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Air conditioning/regassing nationwide

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    #92
    kevin65
    Registered Users Posts: 537 ✭✭✭kevin65


    Yesterday, one of the hottest days of the year in Galway, my air con decided not to work. I have to wait until 10th July before Kenny Galway can look at it. Is there anyone in Galway that specialises in car air con that someone could recommend? Its a 151 sportage so still under warranty but if it just needed a re-gas then I'd consider getting it looked at somewhere apart from the main dealer.


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    #93
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    It could be tricky if the car is still under warranty to have another mech fix things.

    Halfords has a free check (I don[t think you need to commit to buy anything)
    http://www.halfords.ie/advice/motoring/service/halfords-car-air-conditioning-services


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    #94
    Carpentry
    Registered Users Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭Carpentry


    Pkiernan wrote: »
    Hi all.

    A.C. blows cold air very intermittently.
    Most of the time it doesn't but sometimes will.

    Could this be a sign of dodgy relay and if so which one and where?
    Faulty high pressure switch?
    Low pressure? (Saying this as the 2 times it worked this year was when car was left in hot sun all day)


    Thanks
    The 2nd, very common in Mark5. I bought one in Micksgarage and went to local mechanic to replace it, easy job, but better to lift the car and get it done from underneath - easier access. 200 plus VAT in frank keane$


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    #95
    gmannix1000
    Registered Users Posts: 95 ✭✭gmannix1000


    Hi All,

    Wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction.

    My AC started blowing warm air out at the start of the summer, was working fine all last summer, so brought it to a mechanic and it was low on gas. Got it regassed and it worked perfect for three weeks and now again the cool air isn't cool anymore. Car is an 2013 Audi A6.

    Has anyone any idea what could be the problem or point me in the right direction for a solution?


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    #96
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,159 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    You probably have a leak in the system. You would need to bring it to an air con specialist to have the system tested. (I think Halfords might be able to test it for you but they won't be able to fix it so probably worth getting it tested and fixed at the same place).

    There is already a air con service/regas recommendation thread on this forum:

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057599922


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    #97
    muddle84
    Registered Users Posts: 1,687 ✭✭✭muddle84


    kevin65 wrote: »
    Yesterday, one of the hottest days of the year in Galway, my air con decided not to work. I have to wait until 10th July before Kenny Galway can look at it. Is there anyone in Galway that specialises in car air con that someone could recommend? Its a 151 sportage so still under warranty but if it just needed a re-gas then I'd consider getting it looked at somewhere apart from the main dealer.

    Also looking for somewhere in Galway to look at my aircon on my 08 avensis. Was thinking of going to the main dealer but has anyone any experience with getting a main dealer to fix aircon?


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    #98
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users Posts: 81,671 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
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    muddle84 wrote: »
    Also looking for somewhere in Galway to look at my aircon on my 08 avensis. Was thinking of going to the main dealer but has anyone any experience with getting a main dealer to fix aircon?

    Any symptoms leading it up to it not working? Can you hear the AC engage when you turn it on?


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    #99
    muddle84
    Registered Users Posts: 1,687 ✭✭✭muddle84


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    Any symptoms leading it up to it not working? Can you hear the AC engage when you turn it on?

    Yeah it gradually got less effective over a few months and now it doesn't get colder whatsoever when i turn it on. It seems to be still quite good at de-misting the windscreen but no hope of cold air. When i turn it on i hear it kicking in and the engine labour a bit and visa versa when i turn it off. I tried to re-gas it with a halfords thingy and the pressure is fine though.


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    #100
    wonski
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    If you tried the Halford thing, then probably something else. Leak or compressor fault. I would have it looked at by mechanic or aircon specialist.


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    #101
    muddle84
    Registered Users Posts: 1,687 ✭✭✭muddle84


    wonski wrote: »
    If you tried the Halford thing, then probably something else. Leak or compressor fault. I would have it looked at by mechanic or aircon specialist.
    Exactly why I am asking for recomendation's on where to bring it in Galway.


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    #102
    Gregor Samsa
    Registered Users Posts: 8,947 ✭✭✭Gregor Samsa


    khaldrogo wrote: »
    If your AC isn't working due to low gas those kits don't have enough in them to get it working. They are 60/70e and won't work. Best of luck

    5 weeks ago (during the last warm spell in May), my vents were only blowing warm air (car was new to me, so this is the first time I noticed the issue). I happened to be near a Halfords, so thought I'd try the regass for €35. The guy rightly pointed out that if I had a leak, it wouldn't do anything, but I said to give it a go. When he put the gauge on, it read low pressure, and away he pumped. The air coming out of the vents started to immediately cool.

