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07-05-2012, 08:46 PM

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Thanks for all the suggestions. I will replace the compressor when I get a chance and then take it to a pro so they can fill it and monitor while doing so. It is very possible the compressor failed mechanically as it did not sound right even when not engaged. I guess I will find out when I remove it.
I guess I have to be thankful that this is a non-essential part.

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07-05-2012, 08:51 PM

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If you can't easily turn the compressor pulley clutch the compressor is locking up. Rarely does this happen without contaminating the rest of the A/C system with metal debris.

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07-08-2012, 03:09 PM

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Good tip! I generally forget to label or take photos before starting and then end up dealing with a code. I called the dealership and they wanted $114 for the belt. Of course, they wanted $4200 to replace the soft top so I guess they just mark up everything 3-400%.

Dealers are awesome. List on the belt is $82.08.
38920-PCX-024 008 001 BELT, COMPRESSOR 82.08 57.46

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07-29-2012, 07:24 AM

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Well, I ended up taking my S to my trusty mechanic, who replaced my compressor with a used one I got on eBay. Filled the system and everything worked fine. I took a trip up to Skyline Drive this weekend and so far so good. Not sure what the issue is, but hopefully I can get a few more years out of the system as-is.

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07-29-2012, 01:01 PM

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Of course, they wanted $4200 to replace the soft top so I guess they just mark up everything 3-400%.

That's a new high...guess that's VA for ya. It really isn't a very hard job, and OEM tops run around $750.

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07-30-2012, 05:00 AM

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Of course, they wanted $4200 to replace the soft top so I guess they just mark up everything 3-400%.

That's a new high...guess that's VA for ya. It really isn't a very hard job, and OEM tops run around $750.

Ya, I ended up going with topsonline.com and got a cloth top with heated window for around $600. Did the work myself, and while it was tedious and time consuming, it was not terribly difficult.

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