How to properly install all the air conditioning components in our Air Conditioning Compressor Kits. At BuyAutoParts.com we have one of the largest AC Compressor Install Kit inventories in the country. Each kit comes with the correct parts to get the job done right the first time. Here are the directions on how to install…
Read more2002-2006 Honda CRV AC Black Death Repair
[caption id="attachment_1850" align="aligncenter" width="300"] 2002-2006 HONDA CRV AC BLACK DEATH REPAIR[/caption] There are a lot of cars with a reputation for quart-million-mile reliability, aside from “that one thing”. Toyota pickups rust really easy, the Chevy 6.5L diesel has the PMD that overheats, and for a lot of Honda models, it’s the air conditioning. Owners and…
Read moreWhy You Might Need AC in Winter
On the surface, it does make sense to delay AC repairs during the winter; it’s usually cold outside, so you’re not really turning it on. It’s also nice to be able to delay a car repair until after the holiday season. But there are a couple reasons why leaving your AC inoperative may have secondary…
Read moreWhat Is Rear A/C?
Rear air conditioning is a separate set of AC controls and vents for rear seat passengers. Many vehicles will use the same compressor for models with or without rear AC, but the lines are different, which means the drier filter and expansion valve will be unique, so this is something you need to pay more…
Read moreWhat is Automatic Climate Control?
Automatic climate control is a system where you set a specific temperature for your car’s interior, rather than just a knob or slider ranging from red/hot to blue/cold. Look for a screen that lists an exact temperature and an “auto” button that turns the system on. This is marketed as a “premium” feature or an…
Read more2006-2011 Honda Civic AC Compressor Problems
As the weather heats up this summer, you'll need to make sure that the air conditioning system in your Honda Civic is in proper working order for maximum comfort while commuting or on a road trip. But if you're having issues with the AC unit, they can be one of the most expensive repairs to…
Read moreWhat are my A/C pressure readings telling me about my A/C system?
If you think that you have an issue with your A/C system but you are not sure which component is causing the malfunction it is a good idea to hook your compressor up to a pressure gauge. An A/C System that is working properly should have 150+ PSI on the high side and 30 PSI…
Read moreWhy Our Remanufactured AC Compressors Beat the Competition!
While we pride ourselves on our extensive AC catalog and ability to source some hard-to-find components for older vehicles, some vehicles are so obscure that finding a reliable source for parts can be challenging. We carry brand new aftermarket compressors for most mainstream applications, but we fill in holes in our catalog with quality remanufactured…
Read moreWhat’s In An AC Kit?
AC is a huge part of our business, and our best-selling AC component would definitely be the compressor. For many people, it may be the only AC part they actually know of, and it’s certainly most people’s first suspect when the vents stop blowing cold air. But A/C is a complex system with a lot…
Read moreReplacement AC Clutch vs AC Compressor
BuyAutoParts has a quality replacement AC compressor and clutch assembly for nearly every vehicle on the road. We frequently get questions asking about ordering just the compressor or A/C clutch on their own, because only one of them was diagnosed as needing replacement. The entire auto repair industry is moving away from that practice for…
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