I have a 2016 Honda Civic that had the AC fail out of warranty. This is apparently a known common issue with this model. Otherwise the car runs like a champ. The dealer wants to charge over $3k for repair and over $500 for just diagnosing the problem. My local mechanic can't do it as it uses a newer refrigerant type.

Anybody know some local places (I live in SE NH near MA and the coast) that would be able to do the repair? Thanks.

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bigdog24681012 t1_j6x8maz wrote on February 2, 2023 at 3:21 PM

There’s a Honda/Acura master technician in Pelham. He replaced the failed AC unit in my 2006 CRV back in 2011. Gary Wang, good guy. I haven’t been there in many years, but I’ve been going to this guy for Honda service since 1998.

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Rare_Message_7204 t1_j6xbvxz wrote on February 2, 2023 at 3:42 PM

AC failure is common on civics because the condenser sits unprotected in the front grill in front of the radiator..

It could be a bad compressor but you might just have a hole in the condenser from road debris. If that's the case, you'll need a new condenser (aftermarket is fine) refill the system with the correct amount of PAG oil and a refrigerant recharge.

Any average shop should be more than capable of doing the job. Hardest part is taking the front bumper off.

redditthrower888999 t1_j6xhgpz wrote on February 2, 2023 at 4:18 PM

That stinks. My 2007 CRV had a service bulletin years ago where the dealer replaced the A/C compressor clutch, still blows cold.

In Sandown try All Japanese Imported Auto Services.

invenio78 OP t1_j6ybi4d wrote on February 2, 2023 at 7:24 PM

That's not too far from me. I'll give them a call.

IntelligentMeal40 t1_j6xl28p wrote on February 2, 2023 at 4:41 PM

You can call Pellerin Motorsports in Pembroke and see if they can help you they’re fantastic and super honest. They’ve done a few jobs for me where they quoted me a price I was fine with and it ended up costing less and they charged me last when they didn’t have to I would not have known the difference. And they do great work.

IntelligentMeal40 t1_j6xlayh wrote on February 2, 2023 at 4:42 PM

The Meineke in Portsmouth on Lafayette Road used to be really good but I know they got a new owner maybe five years ago so I’m not sure anymore.

Resident-Art-165 t1_j6xuqan wrote on February 2, 2023 at 5:40 PM

Which Honda dealer is this yikes

invenio78 OP t1_j6xvdwe wrote on February 2, 2023 at 5:44 PM

Canobie Lake Honda in Salem, NH.

The AC stopped working after the warranty period so we were kind of out of luck. I didn't have any bad experience with the dealership when I bought the car, so I don't have anything bad to say about them. Obviously a little disappointed of a failure like this with a hefty price tag for repair and my regular mechanic can't fix it as he doesn't have the capability to work with the new refrigerants.

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Reddit_in_her_voice t1_j6x8n1g wrote on February 2, 2023 at 3:21 PM

What's the problem? Just fill it up with charge from Walmart

-Codfish_Joe t1_j6xhi2k wrote on February 2, 2023 at 4:18 PM

R1234YF is different- the "newer refrigerant" OP mentioned.