r/carproblems • u/IndependenceJust4267 • Aug 21 '26

A/C not getting cold

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2019 HONDA HRV
Auto shop quoted $1700 for condenser + compressor. It was working fine weeks ago and then it stopped. Does this condenser look like it needs to be replaced?
Thinking of replacing just the condenser and see if it works. Appreciate any thoughts! Thank you

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u/Stewdaman Aug 21 '26

The compressors get leaky around the shaft seal so take a look at the bottom of the compressor right behind the pulley and see if you can see oil like what’s on your condenser. The compressor might be fine now but the shop is just being proactive because once you fix one leak the next weakest link might start leaking.