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Post by appletree on Aug 22, 2013 15:44:07 GMT 8
Hi,
It seems like my Aircon is dying. 1 month ago, aircon not cold. I went to top up some gas. And was advice to change the cooling coil.
Now, the aircon is not cold again.
Got recommendation for cheap aircon repair ?
Thanks!!
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Post by Lemon-Engine on Aug 22, 2013 21:50:41 GMT 8
Bro, could it be your air con compressor kapuk? I had the same problem before, and I fixed it in JB, Century Auto. I think you need to change the hoses also.
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Post by appletree on Aug 22, 2013 22:42:05 GMT 8
I just top up again last week. According to this shop, there is no sign of leakage on the outside and no noise from the compressor and the High & Low pressure reading is OK. So it it very likely that there is a leakage with the cooling coil lor. How much you spend at Century Auto for your fix ? Are they good ? Bro, could it be your air con compressor kapuk? I had the same problem before, and I fixed it in JB, Century Auto. I think you need to change the hoses also.
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Post by petertham on Aug 22, 2013 23:01:38 GMT 8
Hi appletree i would also recommend you to get it checked at century auto. my aircon is done there and they have people who specialize in it. Look for ah yong if you are going there. Need more info can contact me.
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Post by appletree on Aug 23, 2013 0:48:44 GMT 8
Bro, Thanks!! Actually, I did drive pass the place last week. But never stop by because there is nowhere to park. Very crowded. Will go there again to check it out. Hi appletree i would also recommend you to get it checked at century auto. my aircon is done there and they have people who specialize in it. Look for ah yong if you are going there. Need more info can contact me.
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Post by Lemon-Engine on Aug 24, 2013 2:09:38 GMT 8
Hi Bro, I forgot how much I spent, but i remembered it wasn't too expensive. The best thing is, my air con got "revived" and became freaking cold, even after I park under hot sun for a whole day. It was so powerful that my windscreen fogged after I turn on my air con for 10 mins.
From what I know, they have a lot of singapore cars going to them to do servicing. Definitely reliable !
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Post by petertham on Aug 25, 2013 12:21:31 GMT 8
they will constantly be crowded. just stop your car outside go in find yiow or yong. They will arrange it for you
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Post by appletree on Aug 26, 2013 23:02:54 GMT 8
I remember, are you the one that did a heating coil bypass. Carens uses a colding coil and a heating coil to complement the 2 extreme. Without the heating coil, your car temperature can go as low as 2C ...... problem .... near freezing. Hi Bro, I forgot how much I spent, but i remembered it wasn't too expensive. The best thing is, my air con got "revived" and became freaking cold, even after I park under hot sun for a whole day. It was so powerful that my windscreen fogged after I turn on my air con for 10 mins. From what I know, they have a lot of singapore cars going to them to do servicing. Definitely reliable !
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Post by appletree on Aug 26, 2013 23:08:41 GMT 8
That day, it is so crowded that cars were double parallel parking. Next door is a coffee shop, and the shop owner was staring at me when I stop there. On the other side, car wash ..... cannot park. Basically, you cant even stop by to do a quick chat. The business is SUPER !!! Will go tomorrow as I need to go JB for a plant visit ...... heeeee...... they will constantly be crowded. just stop your car outside go in find yiow or yong. They will arrange it for you
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Post by nowhere on Aug 29, 2013 18:10:50 GMT 8
My aircon now oso damn weak..if park under hot sun the aircon won't b cold after that and also if travel faster than 120km/hr would b not cold also and the air coming out is not strong..
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Post by appletree on Aug 29, 2013 21:21:07 GMT 8
I think if there is no leak it is probably due to the expansion valve. The valve control the gas flow by temperature. The temperature is based on the evaporator (cooling coil), to prevent it from getting too cold. In many cars, this valve is usually next to the evaporator which is inside the car. But our Carens is in the engine compartment. Try replacing the valve and try out before going for more expensive fix. Buy from www.koraps.com97626-1D200 VALVE EXPANSION for Carens up to YOM 27/05/2008. Cost about USD41 www.koraps.com/shop/item.php?it_id=201421Go to JB to get it fix. Another way is to check the high low pressure 35 PSI low and about 300~350 PSI ...... if you dont meet this value, the aircon man will usually tell you compressor spoilt. Change valve try first then compressor if it dont fix it. Cheaper, as our valve is in the engine compartment, no need to remove dash board. My aircon now oso damn weak..if park under hot sun the aircon won't b cold after that and also if travel faster than 120km/hr would b not cold also and the air coming out is not strong..
