Actually stopped working - evaporator core
07-11-16, 01:26 PM
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AC stopped working - evaporator core
Hey gang,
I have a 2008 400h and the AC stopped working. Took it to lexus and they said the evaporator core was leaking and $2k to replace. How common is this issue? Is there any other alternative?
I have a 2008 400h and the AC stopped working. Took it to lexus and they said the evaporator core was leaking and $2k to replace. How common is this issue? Is there any other alternative?
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07-11-16, 04:13 PM
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That's a hell of a repair bill for a $200 part. I would check around with an independent shop that specializes in a/c work. I personally would replace myself but you're going to need to evacuate the system to recharge the freon.
And pretty rare but a/c systems do sometimes develop leaks.
And pretty rare but a/c systems do sometimes develop leaks.
07-12-16, 10:15 AM
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That's a hell of a repair bill for a $200 part. I would check around with an independent shop that specializes in a/c work. I personally would replace myself but you're going to need to evacuate the system to recharge the freon.
And pretty rare but a/c systems do sometimes develop leaks.
And pretty rare but a/c systems do sometimes develop leaks.
I've talked to one independent mechanic and they're saying around $1-1.2k right now. It seems to be up to 8-9 hours of work to remove the dash and do the replacement so I don't think its unreasonable.
07-12-16, 06:14 PM
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no, they just told me it was leaking and it'd be $2k to fix - i guess i can get a second opinion from another mechanic if the leak can be visually inspected??
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