AC compressor OEM Honda or Denso

Denso is the OE for AC Compressor, at least for my F10. Never replaced it since new, just had to replace the magnetic clutch few months ago after 7 years. The AC specialist I went to (also worked on my E39), they also suggested Denso for my AC compressor because it is serviceable.

Our 2011 has 203K miles. We’ve had a starter go out, and we’ve replaced two A/C compressors, but that’s it. Doesn’t burn any oil. The most amazing thing is no squeaks or rattles from any of the interior panels after all those miles. This was my first-ever Honda, and it’s the best-built, most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned.

I got a brand new Denso compressor, which is the supplier to Toyota and many other brands from [buyparts24.com](http://buyparts24.com) for AED945, also bought a receiver/dryer and expansion valve for AED200ish more. I would like to keep the car longterm and have proper working AC, as sitting in the traffic AC and radio are more important than brakes and tyres.........LOL

Just in case you haven't figured this out.

1996 Rav 4 AC compressor is the same body. Denso 4710161

Looks like one of the suppliers is Denso. The safer bet is buying the Denso aftermarket version from Rockauto

Denso, jap quality is more reliable. My oe compressor is Denso on a 2014 328xi.

I just opened up a new Denso AC compressor. The instructions say to turn it by hand 10 times to distribute the oil before installation. It was extremely difficult to turn. It tried both directions and it was hard either way.

I (attempted to) refurbish my old civic's AC system by installing a new denso compressor, condenser/drier, and the line that had leaked from rockauto. It passed an overnight vacuum test with flying colors, and to get a second set of eyes on my work (and pay back a local mechanic who helped me figure out where the leak was for free) I took it to a shop to get the freon charged. Passed the shop's vacuum test as well and they recharged the system - but the new compresser's clutch would not engage. He found that as soon as the compressor attempted to engage, it would blow the fuse. He said my new compressor's clutch or coil is defective and that diagnostics are pretty much done - replace the compressor and try again.

My Honda 2017 CRV compressor was replaced last summer. Here we go again AC blows cold air sometimes for several minutes then warm. Most of the time it’s warm air. Honda is distancing it’s loyal customers.

I just took my 2019 Civic in for AC not working AGAIN. 3rd time since I’ve owned the car. Had the compressor replaced early on, now it needs replacing again and the other things mentioned in the thread. They told me it would be $3,200. I said no thank you, I won’t be doing that service today. The agent told me he would contact Honda Corporate and they likely would cover 1/2 the cost for me. I’m thinking of holding out and seeing if a class action is really happening. Seems ridiculous to replace AC 3 times in 5 years.