Air-con Cooling coil replacement/Singapore(for the faint-hearted)

[dsrio]

http://forum.thelatioclub.org/index.php?topic=10567.0

I face the same problem as bro cheemeng, air-con got sound, thought is need to top up gas but was told cooling coil spoilt, as warranty over, decided not to pay more than 1k for replacement at TCM, went to toh guan autoaid and it was replaced nicely.

The mechanic there, ex-tcm staff very experience, was expecting him to remove my entire dashboard like bro cheemeng did in JB, but he say dun need, coz he know actually which clip and part to remove to access the cooling coil.

must add that i choose to use 3rd party cooling coil instead of paying extra for original. Was assured that it is as good and got 6 mths warranty, was told confidently at least 3 years no problem. My current wan also original latio cooling coil but 3.5 years also up lorry  .

replace cooling coil, evaporation valve, o ring, air-con gas foc, labour, gst etc all for around $400, comparing going into malaysia(still cheaper as using original coil) to do, i rather do it in singapore coz anything wrong still can go back easily.

nice job, now my air-con really cold & quiet

[dsrio]

foc check of my engine area, air-filter, engine oil etc and whatever top-up neccessary included.
the below pic is that of my spoilt cooling coil, still can use if I can tahan the stupi* noise but i decided to change for peace of mind.

[dsrio]

look at my dashboard, no need to remove at all.

[dsrio]

2 hrs the job finish liao.

but hor, nissan air-con really cannot make it lah, so many problem, change compressor liao during warranty period but coil never change.

brother rick was there changing angel eye for one of the latio member here, fierce and sweee 

[Ying]

Hi dsrio, can pm me the contact of the person who service your car and the actual cost for coil replacement?

After 5 years and 2 months, my aircond suddenly not fuctioning when I was about to drive back to SG from Malaysia. It was ok the night before. I when to a workshop that was open on sunday for a check. They said the gas pressure was very low and the coil was leaking. Changing the coil need 2 days, cost ~RM1000 with 1 year warranty. I asked them to refill the gas (Rm50) so that I can drive back to SG before I decide to fix it. They insert a meter into the aircond vent and measure the gas leak after they refill the gas. I was told the leakage is slow and I might breath in the aircond gas slowly for quite some time. So I am looking for places to fix it soon.

[Enzoni]

Hi dsrio, can pm me the contact of the person who service your car and the actual cost for coil replacement?

After 5 years and 2 months, my aircond suddenly not fuctioning when I was about to drive back to SG from Malaysia. It was ok the night before. I when to a workshop that was open on sunday for a check. They said the gas pressure was very low and the coil was leaking. Changing the coil need 2 days, cost ~RM1000 with 1 year warranty. I asked them to refill the gas (Rm50) so that I can drive back to SG before I decide to fix it. They insert a meter into the aircond vent and measure the gas leak after they refill the gas. I was told the leakage is slow and I might breath in the aircond gas slowly for quite some time. So I am looking for places to fix it soon.

http://www.tmkautoaircon.com/

i did mine at this place, oso $400.

[Ying]

Thanks Enzoni 

[dsrio]

i did mine at autoaid toh guan, i also considered going to tomika aircon as it seems they are the aircon specialist, but as autoaid nearer to my office, so went autoaid instead.
changing of the cooling coil takes 2-3 hours at most if the mechanic is familiar with latio, definitely dun need 2 days.

[pizzaboy]

I just had my cooling coil replaced at autobay@kaki bukit, this shop sorely specialised in car air-conditioning... Best of all, boss is friendly & will give discount after u bargain with him.

Paid $380 for original coil + aircon filter + top up gas & compressor oil

Gd price & best of all job complete in 2-3 hrs, no dismantling of dashboard.

New Luck Car Aircon Enterprise
Address :  1 Kaki Bukit Ave 6 #02-07 Autobay   
Telephone  :  67485645
 
 

[dsrio]

very good price bro 

[Latiorarri]

foc check of my engine area, air-filter, engine oil etc and whatever top-up neccessary included.
the below pic is that of my spoilt cooling coil, still can use if I can tahan the stupi* noise but i decided to change for peace of mind.

Bro.. can describe the noise?? I'm hearing a 'woooo woooo' sound when i start the car in the am... monday going for 60K.. going to flag this sound out..

[dsrio]

the noise is like your air-con gas not enough, more like shhhhhh. the noise will be there only if you on the air-con no matter if its morning, afternoon or night. The mechanic can check and tell you whether there is enough air-con gas, if its cooling coil spoilt, even if you top up the gas, it will run out very fast.

but if its air-con compressor going to up lorry, the noise will sounds like fan belt need tightening, even if you dun On the air-con also will get the noise.

[Ying]

I just had my cooling coil replaced at autobay@kaki bukit, this shop sorely specialised in car air-conditioning... Best of all, boss is friendly & will give discount after u bargain with him.

Paid $380 for original coil + aircon filter + top up gas & compressor oil

Gd price & best of all job complete in 2-3 hrs, no dismantling of dashboard.

New Luck Car Aircon Enterprise
Address :  1 Kaki Bukit Ave 6 #02-07 Autobay   
Telephone  :  67485645
 

Thanks, I just replaced the coil at this shop. Good service 
Just that I forgot to ask them not to make my "leg brake" so hard.

true enough, can see the dirty stuff around the leaking area of the old coil. A check on the refrigerant gas canister stated there is danger of deplete oxigen level if the gas leak in enclosed area. So if you always feel sleepy when you drive your car but not other car, you should check your car aircond.

take about 2~3 hours on weekday, expect longer que on monday and saturday.

[jonpaul0104]

wow lau...it seems like most Yr 2005 batch which are still on the road need to replace cooling coil.....

my Yr 05 latio sport just changed compressor last Aug......

[Ying]

I asked the aircond expert what is teh lifespan for our coil and compressor, he said  both are wear and tear item that can last about 4~5 years. Top up the compressor oil once a year may help to prolong the compressor for another year or two.

Honda's coil and compressor can last longer compare to latio's.

[pizzaboy]

true true the common "lao mao bings" of latio is the aircon, steering coupling & vibration sound from dashboard. i believed there are many many more to add on...

[Latiorarri]

the noise is like your air-con gas not enough, more like shhhhhh. the noise will be there only if you on the air-con no matter if its morning, afternoon or night. The mechanic can check and tell you whether there is enough air-con gas, if its cooling coil spoilt, even if you top up the gas, it will run out very fast.

but if its air-con compressor going to up lorry, the noise will sounds like fan belt need tightening, even if you dun On the air-con also will get the noise.

Hoho.. the 'shhhhh' sound my car have.. my wife commented got a ghost and snake living in the car.. every morning.. on air con only the Sshhhh... accerlerate ~ 1.8K RPM u hear the woohhh.. hahahah.. anyway monday go servicinig tell them see what TCM do..