    5 weeks on, and here's the temperature at the vents yesterday when it was 32° outside (I calibrated the thermometer before taking the reading).

    42343439264_19229e46f2_z.jpg

    In my case it worked a treat anyway.


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    #103
    Lekrub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 418 ✭✭Lekrub


    Any suggestions for cork? Is Halfords the best bet if you get them to do it since another poster said it’s under €40.


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    #104
    wonski
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    Lekrub wrote: »
    Any suggestions for cork? Is Halfords the best bet if you get them to do it since another poster said it’s under €40.

    To be fair 35 euro is worth a risk at current temperatures. If it doesn't work you might lose it so keep it in mind.

    Worked for many so far :)


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    #105
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,159 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    If one thing this thread shows is that the majority of people only switch on their car's air conditioning when we get a hot day only to find it either needs to be regassed or has a leak/compressor issue. Air conditioning should be used frequently irrespective of hot weather, in order for the system to lubricate the seals, etc which can help prevent leaks.


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    #106
    Tropheus
    Registered Users Posts: 1,937 ✭✭✭Tropheus


    Here's on that has me confused. My father in law has a 2001 Passat with Climatronic. It has worked well over the years and was regassed a few times. Last year, it stopped working completely for the first time. I went for a regas at auto aircon. After the regas, still no cold air. He did a thorough check and said the compressor was turning, but not creating enough pressure. Diagnosis - new compressor. I didn't bother getting it degassed and said I would drop back when I decided what to do.

    Was planning on getting the compressor changed in the next few weeks. However, a couple of weeks ago, I decided to give the aircon a go and, to my surprise, it started blowing cold air and has been working every since.

    Has anyone else seen anything like this? Certainly has me stumped. It can't be electrical as the clutch was definitely engaging and the compressor was turning.


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    #107
    jca
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    Tropheus wrote: »
    Here's on that has me confused. My father in law has a 2001 Passat with Climatronic. It has worked well over the years and was regassed a few times. Last year, it stopped working completely for the first time. I went for a regas at auto aircon. After the regas, still no cold air. He did a thorough check and said the compressor was turning, but not creating enough pressure. Diagnosis - new compressor. I didn't bother getting it degassed and said I would drop back when I decided what to do.

    Was planning on getting the compressor changed in the next few weeks. However, a couple of weeks ago, I decided to give the aircon a go and, to my surprise, it started blowing cold air and has been working every since.

    Has anyone else seen anything like this? Certainly has me stumped. It can't be electrical as the clutch was definitely engaging and the compressor was turning.

    It's a 17 year old Passat anything is possible!!!


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    #108
    zilog_jones
    Registered Users Posts: 6,641 ✭✭✭zilog_jones


    I found the aircon in my Prius was struggling in any outside temperatures over about 20 degrees. Because the Prius uses some unusual oil for the compressor (as it's electric, not belt-driven) and I assumed the indy aircon specialists would be up the walls this week anyway, I took it to Lehane Motors (Toyota/Lexus dealer in Cork). They did a leak test, topped up the gas, also told me my front brake pads need replacing (not sure why they were looking at the brakes, but anyway...), washed the car and dropped me off/collected me from work - all for €45? Maybe main dealers aren't so bad...


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    #109
    sjb25
    Registered Users Posts: 3,378 ✭✭✭sjb25


    Mine was blowing hot air at me last 2 days in my 2014 mondeo called into the local motor factor bought the refill €55 luckily my brother had the trigger thing so didnt need that (another 20ish quid) anyway 10minutes and my car is now like a fridge really easy to do probably 5min job for people more mechanically minded than me not much cheaper than a garage but I could just do it in my own time without making an appointment the gas last about 3 refills I think and you get €10 back when you return the cylinder


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    #110
    jacksie66
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    #111
    Tropheus
    Registered Users Posts: 1,937 ✭✭✭Tropheus


    jacksie66 wrote: »
    Anyone try Auto aircon in Dublin? 60 quid for a full service. My Saab 93 Aero needs a air con service. Intermittently blowing clod air and it stinks..

    Yes, they come highly recommended. I have used them a couple of times. They have the right gear and know what they're doing which is always a good start.

