Honda Fit A/C Compressors and Clutches
While its great to take your Honda Fit for a spin on a hot summer day and enjoy the sun, rolling the windows down is no way to combat humidity. The A/C compressor is the primary component of your Hondas air conditioning system. You can find a wide selection of Honda Fit A/C compressors and clutches to choose from.
What does the A/C compressor and clutch do?The compressor’s function is to pressurize a gas known as refrigerant until it drops into a cold liquid state. While this is happening, the refrigerant is circulated through the system, cooling the air at a junction called the condenser or evaporator. A/C compressor clutches are instrumental to this process because they allow the compressor to switch between on and off states as needed.
What metrics define a high-quality A/C compressor?The A/C system in your Honda can use A/C compressors from different manufacturers, not just the original brand. However, the Fit only uses a single type of A/C compressor, meaning that there are no defining traits to look for in a replacement one, such as power draw or durability. The upside to this is that it is easy to find a replacement.
Why is a healthy A/C compressor clutch important?While this part is essential for your A/C compressor to work in the first place, its also important for ensuring that the air conditioning can disengage from time to time for a rest. In many vehicles, this will happen in response to a temperature sensor that decides when the air is cool enough to shut the A/C compressor off for a bit. When the A/C compressor clutch is doing its job, the amount of wear and tear imposed on your air conditioning system as well as the flywheel and engine will be minimized, improving gas mileage and the overall health of the vehicle.
Is it recommended to use aftermarket compressor clutches?There are some parts of your car that shouldnt be purchased as refurbished components, but the compressor clutch isnt one of them. Because of its durable construction and relatively limited usage over the course of its life span, both aftermarket and stock parts will work equally as well.
Can you use parts from other vehicle models?Because matching components are frequently used for similar models, it is possible to find a clutch from other vehicle models that will fit your Honda Fit. Just make sure to check the compatibility lists included with most products.