New Problem Air Conditioning :::((((

jefreydp · 25-06-2004, 21:21

My aircon has been gettingless and less effective over the last few months so at its service I asked them to check the refrigerant level. They topped it up saying it was nearly empty..fantastic..it was like a fridge ;

) but then............while i was driving, a BIG LONG FARTING sound came from the engine followed by smoke ;;(( and..the aircon is again blowing warm air..I think the noise came from the coolent escaping from somewhere but from where,, I can't figure out.
Any ideas or suggestions ???? help

hot and sweaty jeffrey...

Kentish · 25-06-2004, 21:41

Had exactly the same sounds and gas escaping from a brand new VW Transporter van (20 miles on the clock).VW centre played with it for a total of 10 days, and finally had to change the evaporator which is not a nice job and the compressor.
I would suggest an immediate revisit to your dealer as it doesnt sound at all good, or cheap.

skodakid · 25-06-2004, 22:10

Isnt your car under warranty? If so, get it in quick. A/C faults can be very very expensive

fen_l&k · 25-06-2004, 22:22

Could be the seals have dried out and let go once the pressure was back in the system. If it is just a seal then it won't be *too* bad. I know what its like not having aircon in the summer months - I was without mine for three weeks last August.

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Originally Posted by jefreydp

hot and sweaty jeffrey...

Betty Swollocks indeed!

Lummox · 25-06-2004, 22:23

Get it regassed and ask them to add a uv dye.

It will show exactly where its leaking. But having said that it does sound like it should be pretty obvious. For a obvious leak id say the bottom condensor o ring on the n/s, allways a favorite for some reason.

25-06-2004, 21:21	#1
jefreydp Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Problem Air Conditioning :::(((( My aircon has been gettingless and less effective over the last few months so at its service I asked them to check the refrigerant level. They topped it up saying it was nearly empty..fantastic..it was like a fridge ;) but then............while i was driving, a BIG LONG FARTING sound came from the engine followed by smoke ;;(( and..the aircon is again blowing warm air..I think the noise came from the coolent escaping from somewhere but from where,, I can't figure out. Any ideas or suggestions ???? help hot and sweaty jeffrey... Last edited by jefreydp; 25-06-2004 at 21:23.

25-06-2004, 21:41	#2
Kentish Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Had exactly the same sounds and gas escaping from a brand new VW Transporter van (20 miles on the clock).VW centre played with it for a total of 10 days, and finally had to change the evaporator which is not a nice job and the compressor. I would suggest an immediate revisit to your dealer as it doesnt sound at all good, or cheap. __________________ Andy Owner of a sense of humour.

25-06-2004, 22:10	#3
skodakid Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: the real world Posts: 196 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Isnt your car under warranty? If so, get it in quick. A/C faults can be very very expensive __________________ Count me out...

25-06-2004, 22:23	#5
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,837 Thanks: 22 Thanked 661 Times in 556 Posts	Get it regassed and ask them to add a uv dye. It will show exactly where its leaking. But having said that it does sound like it should be pretty obvious. For a obvious leak id say the bottom condensor o ring on the n/s, allways a favorite for some reason. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services

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