2 years ago my 2011 TSX A/C started blowing warm air from the driver vents compared to passenger vents. Took it to Honda and they added a dye and recharged it because they couldn't find any apparent leak.
Well 2 months ago I started to notice A/C performance started to get similar to how it was before the recharge. Basically was told the A/C compressor was leaking and needed to be replaced. Was quoted 1.9K for OEM Acura compressor or $710 for 3rd party compressor and $189 recharge. I tired to have Acura quote me a compressor just to compare, but was basically told they want $85 to diagnose it themselves and they couldn't quote me over the phone...
I guess what I'm wondering is, should I just go ahead and bite the bullet and have the compressor replaced or since my last charge lasted 2 years, could I possibly just pay for a recharge in the meantime and hope it lasts that long again. I was told the leak was "noticeable", compared to 2 years ago, supposedly the mechanic couldn't find it, so it may have gotten worse, I'm unsure. I just don't want to do more damage by not replacing it (if that's possible).
Well 2 months ago I started to notice A/C performance started to get similar to how it was before the recharge. Basically was told the A/C compressor was leaking and needed to be replaced. Was quoted 1.9K for OEM Acura compressor or $710 for 3rd party compressor and $189 recharge. I tired to have Acura quote me a compressor just to compare, but was basically told they want $85 to diagnose it themselves and they couldn't quote me over the phone...
I guess what I'm wondering is, should I just go ahead and bite the bullet and have the compressor replaced or since my last charge lasted 2 years, could I possibly just pay for a recharge in the meantime and hope it lasts that long again. I was told the leak was "noticeable", compared to 2 years ago, supposedly the mechanic couldn't find it, so it may have gotten worse, I'm unsure. I just don't want to do more damage by not replacing it (if that's possible).