Ac compressor grinding
So I took my 2003 hch to the dealer to get it diagnosed on why it's been squeeling. They told me the ac compressor is going bad, and that it would be $1200 to replace. I told them to forget it because I'm not paying that much.
My friend has been telling me that you can get a shorter belt that will only make the alternator and the water pump turn on, not the compressor. My question is, if I were to do that, will that make the compressor stop squeeling since it won't be touched? Also, will the heat still work in the car? |
Re: Ac compressor grinding
Originally Posted by Dsands503
(Post 257596)
So I took my 2003 hch to the dealer to get it diagnosed on why it's been squeeling. They told me the ac compressor is going bad, and that it would be $1200 to replace. I told them to forget it because I'm not paying that much.
My friend has been telling me that you can get a shorter belt that will only make the alternator and the water pump turn on, not the compressor. My question is, if I were to do that, will that make the compressor stop squeeling since it won't be touched? Also, will the heat still work in the car? There is a shim or shims that sets the armature spacing. They have likely worn permitting the armature to contact the pulley. Questions:
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Re: Ac compressor grinding
Originally Posted by S Keith
(Post 257599)
I can't imagine the belt scenario you describe would work. Get an estimate from a local shop using a salvage yard compressor. Should be about $400-500. Do it yourself for $100.
There is a shim or shims that sets the armature spacing. They have likely worn permitting the armature to contact the pulley. Questions:
I would say more like squeeling of breaks. The ac was getting a little less powerful, but I just recharged it the other day and it blows nice and cold. I haven't tried it without eco mode. When I leave tonight I'll test it and let you know. |
Re: Ac compressor grinding
Originally Posted by Dsands503
(Post 257600)
Why don't you think it wouldn't work? The belt wouldn't even come in contact with the compressor.
I would say more like squeeling of breaks. The ac was getting a little less powerful, but I just recharged it the other day and it blows nice and cold. I haven't tried it without eco mode. When I leave tonight I'll test it and let you know. |
Re: Ac compressor grinding
Originally Posted by S Keith
(Post 257601)
More importantly, when you know the compressor is actually pumping, does the squealing stop?
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Re: Ac compressor grinding
Originally Posted by Dsands503
(Post 257602)
I don't think so. But I haven't really had the ac on since they told me that was what's wrong
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Re: Ac compressor grinding
Originally Posted by S Keith
(Post 257604)
If the squeal diminishes or goes away when the compressor is running, this is about a $10 fix.
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Re: Ac compressor grinding
You need to re-shim the compressor or rebuild the clutch. As I mentioned above, your armature is dragging on the pulley. When the compressor turns on, the armature rotates with the pulley eliminating the squeal. You can likely fix this by removing the armature and re-shimming.
I believe on the HCH1, you can access the compressor from the passenger side wheel well. You would need to use an impact driver to remove the nut, slide the armature off and re-shim. Shim packs are about $5. Item 5: http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...2FC+COMPRESSOR Can probably be done without even removing the belt. |
Re: Ac compressor grinding
Originally Posted by S Keith
(Post 257606)
You need to re-shim the compressor or rebuild the clutch. As I mentioned above, your armature is dragging on the pulley. When the compressor turns on, the armature rotates with the pulley eliminating the squeal. You can likely fix this by removing the armature and re-shimming.
I believe on the HCH1, you can access the compressor from the passenger side wheel well. You would need to use an impact driver to remove the nut, slide the armature off and re-shim. Shim packs are about $5. Item 5: http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...2FC+COMPRESSOR Can probably be done without even removing the belt. |
Re: Ac compressor grinding
Originally Posted by Dsands503
(Post 257652)
Sorry for the late reply. But do you by chance know of a YouTube video that will show me step by step?
I would suspect that even if it can't be done in place, it could be unmounted and done without disconnecting the compressor from the system. Steve |
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