You can't just replace the ac compressor itself... you have to replace several parts of the system... any auto parts store should tell you that when you buy one especially if you have been back three times.... usually there is stuff in the lines still that gets pulled into the new compressor and voila you're stuck with the same problem you began with.
it breaks. like mine has been for the past three years. therefore, the a/c doesnt work and it needs to be replaced. i love it. the transmission also enjoys to die.
disconnect your batter first. then take the 3 wires off.... then the three bolts and u should be done
Just follow the lower water hose to where it meets the engine on the top and its that.. remove hose and three bolts and that's it.. drain the radiator first
When it stops working do you mean that it quits cooling or the a/c compressor goes bad ???? If it quits cooling and the a/c compressor is good then you either have a leak in the system or the system has a restriction. If the a/c compressor is bad then you have a lot of trash in the system from the first one that was replaced..............
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In electrical terms a three phase compressor is a compressor that is driven with a three phase motor. There are compressors that have three pressure heads. The three heads boost the pressure up in higher increments but these are referred to as three stage compressors.
Isn't easy- I replaced mine about a year ago. Took about three hours, the whole front bumper has to come off. If you keep up with all of the screws and have patience- shouldn't be a problem. I'll second that, had a look at mine to clean around them and its one of those jobs i wish i never started. Checked here to see if i missed something but its the only way it seems.
I just called Honda. Honda airbags have a life time warranty. I took my car in, they hooked it up to their computer, and three different codes came up. They replaced the seatbelt sensor, free of charge.
MOST LIKELY A COMPRESSOR SHORTED TO GROUND IF 3 PHASE. COMPRESSOR START PARTS OR SHORTED COMPRESSOR- SINGLE PHASE. COULD ALSO BE CONDENSER FAN MOTOR OR CAPACITOR ASSUMING IT STARTS WITH THE PRIMARY COMPRESSOR. WITH POWER OFF, CHECK WITH OHMMETER EACH COMPRESSOR LEAD TILL YOU FIND SHORT (LOW RESISTANCE READING). IF THREE PHASE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO REVERSE MOTOR DIRECTION IN AN ATTEMPT TO FREE UP A FROZEN COMPRESSOR (RECIP ONLY, NOT FOR SCROLL IN THAT THEY ARE ROTATION SPECIFIC). ONCE YOU GET IT GOING OR HAVE COMPRESSOR REPLACED, FIND OUT WHAT CAUSED FAILURE AND FIX IT. IT WILL JUST HAPPEN AGAIN IF YOU DON'T. THEY DON'T JUST WEAR OUT IF MAINTAINED PROPERLY. lc
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The front brake pads have wear indicators that will cause a squealing noise during braking when the pads need replacement. If you don't have this noise during braking they don't need replaced. Rear pads should last through 2-3 sets of front pads. The brake fluid should be replaced every three years.
There are three weights used: GVWR and FRONT AXLE and REAR AXLE. For each vehicle this information is located by opening the driver's door and looking on the door jam (near latch) for the empty weight. My GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) for my '87 Prelude is 3340 lbs. Front axle weight is higher than the rear axle due to the engine up front.