When is the time for aircond check-up?

[vr2turbo]

Oh yeah, just pray I don't face what BH experienced. lol

touch wood, touch wood.....

 

[ddv_nk12]

Oh yeah, touch wood touch wood. Thank God nothing like that happened this morning.

 

[Caringauto]

Always Chicken and Egg story.
I have one friend service yearly, cost RM250, 5 years RM1250.00
Another friend don't service. Air con konk in 5 years, Repairs also RM1250.00
Same cost but minus 5 years of service time.

Depend on what model and how long your car have been drive
Example : Nissan Vannette C22 full set air-cond system only RM1300 include (new compressor,New condenser ,brand new cooling coil , new condenser fan motor , piping n Receiver drier , expansion valve and ETC)

For proton wira model no matter 1.3 , 1.5 or 1.6
Only piece of recond compressor is already RM 300 brand new - RM 600
brand new condensor - rm 250
Rec-drier - RM 60
Exp valve - rm 90
Fan motor - rm 180
Labour??? Gas ??? cooling coil??

Different car have different pricing
(not to offense but to explain to public)

 

[vr2turbo]

Yup, some compressor alone already RM1500 to 2000.....

 

[Caringauto]

For your info if your air-cond suddently become warm and hot

1.You should check your air-cond system (Gas level) but nt top up
2.If gas leak (Where and Why) - Air-cond gas will remain up to 10 years , gas won't be dissappear itself
3.If you only top up gas and let it run but never really check the leaking spot ,it will cause compressor oil level go low and will cause compressor jam (Damage)
4.Air-cond Theory same as Engine Theory , if ur engine is leaking , oil level become low and low, imagine what will happen to ur engine and piston when oil left 2L or 2 1/2L ???
5.If your'r in low budjet to repair ur air-cond system , you can only refill the gas n kip running but request the mechanic to refill compressor oil too.
6.But it won't last long cause gt leaking spot !!
7.You can find some used part example , Compressor , cooling coil
8.If cooling coil (under you dashboard) leaking , air-cond gas won't have big effect to ADULTS but to babys or child may cause BIG PROBLEM (asma) because air-cond contain chlorofluorocarbons (a harmful gas to human body)

I'm a mechanic and i hereby sharing some air-cond knowledge to every1 here, i believe every 1 have their own reliable mechanic or workshop.

---------- Post added at 01:53 PM ---------- 6 hour anti-bump limit - Previous post was at 01:52 PM ----------

Yup, some compressor alone already RM1500 to 2000.....

Bro , wat model of car u driving??

 

[EvolutionV7]

If my air con sometimes blow cold air..but sometimes not cold (only blow air but not cold at all)..after a while it turn back to cold air

What does it means? FYI. i just service my aircon 2mths ago.

 

[Caringauto]

If my air con sometimes blow cold air..but sometimes not cold (only blow air but not cold at all)..after a while it turn back to cold air

What does it means? FYI. i just service my aircon 2mths ago.

1.U check ur air-cond compressor gt cut off anot?

 

[vr2turbo]

Bro , wat model of car u driving??

Friend's car, but my own Sonata III also ask before cost around RM1300

 

[achelone]

can i ask a question. my aircond mostly blow hot air during noon but at night it blow cold air....condenser need cleaning?

 

[Caringauto]

can i ask a question. my aircond mostly blow hot air during noon but at night it blow cold air....condenser need cleaning?

1.Mayb ur air-cond is running high pressure due to condensor can't fully function (mayb dirty or stuck)
Suggest send to shop for check or service ur air-cond , if nt compressor will be damage

 

[vr2turbo]

If my air con sometimes blow cold air..but sometimes not cold (only blow air but not cold at all)..after a while it turn back to cold air

What does it means? FYI. i just service my aircon 2mths ago.

Check whether Compressor coming on and off and /or Thermostat faulty.

---------- Post added at 02:18 PM ---------- 6 hour anti-bump limit - Previous post was at 02:11 PM ----------

can i ask a question. my aircond mostly blow hot air during noon but at night it blow cold air....condenser need cleaning?

Could be not enough refrigerant, air con fan not running fast enough so gas pressure goes up.
To me condenser usually do not get that dirty to block air flow.

 

[mick87]

my old myvi drive 5 years still so cold, no problem except the compressor got loud noise

 

[vr2turbo]

Since already have loud noise, not sure whether after service can the noise be lessen?

 

[Izso]

for the Myvi, I posted a DIY on how to install a aircon filter. Makes a difference in keeping the coil clean. It's crazy how dirty the filter gets after a while.

 

[vr2turbo]

Yup, can be very dirty.....

 

[Caringauto]

my old myvi drive 5 years still so cold, no problem except the compressor got loud noise

U'r lucky enough cause ur air-cond piping nv broken or stuck , compressor noise mayb because the pulley clutch bearing nt smooth ald, it's depends on luck also , nobody can confirm new car air cond can stand for how long also

---------- Post added at 11:42 PM ---------- 6 hour anti-bump limit - Previous post was at 11:39 PM ----------

for the Myvi, I posted a DIY on how to install a aircon filter. Makes a difference in keeping the coil clean. It's crazy how dirty the filter gets after a while.

for old car mayb still using the charcoal filter or the wool filter
but for new car like proton saga blm , it's washable so owner can take out n wash the filter wit water lik house air cond system

 

[sgwangacc]

For those cars without filter, they have to be serviced in car air-cond centres.

 

[vr2turbo]

For those cars without filter, they have to be serviced in car air-cond centres.

That one sure loh! have to take out the cooling coil to clean......

 

[Caringauto]

without filter , cooling coil will damage faster

 

[vr2turbo]

Not really. My two cars are old school so came without filters. Cooling coil also last for quite a few years.....