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Title: Air Con Questions
Post by: Proz on 09 September 2009, 18:45:54
Coming home from work i thought the aircon wasnt as cold as it should be at "LO" ..... in fact it feels cooler at 16c than at LO so i was thinking re-gas  :-/
However when i sit in the car with no radio on and fan turned down to minimum i hear what i can only describe as like a hiss when i put air con on but this noise goes away when i hit ECO ... The fans on the radiator do run when aircon is put on though .... hiss may not be the right word for what i hear but i dont think ive ever heard this before ....
HELP !!    :y
Title: Re: Air Con Questions
Post by: al brown on 09 September 2009, 19:14:09
I am sure mine made an odd noise (very quiet tho) when it was low on gas. Pump was still spinning but air wasnt very cold. Not much you can do but get it checked and gassed as needed.
Al
Title: Re: Air Con Questions
Post by: Proz on 09 September 2009, 19:20:51
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I am sure mine made an odd noise (very quiet tho) when it was low on gas. Pump was still spinning but air wasnt very cold. Not much you can do but get it checked and gassed as needed.
Al

Yes im hoping its just needing gas but was a wee bit concerned with the noise ..... i have a pc diag kit i will stick it on tomorrow just to see if there are any codes ..... dont have time just now as im going to cheer on my team Scotland to no doubt another glorious failure  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Air Con Questions
Post by: Proz on 09 September 2009, 21:27:06
I may have to take up Kwik-Fits offer on re-gass  :-/
Title: Re: Air Con Questions
Post by: al brown on 09 September 2009, 21:32:31
There are better places than them.
Al
Title: Re: Air Con Questions
Post by: Proz on 09 September 2009, 21:41:10
I dont know if there is much in my area .... better check yellow pages  :y
Title: Re: Air Con Questions
Post by: dbug on 09 September 2009, 22:40:45
Don't use Kwik Fat mate - they'll only break it up  :(
Title: Re: Air Con Questions
Post by: Proz on 09 September 2009, 22:48:18
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Don't use Kwik Fat mate - they'll only break it up  :(

I know  :-/  .... but there doesnt appear to be anywhere else within 1hr 30 mins from me  :(
Title: Re: Air Con Questions
Post by: dbug on 09 September 2009, 22:49:39
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Don't use Kwik Fat mate - they'll only break it up  :(

I know  :-/  .... but there doesnt appear to be anywhere else within 1hr 30 mins from me  :(

Look for a mobile guy - I use a guy that does all the local farm equipment :y
Title: Re: Air Con Questions
Post by: al brown on 09 September 2009, 23:15:56
If there really is no mobile guy near then bodge it and scarper it will have to be. Just dont get ripped off and keep in mind they will regas to a pressure not a weight, which is fine normally if all you need is a top up. LP should be about 35 psi and HP should be about 2.5x ambient temp (*f). Should be less than £50 for a top up, around £60 for full check.
Al
Title: Re: Air Con Questions
Post by: Proz on 10 September 2009, 13:05:33
Well i took a chance and went to Kwik Fit and got the aircon checked .... thankfully there was no leak and they recharged the gas ..... i must say its a lot better than its ever been and ive had the car for some 18 months or more  :y  ..... plus it only cost me £35 cause i got discount because my step son knows the wee girl that works there  :y :y .... bargain  :y .... touch wood all is well just now and i can't fault there service . :)
Title: Re: Air Con Questions
Post by: Omegadoha, Desert Member on 10 September 2009, 19:35:13
As far as I know, Kiwk fit will only regass if they can get it cooler than what it currently is. They declined to do mine a few weeks ago, stating that they wouldn't be able to get it any cooler.
Title: Re: Air Con Questions
Post by: Proz on 10 September 2009, 19:58:40
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As far as I know, Kiwk fit will only regass if they can get it cooler than what it currently is. They declined to do mine a few weeks ago, stating that they wouldn't be able to get it any cooler.

Yeah they have a guarentee that if they cant get it 10% colder there is no charge ... as said mine is better than its ever been  :y