# Lexus RX 330 A/C Condenser

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx-330-a-c-condenser/71524>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [March 20, 2012, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx-330-a-c-condenser/71524 "2012-03-20T00:02:30Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Lakkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ebca7d/32.png) [@Lakkey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lakkey)\
**Post date:** [March 20, 2012, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx-330-a-c-condenser/71524/1 "2012-03-20T00:02:30Z")

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I have a 2004 lexus RX 330. Runs great but I noticed the A/C is not cooling as well as it is supposed to. I took the vehicle to the dealership for a recall and upon inspection, I was told the A/C condenser is leaking. They said the parts cost $236.00 and total cost of replacement is $1411.00. Is this an accurate quote as I don’t understand how labor to remove and install a new condenser would cost more than $1000.00

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**Author:** ![raj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c0e974/32.png) [@raj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raj)\
**Post date:** [March 20, 2012, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx-330-a-c-condenser/71524/2 "2012-03-20T00:25:04Z")

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Get a 2nd estimate at an AC versed independent shop.

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**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\
**Post date:** [March 20, 2012, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx-330-a-c-condenser/71524/3 "2012-03-20T00:28:20Z")

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You should ask the dealer to explain thier charges, somebody is mixed up.  
An O.E. condenser is $840, the labor is 2.1 hours plus evacuate and recharge (1.4 hours).  
An aftermarket A/C condenser should be less than half the price of a factory part.