Customer
Service: Warranties
All
of our parts come with a warranty of at least
one full year! Our warranty covers
sending a replacement part and getting the other
part back. Please contact us for more
specifics.
It is our policy to replace
ALL defective or wrong parts. If you believe you have a
defective or wrong part, please visit our Contact
Us page and use the email subject "Warranty
Issue," so that we can get you a replacement part
as soon as possible.
Returning defective or
wrong parts is treated as a standard
return and subject to a restocking
fee: there are no exceptions to this
policy. Installed parts are not returnable
for a refund, but we will arrange to get you
a replacement part, if the part has failed after
installation. This policy helps ensure
fast resolution of any warranty issues.
Please be sure to include
current contact telephone and email information
so that an Auto Parts Point technician can contact
you if needed to help with troubleshooting tips,
or to arrange a part replacement.
PT Cruiser & Neon SRT4 Turbochargers-
Part no. 40-300083 - Due to
frequent system contamination, we require the oil line to be replaced in order
to warranty the turbocharger. Customers are responsible for providing the
proof of purchase and the proof of install of the oil line for the turbocharger
to be covered under warranty.
Subaru Turbochargers - Due to
oil starvation caused by the banjo bolt and in accordance with Subaru's service
bulletin, the factory oil feed banjo bolt must be replaced in order to qualify
for warranty coverage for all Subaru turbochargers.
Electric Steering Racks -
Electric Steering Racks come with a 1 Year Parts Warranty. We offer a full 3
Year Warranty on all other Steering Racks, unless otherwise noted.
Car Radio and Navigation units - These units may require dealer programming, please consult
your local dealer prior to install.
Air Conditioning Compressor
Warranty
AC
COMPRESSOR WARRANTY AGREEMENT – PLEASE
READ CAREFULLY
Note: Failure
to follow these 12 steps when installing your AC compressor
part will void your warranty.
- MUST clean A/C system with
an approved flush, using an approved flushing
method (R141b and Dura Flush are approved).
If an approved flush is not available, an
in-line filter MUST be installed per the instructions
included with the compressor.
- MUST replace the filter
dryer or accumulator. No exceptions:
if you do not buy this from us, make sure
to keep you receipt, in case of a warranty
claim.
- MUST replace the orifice
tube or liquid line that contains orifice
tube (if applicable).
- Inspect/replace the thermostatic
expansion valve and clean theinlet screen
(if applicable).
- Check for proper air flow
through the condenser and radiator cooling
fins (condenser may need to be replaced; see
additional information in the instructions
included with the compressor).
- Check for proper fan clutch
or electric fan operation.
- Check the compressor clutch
air gap before installation (refer to OEM
or compressor manufacturer’s specifications).
- Must add the correct type
and amount of refrigerant oil (refer to OEM
or compressor manufacturer’s specifications).
- After hose assemblies are
attached, turn the compressor shaft (not just
the clutch pulley) a minimum of ten times
to clear the oil from the compressor (a spanner
wrench may be required).
- Check the compressor clutch
electrical circuit for proper voltage (use
either OEM or compressor manufacturer’s
specifications).
- Use only R12 or R134a refrigerant.
- Evacuate the entire A/C
system for a minimum of 45 minutes, if the
temperature is above 80 degrees F (60 minutes
for a dual-air system, or if temperature is
below 80 degrees F).
All late 90s -2006 Honda CR-V models: The condenser containing the drier must be changed to
satisfy the proper installation requirements.
MOST REMANUFACTURED COMPRESSORS
DO NOT CONTAIN OIL. SOME NEW UNITS DO
CONTAIN OIL. You MUST add oil per OEM
or compressor manufacturer’s recommendations.
The WARRANTY IS VOID UNLESS THESE DIRECTIONS
ARE FOLLOWED. PROPER INSTALLATION IS
A MUST - PLEASE FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS.
