Climate Control FIX

todddejag · 26 January 2005

:biggrin: Thank you NSXprime & briank...
Shortly after buying my '91, my CCU would only work intermitently. Then, stopped working completely. (no display,no function) I was told by my local dealer that a whole new unit would cost about $2,000!

Considering that I have 5 other cars to maintain, this was not good news. I heard about this website & began to look for info. On numberous occasions, brianks' name came up for CCU repair. After a couple of emails I was convinced to try the $150 fix.
Brian also indicated that seldom did the front part of the unit go bad (display) and usually all problems were caused by the back half (computer board). Just in case, I priced the units at discount (still $580 or $850). Brian also gave me the info.,threads from this site & helpful hints in order to remove the unit & console....Long story short...Everything works perfectly! :biggrin: Brian, you are a guru! ( not to mention saving me a pile of money! ) Removal took approx. 45 min. & refitting about 30 mins.
Thanks again nsxprime and briank...could not have done it without either of you! :biggrin: ...Not bad for a girl, right?... Deborah in Knoxville

MJK · 26 January 2005

todddejag said:
:biggrin: Thank you NSXprime & briank...
Shortly after buying my '91, my CCU would only work intermitently. Then, stopped working completely. (no display,no function) I was told by my local dealer that a whole new unit would cost about $2,000! Considering that I have 5 other cars to maintain, this was not good news. I heard about this website & began to look for info. On numberous occasions, brianks' name came up for CCU repair. After a couple of emails I was convinced to try the $150 fix.
Brian also indicated that seldom did the front part of the unit go bad (display) and usually all problems were caused by the back half (computer board). Just in case, I priced the units at discount (still $580 or $850). Brian also gave me the info.,threads from this site & helpful hints in order to remove the unit & console....Long story short...Everything works perfectly! :biggrin: Brian, you are a guru! ( not to mention saving me a pile of money! ) Removal took approx. 45 min. & refitting about 30 mins.
Thanks again nsxprime and briank...could not have done it without either of you! :biggrin: ...Not bad for a girl, right?... Deborah in Knoxville

I lived in Knoxville for years and loved it, but that sounds exactly like Harper Acura. Glad you got it fixed without 'em! If you see a white NSX on game weekends, wave and say hi!

Briank · 26 January 2005

Deborah Thanks for your kind words and the business I am glad to help.

(Moderator this could be moved to the vendor forum)

bangbang001 · 27 January 2005

I would also like to give thanks to Briank for fixing my ccu.
He got it on 01-18-05 and I got it back on 01-22-05. Thanks for the quick service and it works perfectly.

Brian M
Atl Ga.

gene '96 #178 · 27 January 2005

Brian also fixed mine last month (sounds like he has been very busy).....
I have nothing but praise for the excellent job performed and the quick turn around time. For anyone else needing their CC unit repaired (and not feeling confident in doing it themselves), Brian is the answer!!!! :smile:

Darkcyd · 27 January 2005

Interesting what Deborah relayed from Brian. So I guess my question is this: If the front (display) rarely goes bad... what's wrong with mine? :tongue: My display went intermittent before completely dying. However, functions still work just fine. I'd like to get it fixed, just don't know where to start.

Briank · 27 January 2005

Darkcyd

The control board supplies power to light up the display. When the control board caps leak they damage the circuit board cutting that power. Repairing that damage brings the display back to life.

Darkcyd · 27 January 2005

So is this a minor or major fix? Is it something where I could remove the CCU from the dash and take it into an electronics shop to have repaired or would I have to take it to a dealership or send it out to someone, say you, to have it worked on? Any idea on a rough estimate of what it would cost to repair it, if it is indeed the caps leaking? Your advice is much appreciated. :smile:

Briank · 27 January 2005

Darkcyd said:
"So is this a minor or major fix?"

I think it’s a minor fix but I have done enough of them so it's getting routine.
Looking at the cost for new parts its major.

Darkcyd said:
"Is it something where I could remove the CCU from the dash and take it into an electronics shop to have repaired or would I have to take it to a dealership or send it out to someone, say you, to have it worked on?"

Many electronics shops can replace the bad capacitors and attempt to repair the board damage caused by those caps leaking. Unfortunately that does not always fix the problems. If you take it to the dealer they will install new parts $800 for the control board and $1000 for the display. You can send it to me or one of the other sources to have it repaired, do a search here on prime.

Darkcyd said:
"Any idea on a rough estimate of what it would cost to repair it, if it is indeed the caps leaking? Your advice is much appreciated"

I charge $150 to repair the CCU control board. PM me for more info :smile:

4AU4LIFE · 27 January 2005

Gotta throw my .02 in.
Brian hooked me up too. Great job and excellent communication.

synergy004 · 28 January 2005

BrianK, im sold, sounds like a good guy. My crap went out awhile ago and I think it's time to fix.

Brian if you could PM meor post info on what I need to do to get my board out to you.

thanks
gil

Darkcyd · 28 January 2005

Thanks for the info. I will definitely get in touch with you in the next couple months. I just finished repairing my front lip, weather stripping along the door, and painting the brake calipers. After I finish the lexan engine cover, repairing the CCU will be in the next round of work done, along with the trunk struts. :smile:

Shaun Ray · 14 February 2005

Another bump for BrianK. Sent my CCU board to him and within a week it was returned. Put it in that same day and my climate system is fixed! Brian performs world class service.

I'm one happy new NSX owner. The previous owner was quoted $1800 to fix the climate control and the power transistor. She took that off the selling price of the car. I came out really well on the deal since it only cost $150 to fix! Guess I can get the T/B and W/P serviced on the savings!

Thanks again Brian.

Briank · 14 February 2005

Hey Shaun, Gene, 92NSX, Brian M

Glad to help and thanks for the business.

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