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Title: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: leclub on January 06, 2010, 04:30:20 PM
Hi,

Doesn't anyone knows any outside workshop that repairs or sells recon Latio aircon cooling coil?

My Latio aircon cooling coil leaked 2mths after warranty  :(
Repair at TC will cost me 1K (parts & labour)  :ohmy:


Tks
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: windmill75 on January 06, 2010, 09:55:40 PM
hi

i am facing the same problem.
wrote to nissan and waiting for their reply.
think u can try too
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: Enzoni on January 07, 2010, 07:48:36 AM
hi

i am facing the same problem.
wrote to nissan and waiting for their reply.
think u can try too

Pls let us know their reply to u... thanx
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: leclub on January 08, 2010, 11:39:01 AM
Manage to appeal and TC willing to change FOC :yehyeh:
They says Japan ok base on goodwill basis for this time only  :thumbsup:

Maybe I maintain good servicing records with them since I'm on their NPMP program :confused1:
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: ccsSGM on January 15, 2010, 01:24:05 PM
Manage to appeal and TC willing to change FOC :yehyeh:
They says Japan ok base on goodwill basis for this time only  :thumbsup:

Maybe I maintain good servicing records with them since I'm on their NPMP program :confused1:

Same as me
On Goodwill Claim
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: ccsSGM on January 15, 2010, 01:26:50 PM
Did U do any servicing on the Air Con ?
I suspect after i done a servicing, this thing happen
Maybe due to the chemical ...
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: leclub on January 18, 2010, 04:25:43 PM
Did U do any servicing on the Air Con ?
I suspect after i done a servicing, this thing happen
Maybe due to the chemical ...

hmm.... i oso suspected a little about the air con servicing.
yes, i took up the aircon servicing plus air filter change before this happened.
Think the chemical wash may have corroded the cooling coil  :ohmy:

One of the things in the package is
- Prevent unwanted accumulations of unhealthy foreign particles on cooling coil & drainage system
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: ccsSGM on January 18, 2010, 07:18:04 PM
Confirm cause by this... ::)
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: Ender on January 19, 2010, 02:51:55 PM
Confirm cause by this... ::)

Probably why TC give 'good will' change, which I think is not easily to get. They must have suspected that their air-con maintenance could be related to the coil failure.
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: cm2109 on January 23, 2010, 10:06:35 PM
hi

i am facing the same problem.
wrote to nissan and waiting for their reply.
think u can try too

Hi,

How you appeal to nissan or the SA appeal to Japan for you? Appreciate your help.

Confirmed by TC that mine air con coil is leaking also. 2nd time leow.
Now warranty just over by 1.5 months. Big headache, if pay full will be 1k.
many cases already.

regards
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: Enzoni on January 23, 2010, 10:56:31 PM
Hi,

How you appeal to nissan or the SA appeal to Japan for you? Appreciate your help.

Confirmed by TC that mine air con coil is leaking also. 2nd time leow.
Now warranty just over by 1.5 months. Big headache, if pay full will be 1k.
many cases already.

regards


i got 3 quotes from outside ranging from $400+ to $600+ to change evaporator coil... if they turn down ur appeal can do outside
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: ccsSGM on January 26, 2010, 12:54:11 PM
Hi,

How you appeal to nissan or the SA appeal to Japan for you? Appreciate your help.

Confirmed by TC that mine air con coil is leaking also. 2nd time leow.
Now warranty just over by 1.5 months. Big headache, if pay full will be 1k.
many cases already.

regards


Air con coil come with 1 year warranty
When u change the coil ? :cool2:
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: cm2109 on January 26, 2010, 10:30:03 PM
Changed on Aug 08.
Warranty also over, mileage also over.
So suay...
Need to wait for 2 to 4 weeks for their reply at the meantime SA say free top up of gas till reply. Sure must appeal until get. Escalate one step up..
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: leclub on February 08, 2010, 06:10:29 PM
Hi,

How you appeal to nissan or the SA appeal to Japan for you? Appreciate your help.

Confirmed by TC that mine air con coil is leaking also. 2nd time leow.
Now warranty just over by 1.5 months. Big headache, if pay full will be 1k.
many cases already.

regards


Did u manage to appeal? Successful?
I appeal thru the Service Executive.

All the best.
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: ccsSGM on February 08, 2010, 09:37:35 PM
Did u manage to appeal? Successful?
I appeal thru the Service Executive.

All the best.

Appeal Successful
Change with 1 year warranty  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: leclub on February 09, 2010, 05:14:23 PM
Appeal Successful
Change with 1 year warranty  :thumbsup:

oh... still got warranty on the coil?
i din ask about that  :ohmy:
Is the 1yr warranty stated on the service printout?
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: ccsSGM on February 09, 2010, 07:01:32 PM
Is done by TCM sure have
The techican told me : 1 year warranty
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: cm2109 on February 19, 2010, 05:35:53 PM
Did u manage to appeal? Successful?
I appeal thru the Service Executive.