INSTALLATION
NOTES:
A
compressor is a motor, and like any motor, the
oil reservoir must be clean and contain oil.
The system (condenser, lines, etc.) is the oil
reservoir. It all must be clean.
You must flush the lines and condenser with
a liquid flush. We recommend using only
a liquid flush, followed by compressed air.
Use of Varsol to clean the condenser and all
hoses is acceptable. The cleaning
procedure should be followed with a "no
residue" solvent, such as Chlorothane or
Trichlorothane. MasterChem A/C Flush
is recommended, followed by compressed air.
PROCEDURE:
- Remove refrigerant, following
all federal disposal guidelines and regulations,
and remove the old compressor. Disconnect
the high pressure line (the small line) at
the evaporator (for now leave the orifice
tube /expansion valve in place).
- IMPORTANT: The high
pressure lines and condenser will most likely
be dirty. Flush the lines and
the condenser with the recommended liquid
flush, followed by compressed air. Pour
about one quart of cleaner into the high pressure
line, at the point where it attaches to the
compressor. Let it flow down into the
condenser and then blow it out with plenty
of air. Once dirty fluid and debris
stop coming out, repeat with more cleaner
and air. Repeat this procedure until
you get clean fluid to exit the lines.
- In most cases, the orifice
screen or dryer filter will have kept the
evaporator free from debris. If
the evaporator is dirty, it must also be cleaned.
Use only a "no residue" solvent
in the evaporator, as these solvents evaporate
quickly. Extra care is necessary
to blow all the solvent from the evaporator
because the tubes are often not at the lowest
point of the core: after the evaporator is
flushed, you should allow additional time
with the vacuum pump on the system in order
to "boil out" all the solvent.
No solvent must be left in the system.
- Always, WITH NO EXCEPTION,
install a new accumulator or dryer filter,
and orifice tube (in addition, certain vehicles
require a new "liquid line," which
contains the orifice tube). If
it is clean and in working order, it is acceptable
to use the old expansion valve on vehicles
that are equipped accordingly. At this
point, with everything clean, install the
compressor.
- Vacuum and service the
system (vacuum the system for a minimum of
30 minutes, or for a full hour, if the evaporator
was flushed).
IMPORTANT
NOTES :
- Our compressors are
shipped with NO OIL.
New compressors may be shipped with
or without oil, so check tagging and labeling
on the box. Add the appropriate oil
charge to the system based on manufacturers'
specifications prior to the refrigerant charge.
(Most front-air-only systems use eight ounces
of refrigerant oil. Most rear-air systems
(i.e.. minivans, etc.) use twelve total ounces
of refrigerant oil. MAKE SURE TO
CHECK MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
- We recommend PAG oil
of the appropriate viscosity that is compatible
with R12 or R134a refrigerants.
- We make every effort
to supply all compressors with the appropriate
electrical connections. However, it
is possible that the connector on the compressor
we shipped you differs from your application.
If this is the case, you may cut the
wire in order to use your connection WITHOUT
affecting your warranty. If switches
and/or a line manifold are necessary, use
these from the old unit.
- All compressors are
bench-tested at standard RPMs, however, compressors
MAY NOT necessarily turn by hand.
- DO NOT USE ANY REFRIGERANTS
OTHER THAN PURE R12 FOR R12
SYSTEMS AND PURE R134 FOR R134 SYSTEMS.
BLENDS SUCH AS HOT SHOT,
FREEZE 12, FREE ZONE etc., OR ANY OTHER R22/R122
ETC BLEND WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. NO
EXCEPTIONS.
The following
information must be returned with a warranty
claim on an A/C compressor:
- A copy of the original repair
order.
- A copy of the invoice for
the unit purchased.
- A copy of the parts supplier
invoice for the receiver dryer; expansion
valve; orifice tube (if so equipped); A/C
system flush; A/C hose assemblies (if applicable);
and any other components replaced when the
compressor was installed.
- A copy of the second (replacement)
work order.
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