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Air-Con died (Octavia RS 2010)

  • 29-06-2012 12:47pm
    #1
    regedit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 862 ✭✭✭


    As I was parking the car the other day I thought I was hearing added engine noises but I could not see anything and all the warning lights were OK so I continued driving the next day but I noticed that the air con was no longer cooling the interior. The fans were blowing but bringing in almost warm air. I checked the fusebox but that was OK. The car has leather seats and its a nigh mare driving if it gets even a little bit warm outside. I brought the car to the dealership and asked them if they would come out and have a quick look at it (i.e. to determine if it was compressor, leakage or something third) but they almost laughed at me and told me that I would have to book-in the car and that the chances were that it could be the coolant [in my view, the coolant does not go instantly] or the compressor. Bringing it in on Tuesday
    The car came with 2 year warranty which has expired in January. How would you go trying to get a deal if the compressor has gone. I cannot afford a new one and my understanding is that it costs some 700 Euro!


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  • #2
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    regedit wrote: »
    As I was parking the car the other day I thought I was hearing added engine noises but I could not see anything and all the warning lights were OK so I continued driving the next day but I noticed that the air con was no longer cooling the interior. The fans were blowing but bringing in almost warm air. I checked the fusebox but that was OK. The car has leather seats and its a nigh mare driving if it gets even a little bit warm outside. I brought the car to the dealership and asked them if they would come out and have a quick look at it (i.e. to determine if it was compressor, leakage or something third) but they almost laughed at me and told me that I would have to book-in the car and that the chances were that it could be the coolant [in my view, the coolant does not go instantly] or the compressor. Bringing it in on Tuesday
    The car came with 2 year warranty which has expired in January. How would you go trying to get a deal if the compressor has gone. I cannot afford a new one and my understanding is that it costs some 700 Euro!


    If that's their attitude and your warranty is up then don't bother going to them. A reputable independent garage will be a better bet.

    However, on such a new car, I'd call Skoda Ireland and get their explanation for such a failure so soon...having said that, don;t hold your breath for any help from them.

    A look at the A/C compressor will tell a mechanic if the clutch on it is working correctly and a diagnostic check will give information on the refrigerant pressure etc.

    If you were hearing a noise then the compressor seems like a possibility as a loss of refrigerant wouldn't cause any noise.


  • #3
    regedit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 862 ✭✭✭regedit


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    If that's their attitude and your warranty is up then don't bother going to them. A reputable independent garage will be a better bet.

    However, on such a new car, I'd call Skoda Ireland and get their explanation for such a failure so soon...having said that, don;t hold your breath for any help from them.

    A look at the A/C compressor will tell a mechanic if the clutch on it is working correctly and a diagnostic check will give information on the refrigerant pressure etc.

    If you were hearing a noise then the compressor seems like a possibility as a loss of refrigerant wouldn't cause any noise.

    Thanks for that. I heard that noise once only to e honest. I've seen an add for fast fit who seem to be doing regassing for 40 euro so might bring the car there tomorrow.


  • #4
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,730 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Was it a mechanical noise or a hissing noise?


  • #5
    regedit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 862 ✭✭✭regedit


    mickdw wrote: »
    Was it a mechanical noise or a hissing noise?

    Not 100% sure anymore as I was not paying to much attention at the time but I would have said it was a a mechanical noise.


  • #6
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    regedit wrote: »
    Thanks for that. I heard that noise once only to e honest. I've seen an add for fast fit who seem to be doing regassing for 40 euro so might bring the car there tomorrow.


    Make sure they have the correct equipment that will pressure test the A/C system before adding gas.


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