All the best.

Just got the reply from TC.
Cooling coil replacement free. But got to pay labour est. $180, reason out of warranty already.
Anyone same condition as mine.

Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: ccsSGM on February 19, 2010, 10:14:01 PM
Just got the reply from TC.
Cooling coil replacement free. But got to pay labour est. $180, reason out of warranty already.
Anyone same condition as mine.


Mine Labour also FREE..
Maybe they know we going to appeal against them
Charge labour fee first.
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: wooks on February 20, 2010, 11:50:18 AM
My got "hisssling...." sound does that mean cooling coil leak too? :confused1:
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: ccsSGM on February 20, 2010, 02:33:58 PM
My got "hisssling...." sound does that mean cooling coil leak too? :confused1:

Same as mine ,,Later u feel the air con is not so cold  ::)
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: Enzoni on February 20, 2010, 11:09:54 PM
Same as mine ,,Later u feel the air con is not so cold  ::)


then finally on a hot day, u find urself enjoying sauna in ur car cos the aircon is blowing warm air...
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: Toalson on January 20, 2011, 08:49:26 PM
Mine just checked in the leaking cooling coil....  :nonod: :crycry:

Car only close to 2 years, only a few days shy
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: ccsSGM on January 20, 2011, 09:43:57 PM
Mine just checked in the leaking cooling coil....  :nonod: :crycry:

Car only close to 2 years, only a few days shy

Under Warrantly, Change it for FOC  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: ccsSGM on January 20, 2011, 09:51:59 PM
Mine just checked in the leaking cooling coil....  :nonod: :crycry:

Car only close to 2 years, only a few days shy

Next step........... Call them to check  Air con blower
Otherwise u will  :crycry:
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: Toalson on January 20, 2011, 10:23:11 PM
Next step........... Call them to check  Air con blower
Otherwise u will  :crycry:

Below is the status:
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 :confused1:
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: swarovski latio 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.
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: Ying 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.
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: Toalson on January 21, 2011, 09:51:59 PM
Thanks just got the car and a/c as cool as before :yehyeh:

Let's hope it would last longer this time :(
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: francislai 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
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: limck007 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???
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: kgleo on February 01, 2011, 11:21:48 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.
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: kgleo on February 02, 2011, 08:06:01 AM
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.
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: pizzaboy on April 21, 2011, 09:11:29 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...
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: ccsSGM on April 21, 2011, 10:13:17 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  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: kgleo on April 22, 2011, 08:34:33 AM
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. :unsure:
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: Ender on April 25, 2011, 03:50:20 PM
Request for Goodwill claim,  FOC labour charge  :thumbsup:

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

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...
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: Ender on April 26, 2011, 06:32:31 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...

Just checked, warranty is one year.
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: hammer99 on April 26, 2011, 06:39:15 PM
Hi Ender,

What is your symptom for cooling coil leak ?
Yesterday, my aircon, when turn on I no longer hear any tuk or hissing sound, and the air blow out is warm.

Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: Ender on April 26, 2011, 06:53:45 PM
Hi Ender,

What is your symptom for cooling coil leak ?
Yesterday, my aircon, when turn on I no longer hear any tuk or hissing sound, and the air blow out is warm.
Momentary loud hissing noise when I turned on the aircon.  While driving every now and then the hissing noise will kick in. Also air con getting less cold,  until one day, it could not cool my cabin,  and that was finally enough for me and sent to tan chong to check. Lucky they have some kind of seasonal serving campaigning going on, that's why the reasonable charges.

No "tuk"  sound.. Maybe compressor gone liao... No point asking here, just sent to tan chong to check and decide later to fix with them or outside workshop.
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: GeraldLee79 on May 05, 2011, 09:07:30 AM
Hi, think you talking about Tomika at Ubi Rd 1. My ac also kaput today. Any idea how long the repair takes? Thanks.

I am driving Nissan Sylphy 1.5 for less than 2 years when I  heard hissing sound and the air con is no longer cool after sometime.  Got it changed during the warranty which would otherwise cost more than $1500 according to SA.  After another 2 years, now that my car is about 4 years plus, I start hearing hissing sound again.  Air con is cool but only on hot days.  On rainy or cold days, my air con is not cold.

Suspect that it is the same air con problem.  Anybody knows where to find a skillful mechanic at reasonable cost to repair air con and their contact number.  Very saiz, looks like air con repair is a once in two years affair.

Appreciate your recommendations.
Title: Re: Air con cooling coil leaked
Post by: SpeedLimit on May 19, 2011, 02:06:40 PM
Changed my cooling coil 6mhs back and come with 1year warranty for the coil.
Now, suspect cooling coil is leaking as the is a hissing sound.

As my car warranty is over, will TCM charge any labor for inspection or replacement??
if yes, anyone know the charges like?
Thank you