Description
Used Honda Accord AC Compressor for Sale, Year-Specific Across Eight Generations
The Honda Accord has been one of the best-selling vehicles in the US market for over three decades, with eight distinct generations produced between 1990 and the present. As an Accord owner, you are part of a massive community with strong parts availability and active enthusiast support. The A/C compressor is one of the more commonly replaced components on an aging Accord, especially as cars cross the 100,000 to 200,000 mile mark and original compressors reach end of service life.
A verified used Accord A/C compressor restores full cabin cooling at a fraction of new OEM or aftermarket pricing, which is increasingly important on older Accords where new OEM compressors are no longer available from Honda dealers and aftermarket options have become harder to source. We carry compressors across all eight US Accord generations: CB (1990-1993), CD (1994-1997), CG (1998-2002), CL (2003-2007), CP (2008-2012), CR (2013-2017), CV (2018-2022) and CW (2023+).
Call (240) 301-0095 with your Accord year, trim and engine code to confirm we have the correct compressor in stock for your specific application.
Honda Accord US Generation Reference
CB Generation (1990 to 1993)
4th gen Accord: F22A or F22B 2.2L I4, R-134a refrigerant (from 1992 onward, earlier was R-12)
Body styles: sedan, coupe and wagon
CD Generation (1994 to 1997)
5th gen Accord: F22B/F23A I4 or J30A V6 (1995+), R-134a
Body styles: sedan, coupe and wagon
CG Generation (1998 to 2002)
6th gen Accord: F23A I4 or J30A V6, R-134a
Body styles: sedan and coupe
CL Generation (2003 to 2007)
7th gen Accord: K24A4/K24A8 I4 or J30A4 V6, R-134a
Body styles: sedan and coupe
CP Generation (2008 to 2012)
8th gen Accord: K24Z2/K24Z3 I4 or J35Z2 V6 (very limited Hybrid for 2014 CR start), R-134a
Body styles: sedan and coupe
CR Generation (2013 to 2017)
9th gen Accord: K24W I4 or J35Y6 V6 or Hybrid (K24W7 + electric compressor), R-134a typical, R-1234yf on late production
Body styles: sedan and coupe (coupe discontinued after 2017)
CV Generation (2018 to 2022)
10th gen Accord: K20C4 1.5L turbo or K20C1 2.0L turbo or Hybrid (LFC1 2.0L i-MMD with electric compressor), R-1234yf
Body style: sedan only (coupe discontinued)
CW Generation (2023 Onward)
11th gen Accord: K20C4 1.5L turbo or Hybrid (LFB13 2.0L i-MMD with electric compressor), R-1234yf
Body style: sedan only
Why Year-Specific Ordering Matters
The Accord A/C compressor part number depends on multiple variables that change across generations:
Physical mounting geometry: each generation has different engine bay packaging
Refrigerant type: R-134a on older generations, R-1234yf on newer (different oil specifications)
Electrical interface: connector style and pinout vary across generations
Drive type: belt-driven on most variants, electric compressor on hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants
Engine variant: I4 vs V6 use different compressor mounting positions even within same generation
Pulley groove count: typically 5, 6 or 7 grooves depending on application
We cannot ship a generic Accord compressor that fits all generations. Customer must specify year, engine and trim before ordering so we ship the correct part.
Signs Your Honda Accord A/C Compressor Needs Replacement
A/C blows warm air with system commanded on
Audible click missing when you press A/C button (clutch not engaging)
Audible bearing roar from front of engine with A/C on or off
Engine bay belt squeal that appears with A/C engagement
Visible refrigerant oil residue around compressor (shaft seal leak)
A/C cooling declined gradually over weeks (slow refrigerant loss)
Shredded or broken accessory belt (compressor seizure)
Hybrid Accord: A/C does not work at all (electric compressor inverter failure)
Hybrid Accord: HVAC fault codes on diagnostic scan
Vehicle Compatibility
Application by Generation (year and engine specification required at order):
| Honda Accord CB | US 1990-1993, 4th gen, F22A/F22B I4 |
|---|---|
| Honda Accord CD | US 1994-1997, 5th gen, F22B/F23A I4 or J30A V6 (1995+) |
| Honda Accord CG | US 1998-2002, 6th gen, F23A I4 or J30A V6 |
| Honda Accord CL | US 2003-2007, 7th gen, K24A4/K24A8 I4 or J30A4 V6 |
| Honda Accord CP | US 2008-2012, 8th gen, K24Z2/K24Z3 I4 or J35Z2 V6 |
| Honda Accord CR | US 2013-2017, 9th gen, K24W I4 or J35Y6 V6 or Hybrid K24W7 |
| Honda Accord CV | US 2018-2022, 10th gen, K20C4 1.5T or K20C1 2.0T or Hybrid LFC1 |
| Honda Accord CW | US 2023+, 11th gen, K20C4 1.5T or Hybrid LFB13 |
| NOT Compatible | Across Accord generations (each generation requires its own part), and any non-Accord Honda without specific cross-reference verification |
Condition and Inspection
Clutch engagement verified (12V bench test on belt-driven units, electrical function test on hybrid electric compressors)
Pulley bearing condition confirmed (smooth spin, no roughness, no side-play)
Shaft seal area inspected (no visible oil residue indicating internal refrigerant leak)
Pressure test with shop air where possible (confirms no major leaks at fittings)
Year and engine application verified against customer order before shipping
Refrigerant type compatibility confirmed (R-134a or R-1234yf matched to vehicle)
Clutch face condition verified on belt-driven (friction surface intact)
Pulley alignment confirmed no wobble
Belt groove condition verified, no missing material
Service ports inspected clean threads, ready for new O-rings
Donor vehicle year and engine disclosed where available
Cleaned of engine grime before shipping
Packaged with port caps installed to prevent debris ingress
For Honda Accord US production 1990 to current (all 8 generations)
Year and engine application verified against order before shipping
Clutch engagement verified (or electrical function on hybrid)
Pulley bearing condition confirmed
Shaft seal area inspected
Pressure tested where possible
Refrigerant type compatibility confirmed (R-134a or R-1234yf)
Honda part number cross-reference against your VIN
Generation reference assistance for older Accord owners who do not know their chassis code
Donor vehicle year and engine disclosed
Honda specialist support team
Free shipping all 50 states
15 day replacement warranty on defects
No core charge, keep your old compressor
Daniel Pemberton –
Called about a compressor for my 2010 Accord LX-S V6 (CP gen). Vaz immediately asked for the year, trim and engine code which I appreciated since other vendors had been shipping wrong parts. They confirmed the V6 J35Z2 application in stock with bench test paperwork showing clutch engagement and bearing checks. Donor was a 2011 V6 Accord, which they disclosed. Bolted right up. Took the car to a local A/C shop for the evacuation and recharge, total cost was a fraction of dealer estimate. AC workin
Sofia Vasquez –
Got a compressor for my 2017 Accord Hybrid (CR gen). Vaz was very clear about the electric compressor difference from the gas version and verified my hybrid status before quoting. Electrical function test paperwork was included. Took it to my local hybrid specialist for install since high-voltage work needs proper training. One star off because the lead time was a few days longer than the standard belt-driven units, which is fair given how few hybrid Accord donors are available. Overall great se