Looking for a/c Compressor for Crv gen1

[PJPom]

I have an old CRV Honda and have been looking for a NEW compressor for the aircon without success in Thailand. I have found a manufacturer in China that supplies worldwide and I wondered what problems there might be in importing one.  Does Customs impose very high duties and taxes and also is a personal import allowed.

If anyone has any information or advice I would appreciate it.

[brianthainess]

I had a new one fitted to my old NV, My local mechanic/workshop ordered it, around 4 days to arrive, they have contacts here in Thailand, they fit them on a regular basis I have no Idea where it came from, not like the original (bigger) as a different size belt was fitted, I don't think I paid more than 4k all up, after 5yrs still OK.

[PJPom]

5 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

I had a new one fitted to my old NV, My local mechanic/workshop ordered it, around 4 days to arrive, they have contacts here in Thailand, they fit them on a regular basis I have no Idea where it came from, not like the original (bigger) as a different size belt was fitted, I don't think I paid more than 4k all up, after 5yrs still OK.

You must be lucky, all I have been offered is a reworked unit not new with a twelve month warranty for 13K. The unit I am looking at is a perfect replica/copy of the original Sanden and is supplied worldwide , cost is approx $US 80 at Factory so I am trying to guess how much to get here.

[brianthainess]

32 minutes ago, PJPom said:

You must be lucky, all I have been offered is a reworked unit not new with a twelve month warranty for 13K. The unit I am looking at is a perfect replica/copy of the original Sanden and is supplied worldwide , cost is approx $US 80 at Factory so I am trying to guess how much to get here.

What is wrong with the old one? On Lazada less than 7k but looks like no clutch/pully fitted.  Have you actually asked Honda how much?. I would try another workshop.

[PJPom]

18 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

What is wrong with the old one? On Lazada less than 7k but looks like no clutch/pully fitted.  Have you actually asked Honda how much?. I would try another workshop.

Compressor gives adequate gas flow only when driving above 1500-2000 revs, sitting at traffic lights air temperature on a hot day can reach high twenties from the outlets, not comfortable.

On Lazada there are only used ones about 2500bht, haven't see the one you are referring to. I will ask Honda in Krabi tomorrow and let you know, Honda are noted for their spare parts prices . 

Last Thursday was spent checking out prices from three different workshops that claimed to be specialists, 13k from one with one year warranty but only a refurbished unit, next one 10k with again S/H unit and six months warranty , final one again no new compressor but probably 20k if must have new. I gave up knowing my local mechanic can fit a compressor if I supply it for 1K. 

I must learn technical Thai , very frustrating as terms differ so much.

[brianthainess]

1 hour ago, PJPom said:

Compressor gives adequate gas flow only when driving above 1500-2000 revs, sitting at traffic lights air temperature on a hot day can reach high twenties from the outlets, not comfortable.

On Lazada there are only used ones about 2500bht, haven't see the one you are referring to. I will ask Honda in Krabi tomorrow and let you know, Honda are noted for their spare parts prices . 

Last Thursday was spent checking out prices from three different workshops that claimed to be specialists, 13k from one with one year warranty but only a refurbished unit, next one 10k with again S/H unit and six months warranty , final one again no new compressor but probably 20k if must have new. I gave up knowing my local mechanic can fit a compressor if I supply it for 1K. 

I must learn technical Thai , very frustrating as terms differ so much.

I had the same problem on my newer car, not cold on idle, 500b for re-gas solved it, straight away.

just saying I would take it to a car A/C place first if you haven't tried that already. I couldn't believe the difference. They didn't even check for gas leaks, and when they had finished, he just felt it they didn't even use a thermometer. still good 2 yrs later. Yes dealers are rip off prices. Thai for not cold =Mia Yen, is normally enough for them to understand. Ow gas new crap. 

[PJ71]

5 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Thai for not cold =Mia Yen, is normally enough for them to understand. Ow gas new crap.

lol

[brianthainess]

8 hours ago, PJPom said:

Compressor gives adequate gas flow only when driving above 1500-2000 revs, sitting at traffic lights air temperature on a hot day can reach high twenties from the outlets, not comfortable.

On Lazada there are only used ones about 2500bht, haven't see the one you are referring to. I will ask Honda in Krabi tomorrow and let you know, Honda are noted for their spare parts prices . 

Last Thursday was spent checking out prices from three different workshops that claimed to be specialists, 13k from one with one year warranty but only a refurbished unit, next one 10k with again S/H unit and six months warranty , final one again no new compressor but probably 20k if must have new. I gave up knowing my local mechanic can fit a compressor if I supply it for 1K. 

I must learn technical Thai , very frustrating as terms differ so much.

I forgot one other thing to check, make sure the electric radiator fan comes on when you turn on the A/C   I have had those fail on both cars

[lom]

25 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

I forgot one other thing to check, make sure the electric radiator fan comes on when you turn on the A/C

If the fan not works then the symptom will be exactly those that the OP described, A/C radiator being cooled down enough when car is moving at speed but not enough when standing still or moving slowly.

Those electric fans are a common cause of failure on older cars.

[brianthainess]

10 hours ago, lom said:

If the fan not works then the symptom will be exactly those that the OP described, A/C radiator being cooled down enough when car is moving at speed but not enough when standing still or moving slowly.

Those electric fans are a common cause of failure on older cars.

I had one fail on a 6yr old Nissan Juke cost me 6k from Nissan, it lasted 14 months (I had a big row with Nissan over that). I then brought one from a FB Battery shop under 2K 4years later still works fine.

[PJPom]

Thanks to you who have offered suggestions, I have checked the fans ,temp sensors, gas pressure and all are OK. The compressor is twenty four years old and I am sure it has been used quite a lot. 
It is a scroll type and it is inevitable that it has worn enough to lose some of its capabilities at low revs.

I have tried everyone on Lazada with no success, all they offer is a used unit, dirty or cleaned for 2K to 5K with a warranty no longer than three months.

Aliexpress has new units with full twelve months warranty for approximately 5000 baht including postage, what my question is will I get charged a fortune by Customs as it comes from China.

Has anyone had any experience of buying from China , if so can you give me any information.  Thanks.

[brianthainess]

9 minutes ago, PJPom said:

Thanks to you who have offered suggestions, I have checked the fans ,temp sensors, gas pressure and all are OK. The compressor is twenty four years old and I am sure it has been used quite a lot. 
It is a scroll type and it is inevitable that it has worn enough to lose some of its capabilities at low revs.

I have tried everyone on Lazada with no success, all they offer is a used unit, dirty or cleaned for 2K to 5K with a warranty no longer than three months.

Aliexpress has new units with full twelve months warranty for approximately 5000 baht including postage, what my question is will I get charged a fortune by Customs as it comes from China.

Has anyone had any experience of buying from China , if so can you give me any information.  Thanks.

I have never been charged by customs for anything from China. (COD)

[lom]

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

I have never been charged by customs for anything from China. (COD)

There is no customs fee between China and Thailand because of the China-Asean Free Trade Agreement.

I've bought solar equipment worth many hundred thousand bahts from Alibaba and I frequently buy goods from AliExpress and I've never paid any customs fee.

[PJPom]

Final information for you all who have given advice or suggestions.  I got my Thai Wife to phone Honda in Krabi to check cost of a compressor, after being given Vin number and engine number they said they would call back.  After about half an hour they called and the simple answer was " no have" so Aliexpress is the answer , 4917 Bht   including postage and delivery by 05 January. So amusing that Sanden, the original Thai manufacturers no longer supplies the compressor, it is made in Guangzoo, China. Thanks to all who responded to my post....Have a Merry Christmas...