Labor cost to replaceAC compressor in a 2004 Honda Accord coup

[Treemaze]

I already have the parts. Wondering what the average cost of labor could be to replace the AC compressor in my 2004 Honda Accord coup?


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[scannall]

I already have the parts. Wondering what the average cost of labor could be to replace the AC compressor in my 2004 Honda Accord coup?

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[deadlyapp]

I already have the parts. Wondering what the average cost of labor could be to replace the AC compressor in my 2004 Honda Accord coup?


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AT Mod Usandthem

I'm guessing about three fiddy.

 

[BoomerD]

I'm guessing about three fiddy.

Tree fiddy...IF you can find a shop that will install customer-supplied parts. Most won't because they can't guarantee the work if they can't guarantee the parts.

 

[NutBucket]

And a good shop won't just replace the compressor. How did the compressor fail?

 

[Treemaze]

Tree fiddy...IF you can find a shop that will install customer-supplied parts. Most won't because they can't guarantee the work if they can't guarantee the parts.

Thanks for the response. I take my car to a small mom and pop garage in a more rual community. They are super cool, with me bringing my own parts and very reasonable cost wise. They can't guarantee the parts but if they need to reinstall something they do it at a lesser cost. So far I've never had an issue. They couldn't give a price quote on the AC over the phone until they checked it out. I just wanted an idea so I can be sure and set aside enough to cover it.

 

[MrSquished]

Cost me 400 here for a 2006 accord. Labor and parts

 

[Treemaze]

Cost me 400 here for a 2006 accord. Labor and parts

Thanks! I appreciate the info. That seems reasonable.

 

[aigomorla]

Cost me 400 here for a 2006 accord. Labor and parts

Thats pretty cheap.... was it just the compressor or was it the entire HVAC?
My cousin had 5 quotes done on getting the Compressor replaced along with the condensor. and brazing on new pipes.
It went anywhere from $750-$1500.
They told him it will be a (+/-) thing depending on if it passes VAC test on the first try.
If it fails the VAC test, they would need to find where its leaking, and replace / resolder what needs to be done, so at worst expect 30% more then initial estimate if VAC fails.

OP don't goto someplace too cheap unless its reputable, or you know someone well, that heavily recommends them....
They need to flush the lines with nitrogen, and do a proper VAC test. Cheap places won't do that, they will cut a lot of corners, and you'll end up having problems all over again.

 

[Treemaze]

Thats pretty cheap.... was it just the compressor or was it the entire HVAC?
My cousin had 5 quotes done on getting the Compressor replaced along with the condensor. and brazing on new pipes.
It went anywhere from $750-$1500.
They told him it will be a (+/-) thing depending on if it passes VAC test on the first try.
If it fails the VAC test, they would need to find where its leaking, and replace / resolder what needs to be done, so at worst expect 30% more then initial estimate if VAC fails.

OP don't goto someplace too cheap unless its reputable, or you know someone well, that heavily recommends them....
They need to flush the lines with nitrogen, and do a proper VAC test. Cheap places won't do that, they will cut a lot of corners, and you'll end up having problems all over again.

Thanks! Good advice I appreciate that!