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Hello everyone!

My AC recently quit on me and had a diagnostic done at my Honda dealer. The mechanic told me that the AC condenser needs to be replaced and he gave me a $750 quote for Honda parts and service. The condenser by itself is $450 from Honda or else $300 for an aftermarket condenser...yikes!

I did some research online and found MANY other condensers, both used Honda condensers and new aftermarket condensers from $75 to $200.


Can anyone recommend to me a condenser that I should consider buying?

Are aftermarket condensers necessarily "bad"?


Some aftermarket brand include: TYC, Modine...
http://www.go-part.com/0405-honda-ci...?src=shopzilla




Any help would be great!

 
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i would go with a used honda condenser. i almost never hear of those going bad tho, unless it sprung a leak from rock impacts. so long as the used one does not have any damages to the front, it should work fine. its just like a radiator for the refrigerant.

 
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Ok cool...thanks a lot for your response. Sounds like a used Honda condenser sounds best. I'm going to look for some used ones now and post my results...

 
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What do you guys think of this? I contacted the seller about the condition of it...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=220701466380

 
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try and find one with actual pics so you can judge yourself.