Accord and Euro Parts

**Ken-f** · 30-09-2008 10:38 AM

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/eB...m=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** · 30-09-2008 11:12 AM

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** · 30-09-2008 11:20 AM

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** · 30-09-2008 11:31 AM

Did you purchase the extended warranty?

**kimnkk** · 30-09-2008 12:05 PM

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** · 30-09-2008 02:00 PM

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

Anyone know if this one will work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-A...spagenameZWD1V

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

**Crapdaz** · 30-09-2008 02:14 PM

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** · 30-09-2008 02:20 PM

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_** · 30-09-2008 03:17 PM

theres a euro lying around at hondwreck. look there

**Ken-f** · 30-09-2008 04:04 PM

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

**crazyray** · 30-09-2008 05:27 PM

hondwreck on westall road
clayton south..

**tony1234** · 30-09-2008 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by 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-A...spagenameZWD1V

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.