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Post by petertham on Sept 1, 2013 5:10:44 GMT 8
hi nowhere have you serviced your aircon? Like flush air con system and top up air con gas?
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Post by appletree on Sept 2, 2013 13:06:16 GMT 8
Hi all,
Thanks everybody !!!
Just got my evaporator core changed yesterday (Sunday) for RM960 at Century Auto. Was quoted RM850 over phone, but Ah Yong said the Rondo spare part is harder to find.
Take about 5 hours to do the work. They really remove almost everything inside the car.
Anyway, there is FREE Wifi and the boss is nice to give you a lift to nearby shopping mall while they fix the car. So, either you bring a iPad or a long shopping list.... heeee.....
I have also checked out a few shop there, price range about RM850 ~ RM1000.
You can buy your own spare part for most shops there, including Century Auto. And if you are bringing your own spare part, you need the following for Carens 2007~ :
a) Evaporator Core - 97240-1D000 b) Expansion Valve - 97626-1D200
For RM960, include parts and labour - 1 year warranty.
One thing, they will not know - Compressor oil and Gas - every car is different :
a) Change Evaporator Core for Carens need to add back 50cc of compressor oil b) For every piece of hose change - add 10cc of Compressor oil c) Carens Aircon need 450g +/- 25g of R134a and total compressor oil is 120cc +/-10cc
This is as per KIA servicing manual.
My aircon now smell like a "New Car" .......
I recommend Century Auto for Good Service, there is even a coffee shop and RM10 Car Wash next door......
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Post by nowhere on Oct 9, 2013 10:08:22 GMT 8
think i never done air-con flush nor top-up gas before..now my passenger side's mat is wet from the dripping non-stop. think tomorrow morning i'll going in to Century Auto and let them check see wat's wrong....
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Post by dzulpink on Oct 12, 2013 8:32:43 GMT 8
think i never done air-con flush nor top-up gas before..now my passenger side's mat is wet from the dripping non-stop. think tomorrow morning i'll going in to Century Auto and let them check see wat's wrong.... Hi nowhere,any update on the aircon issue?
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Post by dzulpink on Oct 12, 2013 8:48:36 GMT 8
think i never done air-con flush nor top-up gas before..now my passenger side's mat is wet from the dripping non-stop. think tomorrow morning i'll going in to Century Auto and let them check see wat's wrong.... Hi nowhere,any update on the aircon issue? Mine is also dying slowly.
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Post by sfrtuscani on Oct 16, 2013 10:05:41 GMT 8
Mine changed the compressor bearing(pulley area) before when there is noise.... and also one fine day not cold. . did twice gas n oil top up..so far stable liao...still ok...finger crossed...
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Post by sfrtuscani on Oct 16, 2013 10:44:08 GMT 8
Hmm...century auto address??
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Post by appletree on Oct 21, 2013 14:06:41 GMT 8
Hello, have no heard from you from a long long time, how are you doing ? I actually found the address from google earth, it is beside New York Hotel. Century Auto Express & Trading 25E, Ground Floor, Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, 80300, Johor Bahru, Johor, 80300, Malaysia +60 7-331 5813 Look for Ah Yong or just tell them your query is Air-con. Hmm...century auto address??
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Post by nowhere on Nov 3, 2013 12:29:21 GMT 8
I went to top up the Aircon gas and so far seems fine...hehe
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Post by sfrtuscani on Nov 8, 2013 0:21:55 GMT 8
yup...the cheapest solution first lor...
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Post by nurbisa on Oct 3, 2015 9:03:49 GMT 8
My Carens clocked 161,600 today after almost 8 years on the road. The only problem I'm facing now is only one Aircon vent next to the driver side (extreme right) is blowing cold air while the remaining 3 just blow hot air. Very strange. Any bro here know why this thing happened ?
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Post by SkyRay on Oct 18, 2015 22:26:32 GMT 8
My Carens clocked 161,600 today after almost 8 years on the road. The only problem I'm facing now is only one Aircon vent next to the driver side (extreme right) is blowing cold air while the remaining 3 just blow hot air. Very strange. Any bro here know why this thing happened ? Blocked/ clogged vents? The cold air shd be all coming from 1 source... so the blockage shd be after the source...
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