Aircon Blow Hot Air

[Gilahonda]

Anyone know whats wrong? My car's aircon is now blowing hot air.

 

Had an inkling that this happened when I went over a pot hole or I fiddled with the thermostat.

 

Car is a Civic 1.8.

 

Also, can recommend a good aircon workshop?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

[Trafficwatch]

Possible issues:-

- air compressor coil spoilt (Change around S$ 200/- pc; no need to change compressor)

- discharge pipe leak @ S$ 80/-

- condenser leakage or choked @ S$ 60 to S$ 250/-

- cooling coil coil choked @ S$ 280 to S$ 350/-

- cooling coil expansion valve spoilt @ S$ 40-

- thermostat defective @ S$ 30/-

 

Unlikely radiator cooling fan motor spoilt unless not working (Turning)

[Trafficwatch]

MY WS:

Sunrise Auto Services

Blk 15 Defu Lan 10

#01-432

(pls call before arrival - 6283 5166)

[Gilahonda]

you own the WS or this WS you always patronise?

 

 

[Gilahonda]

thanks bro........wonder how you know the prices.hehe

[Iamtheone]

Blowing hot air while car stopped? Check if ur radiator fan is running or can cut in when temperature rises..

[Gilahonda]

while on the move or stationary. aircon still blowing air w/o the coldness.catch my drift?

 

temperature never go up so far

 

 

[Iamtheone]

the last time when it happen to my car, it was due to my radiator fan motor kaput. Another time when happen on my colleague's car, the aircon coil choked.

[5936]

I hope selector is not at heater.

 

Most likely compressor failed to cut-in.

 

Please be around and follow when mechanic check for problems. It may be a loose connector at thermostat in you case.

 

or maybe other genuine problem.

 

But if you leave car alone with workshop, and wait for their call, it will definately be paying for at lease a compressor.

Edited July 26, 2012 by 5936

[Trafficwatch]

It's my regular WS since 1993 and now my company van & truck also service by Paul too. (The owner and he's always hands-on with his 2 staffs)

Quite trustful and he serviced fleet of vehicles for:-

- Nera Communications

- Lee Wee Nasi Lemak

- All Link 21

- Clean Solutions etc

 

[Trafficwatch]

As mentioned, i with Paul since 1993 and he's price quite reasonable and around the mentioned range unless conti-cars then maybe higher and Paul will use Original parts not counter-fit unless owner preference.

[Skyiet27]

Correct!

That's y I'm always with my car even for servicing for past 10 yrs

Hahaha

Oso can learn alot of things about my car ba

[Alf08]

Anyone know whats wrong? My car's aircon is now blowing hot air.

 

Had an inkling that this happened when I went over a pot hole or I fiddled with the thermostat.

 

Car is a Civic 1.8.

 

Also, can recommend a good aircon workshop?

 

Thanks in advance!

it is likely to be the magnetic clutch of the compressor kaput, it happen to me before(my previous ride is a 08 civicfd), if you can find a good aircon WS, they will probably repair for you, cost not more than $250, but more likely most WS will ask you to change the whole compressor...cost not more than $650.

[Dezouk]

U can try first auto at circuit link . Look for Mr yap. I done my aircon in my colt plus there. Time taken app. 3-4hours. Experienced guy . U can call before going to check price.

[Gilahonda]

last 2 days the problem got worse.it went from aircon blowing just hot air to engine became noisy to smoke coming out from bonnet

 

so managed to go in JB and had it fixed.....total damage RM900 - parked overnite at my JB home to let car rest first before heading to WS this morning.

 

yup, true enough, the compressor gave way.Singapore workshops quoted me SGD800 plus for compressor alone and labour.

 

changed the aircon compressor and fan - seriously didnt know compressor kaput can cause my bonnet to spew smoke. scared shitless thought car gonna catch fire.

 

lucky I didn't do it here in SGP......

 

thanks all for the leads and info!!! car is definitely ok now......cheers!

[5936]

Gotten a seized compressor?

Glad to hear that your problem is resolved.

For BB cars, aircon job is definitely cheaper

 

Was it a locally made compressor,, by Denso,sanden, or ACM?

 

[Renegade777]

last 2 days the problem got worse.it went from aircon blowing just hot air to engine became noisy to smoke coming out from bonnet

 

so managed to go in JB and had it fixed.....total damage RM900 - parked overnite at my JB home to let car rest first before heading to WS this morning.

 

yup, true enough, the compressor gave way.Singapore workshops quoted me SGD800 plus for compressor alone and labour.

 

changed the aircon compressor and fan - seriously didnt know compressor kaput can cause my bonnet to spew smoke. scared shitless thought car gonna catch fire.

 

lucky I didn't do it here in SGP......

 

thanks all for the leads and info!!! car is definitely ok now......cheers!

 

Is it brand new and where is it ?

 

 

[Eighteenjack]

last 2 days the problem got worse.it went from aircon blowing just hot air to engine became noisy to smoke coming out from bonnet

 

so managed to go in JB and had it fixed.....total damage RM900 - parked overnite at my JB home to let car rest first before heading to WS this morning.

 

yup, true enough, the compressor gave way.Singapore workshops quoted me SGD800 plus for compressor alone and labour.

 

changed the aircon compressor and fan - seriously didnt know compressor kaput can cause my bonnet to spew smoke. scared shitless thought car gonna catch fire.

 

lucky I didn't do it here in SGP......

 

thanks all for the leads and info!!! car is definitely ok now......cheers!

 

Hi Gilahonda, can you share with us the JB workshop name and location you fixed your compressor and fan? I've also driving a civic 06 and need to visit them asap. Thanks in advance.