Change Latio Air Con System

[JM]

Dear All,
          Has anyone changed the whole car conditioning system? How much does it cost? Thanks.

[clarence]

Is your car still under warranty?

If so, you can send it back to Tan Chong to get it replaced for free. 

[iagree]

Is your car still under warranty?

If so, you can send it back to Tan Chong to get it replaced for free. 

Hi clarence

Oh, can be replaced ah? Whole Aircon system?

How abt the Aircon Filter? Do they cover under wrty?

Regards.

[Latiorarri]

hey actually is our a/c factory fitted or locally done huh?? any one knows?

[clarence]

Hi clarence

Oh, can be replaced ah? Whole Aircon system?

How abt the Aircon Filter? Do they cover under wrty?

Regards.

Tan Chong will likely replace only the specific faulty parts.

I don't think air con filter is covered under warranty as it is a wear and tear item.

[iagree]

Tan Chong will likely replace only the specific faulty parts.

I don't think air con filter is covered under warranty as it is a wear and tear item.

Hi clarence

Thanks for sharing. Got what you mean. It make sense also.

Regards,
your iagree

[JM]

My Car is more than 3 years. It happened last Sunday when no cold air came out from the aircon. Hoping that anyone has the same experience. Thanks for the sharing.

[clarence]

Check if it is in 'aircon' mode.

Or you need to top up aircon gas.

Worst case scenario is a spoilt aircon compressor.

Since your car is more than 3 yr old and warranty has expired, tehre's no need to bring it to Tan Chong.

Any workshop outside will do, and it will be cheaper too.

[best_ctzn]

My Car is more than 3 years. It happened last Sunday when no cold air came out from the aircon. Hoping that anyone has the same experience. Thanks for the sharing.

If I will you, I will drive the car to TCM and let them check thoroughly. Checking will be free. And you will be informed what is the problem. If the bill comes up high, you have the option to do it outside. If you lucky, they might replace it FOC for you.

[clarence]

I'd be very surprised if Tan Chong honours an expired warranty and replaces the aircon for free, unless the owner has signed up for any extended warranty scheme.

[burnolise]

I'd be very surprised if Tan Chong honours an expired warranty and replaces the aircon for free, unless the owner has signed up for any extended warranty scheme.

Speaking of which...is it worth to take up the extended warranty scheme? I throw away the form the other day....

[clarence]

If yours is high mileage with rough usage, then it may be worth to take it up.

Otherwise, I don't find it worthwhile.

[Jazz]

If I will you, I will drive the car to TCM and let them check thoroughly. Checking will be free. And you will be informed what is the problem. If the bill comes up high, you have the option to do it outside. If you lucky, they might replace it FOC for you.

Yep. Let's hope. 

[Jazz]

Speaking of which...is it worth to take up the extended warranty scheme? I throw away the form the other day....

If you plan to use your Latio for few years, it good to sign up.

[MadMatty]

hey actually is our a/c factory fitted or locally done huh?? any one knows?

normally car come in are bare no accessories, all these like A/c, Hi Fi, Alarm etc are locally fitted..but honestly TCM aircon lose out even to Kia which is under Cycle and Carriage...

[MadMatty]

My Car is more than 3 years. It happened last Sunday when no cold air came out from the aircon. Hoping that anyone has the same experience. Thanks for the sharing.

check compressor....out of gas? if you hear hissing sound from air con when you on then probably leakage...

[LatioR]

If I will you, I will drive the car to TCM and let them check thoroughly. Checking will be free. And you will be informed what is the problem. If the bill comes up high, you have the option to do it outside. If you lucky, they might replace it FOC for you.

Hi best_ctzn, just wonder if TCM also provide free checking for car >3yrs (warrant expired)?

[best_ctzn]

Hi best_ctzn, just wonder if TCM also provide free checking for car >3yrs (warrant expired)?

If you drive in to request checking for some problems, surely TCM will not turn you away. After checking, it will need to consult you for any items to change. If you do not agree as too ex, then just drive away. Best would be to present the problems during a service session, if you still doing servicing with them that is. But for free parts replacement, then it is up to the SA and your service record lah.

Actually this matter will be easy if car owners have bothered to cultivate some 'relationship' with particular SA.If you always request to use certain SA and become buddy buddy, you can just give him a call to check. There are not so many SA in any service centers, and easy to target those look more friendly ones. 

[clarence]

check compressor....out of gas? if you hear hissing sound from air con when you on then probably leakage...

My Latio air con system emits a hissing sounds when I turn it on.

Could there be a possible leakage?

[alangohek]

My Latio air con system emits a hissing sounds when I turn it on.

Could there be a possible leakage?

Does the hissing sound stop after sometime? When the engine is cold and the air con is switched on, I hear a thud sound followed bya momentary hissing sound. But after sometime, the sound goes off.