4.1 L V - 8 engine, Automatic transmission, Leather interior, Factory wire wheels, Needs air conditioner compressor
I have replaced
the air conditioner compressor 3 times in the last 8 years.
The 2002 - 2006 CR - V has been pretty reliable, although not completely trouble - free, and some problems, e.g. with
the air conditioner compressor, could be quite expensive to repair.
To improve efficiency, and because the gasoline engine shuts down during electric - only operation, [50] the alternator, power steering pump, and
air conditioner compressor are beltless; rather than being tied to engine output, [50] these components are powered by electric motors via the battery instead.
By running on pure electric power,
the air conditioner compressor begins cooling the car more quickly than in a conventional system.
Air conditioner compressor: noisy.
The air conditioner compressor on BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is integrated in the 120 - volt network.
The belts driven by this pulley operate the alternator, the power steering pump,
the air conditioner compressor and the engine cooling fan.The extended warranty coverage will be six years or 60,000 miles for the affected parts.
The serpentine drive belt (different from a timing belt) is a continuous loop belt that snakes its way through and around your engine compartment to drive power to major engine parts, like the alternator, water pump, power steering pump and
the air conditioner compressor.