A/C compressor replacement

I have a blown hose and filter requiring replacement (approx $700). My mechanic is recommending I also replace the compressor since it will save me money in the future IF the compressor breaks down. Can you provide any information on the likelyhood of the compressor going out any time soon.

Your site is wonderful and down the the point. I have 2002 v6 Accord sedan 114K miles, which has been working wonderfully until this spring. The AC unit has never had any problems. During winter I always had AC button Off, but with the warmer months coming, I figure I try it out. Turning AC button ON or setting to Auto on the console has the fan working properly without having the air cooled. I checked the compressor - it simply does not turn it self on at all. I checked the fuses - all working. I checked the computer with my little autoxray device - no fault codes at all. I checked for loose wiring or connectors unplugged - everything seems to be in place.

Again, heating and the fan work fine, but the compressor does not even budge when turn AC on. Perhaps you may advice me regarding next 2-3 steps I should undertake. Your help is sincerly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Marek

The same thing happened to my car, I had to purchase a new a/c compressor and a new a/c belt. When it freeze up like that it's nothing you can do. I spent all together about $500.00. Now my a/c works like a charm. You may want to have your mechanic take a look to see if yours is frozen. :D

Thank you honda Gurl. I presume that when you mentioned your car the compressor was figure of speech frozen (as in motion, unable to move). I have not had my compressor working this warmer season at all.
I am willing to take a shot this weekend to see if perhaps the relay switch at or going into the compressor is an issue. Perhaps the clutch in the compressor is a problem? In any case, thanks for the advice and sharing your experience.

Sincerely,

Marek

I'm replacing the compressor & it was recommended I also replace the expansion valve & filter drier. Is this necessary? If so, where is the expansion valve located? I've found the filter drier, but not the expansion valve.
Are there any hints or tips for replacing the compressor? Thank you for any & all help!

My A/C compressor went out while driving. I flushed the system using flush solution and compressed air, replace the Dryer, Cycling Switch, Expansion Valve, and Compressor with a remanned compressor. After charging the system, the compressor clutch would not engage. After swapping relays, checking all fuses, and power to all points, the only way to get the clutch to engage was to jump the relay contacts. I replaced the compressor again and the same problem existed. The low side showed up to 110 psi without the clutch engaged and would only get down to 45-50 psi with clutch jumped at the relay. The high side would get up to 210 psi with clutch jumped. The clutch will not engage unless jumped. Any idea what is going on? Do I need to go to a new compressor? It is still hot in Texas and my daughter sure would like some A/C again (so would I).

How do you replace a ac compressor on 1995 honda accord.

Ok my compressor clutch would not turn on so I ran a jump wire to it and it fired right up, also checked freon with gauge and it read fine cold air began to flow. Soon as I took off jump wire it turned right back off. Also I have noticed my compressor fan would come on when I hit the a/c switch(when a/c still would not come on), now I can hit the a/c button as many times as I want and fan does not come on. Also I have noticed the cooling fan will not come on. I've ran jump wires to both and they both run fine so I know its not the motors that are bad. I changed out thermostat and coolant temp sensor and still nothing.I have checked relays and they click when jumped and I have checked fuses to the best of my knowledge and they seem fine. Can u please help me

The after market header that I purchased will not clear the a/c compressor. The a/c doesn't blow cold, and I live in denver anyway. Is removing the compressor reasonable? Aside from a reclaimer, what would I need? Will I need to aquire a shorter serpentine belt? And if so, where could I find one?

Took it into the shop about a rattle. Its the AC Compressor and they want $1400 to fix it. Is it possible to do it on my own? If so what do I need and how do I do it?