Author Topic: Air con cooling coil leaked (Read 20594 times)

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RENEW A/C EVAPORATOR,EXPANSION VALVE,THERMOSWITCH, RECEIVER DRIER, VACUUM SYSTEM INCLUDE TOP GAS

Now confused as was told by SA that cooling coil leaking

swarovski latio · « **Reply #26 on:** January 21, 2011, 11:12:37 AM »

Hissing sound is the initial stage of leaking but still can tahan... fyi service coil is using the term of using chemical but infact is class 3 acid to clear the coil but at times some mechanic tends to overlook the timing for the acid to work its way into the coil so tend to damage the coil ... i have done replacement for a few latio n most of the time the coil is the main issue.

Ying · « **Reply #27 on:** January 21, 2011, 11:52:36 AM »

http://www.ehow.com/list_7294487_r134-inhalation-hazards.html

another sign to watch out: you are easily short of breath or sleepy after you drive for some time which never happen before.

Better change the coil else you inhale the aircond gas.

Toalson · « **Reply #28 on:** January 21, 2011, 09:51:59 PM »

Thanks just got the car and a/c as cool as before

Let's hope it would last longer this time

francislai · « **Reply #29 on:** January 21, 2011, 11:14:37 PM »

I suspecting my latio has coil leakage problem too.
Aircon was blowing hot air until i top up the gas on 1/1/2011. Today, the car starts blowing hot air again.
However, the warranty has over expired since June 2010 and i have not been servicing in TC.
Appreciate if someone can recommend a workshop to check and possibly replace the coil. Thank

limck007 · « **Reply #30 on:** January 22, 2011, 03:22:11 PM »

hmmm last 2 days.. i got these 2 problem appearing....

1) i got this Hissing sound whenever i start my aircon + engage D or R gear..

If i set my fear to Neutral + switch on air con>> no hissing sound..

Is this a sign of cooling coil Dying???

2) at my vehicle commander seat (passenger seat), there is alway this "knocking" sound coming out from the Within the dashboard whenever i am going at 80km/h

I have remove all items in the my glove compartment, coins/drinks compartment (infront of the gear) and the comparment above radio.. .. STILL GOT that sound leh.

any gurus know what is the cause???

Roy · « **Reply #31 on:** January 25, 2011, 12:30:07 AM »

i just replaced my cooling coil n air-con filter plus vaccum n top up gas at $380. was told that latio car air-con not very lasting compare to toyota. around 100,000km problems will start to araise. the workshop is at ubi road 1 block 3023A cant remember the name.

kgleo · « **Reply #32 on:** February 01, 2011, 11:21:48 AM »

Quote from: Roy on January 25, 2011, 12:30:07 AM

i just replaced my cooling coil n air-con filter plus vaccum n top up gas at $380. was told that latio car air-con not very lasting compare to toyota. around 100,000km problems will start to araise. the workshop is at ubi road 1 block 3023A cant remember the name.

Hi, think you talking about Tomika at Ubi Rd 1. My ac also kaput today. Any idea how long the repair takes? Thanks.

Roy · « **Reply #33 on:** February 01, 2011, 11:14:18 PM »

it takes them about 5hrs to finish the job. U can request to see the spoilt parts. There are some small holes in my old cooling coil due to condensation over the years thus creating the hissing sound. If u are attentative enough u can smell some refrigerator gas coming out from the air con vent. To put it simple. gas leak.

kgleo · « **Reply #34 on:** February 02, 2011, 08:06:01 AM »

Quote from: Roy on February 01, 2011, 11:14:18 PM

it takes them about 5hrs to finish the job. U can request to see the spoilt parts. There are some small holes in my old cooling coil due to condensation over the years thus creating the hissing sound. If u are attentative enough u can smell some refrigerator gas coming out from the air con vent. To put it simple. gas leak.

Thanks bro, I sent mine to Mark Cool at Woodlands as it was nearer for me in Mandai. Mine also cooling coil leak, but it only took them an hour to replace, vacuum and renew ac gas.

Ender · « **Reply #35 on:** April 20, 2011, 02:47:16 PM »

Today Tan Chong diagnose my aircon coil leaking and need to change, Total cost is $440 nett ,inclusive of gas top up. Seem to be a good price from agent.

pizzaboy · « **Reply #36 on:** April 21, 2011, 09:11:29 PM »

Quote from: Ender on April 20, 2011, 02:47:16 PM

Today Tan Chong diagnose my aircon coil leaking and need to change, Total cost is $440 nett ,inclusive of gas top up. Seem to be a good price from agent.

$440 is indeed a reasonable price given dat its done by agent, do check wif them wat is the warranty period given by them...

ccsSGM · « **Reply #37 on:** April 21, 2011, 10:13:17 PM »

Quote from: pizzaboy on April 21, 2011, 09:11:29 PM

$440 is indeed a reasonable price given dat its done by agent, do check wif them wat is the warranty period given by them...

Request for Goodwill claim, FOC labour charge

kgleo · « **Reply #38 on:** April 22, 2011, 08:34:33 AM »

Quote from: Ender on April 20, 2011, 02:47:16 PM

Today Tan Chong diagnose my aircon coil leaking and need to change, Total cost is $440 nett ,inclusive of gas top up. Seem to be a good price from agent.

That's a very good deal. Mine was done at Mark Cool and cost me $460 with 3 months warranty.

Ender · « **Reply #39 on:** April 25, 2011, 03:50:20 PM »

Quote from: ccsSGM on April 21, 2011, 10:13:17 PM

Request for Goodwill claim, FOC labour charge

I think not all will get it, especially now they have promo on the aircon coil. Also must be handsome....

PS, to add they also change the "Thermostat amplifier Sensor" which cost $40++. So the actual cost for the change in aircon coil is around $400...

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