Honda has grown into one of the largest auto companies worldwide for the great value that it offers its customers. However, one of Honda’s biggest downfalls has been the quality of the Honda CRV A/C Compressor and the entire system. The Honda CRV A/C system has been noted as one of the worst A/C systems in a car because of the poor quality of the parts included in the system.
Typically, when repairing an A/C System in an automobile, one needs to completely flush the A/C system before installation and then replace both the Honda A/C Compressor and Accumulator/Drier. The Accumulator/Drier is necessary to be replaced with the Compressor as it acts as a clean filter and it prevents the new compressor from being contaminated with debris that was in the old A/C system. However, the Honda CRV system has been notorious for getting clogged in all parts of the A/C System with what has been referred to as “Black Death.” More importantly, when replacing a compressor on a CRV, one needs to prepare themselves for the proper repair of the system beyond the installation of a simple Accumulator/Drier.
The best solution to preventing “Black Death” from entering your Honda CRV’s A/C System is through a proper flush and installation of the following new A/C components:
1. Compressor
2. Condenser (with Drier attached)
3. Expansion Device
4. Evaporator
5. System Seal Kit
6. System Oil
7. Both low side and high side AC Hoses.
Honda continues to struggle to hold the CRV’s A/C System credibility. Ultimately, there is no simple answer to the Honda CRV A/C System problem. However, consumer awareness to the problem and proper repair to your CRV’s A/C system is the most logical solution to the “Black Death.”
