement or repair of issues we noted on 29/12/09. Prices are as of the 29ST of December 2009 and are valid for 4 weeks from this date.
Remove and replace A/C Compressor, TX Valve, Receiver Dryer, A/C Clutch & Clutch Coil, associated O’Rings and Flush and Gas A/C system.

Remove and Replace A/C Compressor and associated Parts.

Parts - $2837.53
Flush & Gas - $210.00
Labour - $650.00

TOTAL
$3697.53

I have called Boss Wrecking and they told me over the phone that they can match up my A/C compressor and provide a replacement for $250. Of course, I will need to get it degased and regased.

Can anyone provide opinions and suggestions?

I now personally have the opinion that I won't buy a Honda next time.

[defect]

$3697 ? that is a quote for all brand new parts made in gold?

just go buy a second hand compressor and get it regas.
wreckers will have plenty.

[Kenshin3180]

$3697 ? that is a quote for all brand new parts made in gold?

lol, that's what a mate of mine said.... and regased by the ass of god.

[EG_animal]

Same thing happened to my CR-V last week FFS

[fundies]

I pity the first poor soul who's Jazz needs rear wheel bearings replaced, reco'd CVT tranny and air con. compressor. It'll probably happen by the sound of things. Honda.
If it happens to me, I'll rip the bastard airconditioning out, and throw it on my local Honda dealers door step.

[STTICH]

havnt come across that many cases for it to be named a common problem in a jazz, perhaps we might start to see more and more cases as the oldest jazz now on road would probably be ~7yrs old.

the quote from honda is way too high, most on this forum would say the same. jst go to ur local mech that u trust, or even a local ac specialist. im sure they can beat dealers price by far.

[jazzge8]

source out from wreckers/ half cut shops around your area... you should find reliable and working condition spare parts .. i would not suggest you surrendering your wallet to Honda Service Center... ..they will cut off your neck that's how the business run