    They won't do any major work on aircon though. If a regas doesn't fix your problem, they'll likely be able to tell you what's wrong, but won't fix it.


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    #112
    HappyAsLarE
    Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭HappyAsLarE


    I have also used Auto AirCon twice and recommend them.

    First time he diagnosed the exact leaking pipe but as said above was up to myself to fix. Was an easily accessible one thankfully but cost 120 from the main stealer.

    He does an ozone treatment as part of the full service which is vital for a system that hasn’t been working for a while - kills off the smelly bacteria.


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    #113
    Carpentry
    Registered Users Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭Carpentry


    jacksie66 wrote: »
    Anyone try Auto aircon in Dublin? 60 quid for a full service. My Saab 93 Aero needs a air con service. Intermittently blowing clod air and it stinks..

    I did use auto aircon on 3 cars, cant fault them. Inspection, service, re-gass, also ozonize the car, that kills all the moulds, bacteria, smells etc.

    Professionals.


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    #114
    khaldrogo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,572 ✭✭✭khaldrogo


    Anywhere around Tralee?


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    #115
    Lekrub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 418 ✭✭Lekrub


    wonski wrote: »
    Lekrub wrote: »
    Any suggestions for cork? Is Halfords the best bet if you get them to do it since another poster said it’s under €40.

    To be fair 35 euro is worth a risk at current temperatures. If it doesn't work you might lose it so keep it in mind.

    Worked for many so far :)

    Just add that it worked for me too. I think it was €45 though. Still cheaper and easier that booking in.

    But I still do have a smell though. Thought it would of gone. If I had of found a handy local guy I would of went with them. So fair play halfords


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    #116
    kevin65
    Registered Users Posts: 537 ✭✭✭kevin65


    Well, after waiting 2 weeks for a booking I dropped my car into the local Kia dealership before 9am. Heard nothing back all day so rang about 3:30pm and eventually got through to someone in the service dept who told me they had a 'look' at the air con system but couldn't see anything obvious so would need to do a pressure test. However, they don't have the leak test equipment at the moment and wont have it for another 2 weeks. WTF? So they had the car all day to take a look at it, they even left the fuse box lid on the floor in the footwell, couldn't even be arsed refitting it. So it will probably be another few weeks before I get it sorted.
    I got it pressure tested at an independent garage who showed me a leak on a joint above the condensor but I didn't leave it with them for repair because the car is still under warranty. Have emailed Kia Ireland but don't think they will give a sh*t either, so will probably have to pay for the air-con repair myself :-(


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    #117
    khaldrogo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,572 ✭✭✭khaldrogo


    kevin65 wrote:
    Well, after waiting 2 weeks for a booking I dropped my car into the local Kia dealership before 9am. Heard nothing back all day so rang about 3:30pm and eventually got through to someone in the service dept who told me they had a 'look' at the air con system but couldn't see anything obvious so would need to do a pressure test. However, they don't have the leak test equipment at the moment and wont have it for another 2 weeks. WTF? So they had the car all day to take a look at it, they even left the fuse box lid on the floor in the footwell, couldn't even be arsed refitting it. So it will probably be another few weeks before I get it sorted. I got it pressure tested at an independent garage who showed me a leak on a joint above the condensor but I didn't leave it with them for repair because the car is still under warranty. Have emailed Kia Ireland but don't think they will give a sh*t either, so will probably have to pay for the air-con repair myself :-(


    Was this in Dublin?


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    #118
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,159 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Why not just bring it to a different Kia dealer?


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    #119
    nikkibikki
    Registered Users Posts: 1,226 ✭✭✭nikkibikki


    09 citroen Picasso here. Around 2 years ago, mechanic disconnected the a/c "because it was making noise." It's onky the last few weeks we've missed it! Likely a bearing gone.

    How costly is this likely to be? Anyone recommend somewhere around Waterford/Clonmel to get it done? Have one reccomendation from local garage. But would like to shop around.


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    #120
    kevin65
    Registered Users Posts: 537 ✭✭✭kevin65


    khaldrogo wrote: »
    Was this in Dublin?

    No, west of Ireland


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    #121
    kevin65
    Registered Users Posts: 537 ✭✭✭kevin65


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Why not just bring it to a different Kia dealer?

    I'm self employed so would lose a day's money by bringing to another dealer, as there aren't that many to choose from so would have to travel and wait around all day.


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