2004 Honda CRV Air Con. Re-gas or something more?
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Hello all,
Looking to purchase a 2004 (2nd generation) Honda CRV (2.4l, petrol, manual) in the next couple of days from a used car dealer. Fits my requirements and is within budget. It drove well and was absent of the known 'shudder' and 'knocking on full lock' issues. It seems a bargain against other dealers and even private offerings. It was very tidy for the age and I was really sold on taking it.
The dealer was quick to tell me about an issue with the air conditioning, which would be 'fixed before you drove away'. Air con light comes on and fans were blowing warm air out, even when set to the coldest setting. They wrote 'air con re-gassed' onto the sales contract as a condition which I thought was fair enough. I have taken the contract away to consider. After a bit of google diagnosis I am now unsure whether this is a re-gas issue or perhaps something more serious. Google suggests a big bill if it is the known issue of the air con compressor / clutch. I can afford the car, but not really a large bill straight away.
The car is to be used as a runabout and weekend away car. I live in a warm climate (Western Australia) so living without air con will be impossible, even during the cooler months.
Any experience or advice is much appreciated! Should I be less suspicious or turn and walk away?
Thanks, P.
Looking to purchase a 2004 (2nd generation) Honda CRV (2.4l, petrol, manual) in the next couple of days from a used car dealer. Fits my requirements and is within budget. It drove well and was absent of the known 'shudder' and 'knocking on full lock' issues. It seems a bargain against other dealers and even private offerings. It was very tidy for the age and I was really sold on taking it.
The dealer was quick to tell me about an issue with the air conditioning, which would be 'fixed before you drove away'. Air con light comes on and fans were blowing warm air out, even when set to the coldest setting. They wrote 'air con re-gassed' onto the sales contract as a condition which I thought was fair enough. I have taken the contract away to consider. After a bit of google diagnosis I am now unsure whether this is a re-gas issue or perhaps something more serious. Google suggests a big bill if it is the known issue of the air con compressor / clutch. I can afford the car, but not really a large bill straight away.
The car is to be used as a runabout and weekend away car. I live in a warm climate (Western Australia) so living without air con will be impossible, even during the cooler months.
Any experience or advice is much appreciated! Should I be less suspicious or turn and walk away?
Thanks, P.
Edited by Progressive on Saturday 7th March 09:33
Edited by Progressive on Saturday 7th March 09:42
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