Aircon

Singapore XC90 · Jun 12th, 2012, 15:47

Ok folks, as I live in a hot and humid place to the right of Blighty, air conditioning is essential. However, recently the aircon actually blows warm air for about 7 minutes before cool air starts to come through.

That seems a lot longer these days than before. The controls are all correct, manual aircon, vents are the dashboard vents facing driver / passenger and the temperature is set at the lowest level.

Compressor problem or just low on gas? Any ideas appreciated.

Ron_XC90 · Jun 12th, 2012, 15:53

I would check the gas first. This should be done every 2 or so Years, but many garages don't have the equipment to do this. Best to find an aircon specialist nearby and if prices are as in UK, shouldn't be more than approx £40 for a re-gas

Singapore XC90 · Jun 12th, 2012, 16:00

UK is pretty expensive. About GBP25 here for a gas top up, but then the darn car itself is about GBP150,000 new. That's not a typo either. Thanks for the quick response.

Ron_XC90 · Jun 12th, 2012, 16:05

Sorry I was talking about £45 for a re-gas rather than a top-up. A top-up will surely be cheaper
150k?

Singapore XC90 · Jun 13th, 2012, 10:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron_XC90

150k?

Small island, limited road space = expensive cars.

Labour is cheaper though

Jun 12th, 2012, 15:47	#1
Singapore XC90 New Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2022 09:11 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Singapore	Aircon Ok folks, as I live in a hot and humid place to the right of Blighty, air conditioning is essential. However, recently the aircon actually blows warm air for about 7 minutes before cool air starts to come through. That seems a lot longer these days than before. The controls are all correct, manual aircon, vents are the dashboard vents facing driver / passenger and the temperature is set at the lowest level. Compressor problem or just low on gas? Any ideas appreciated.

Jun 12th, 2012, 15:53	#2
Ron_XC90 Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2014 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redditch View Photos By: Ron_XC90	I would check the gas first. This should be done every 2 or so Years, but many garages don't have the equipment to do this. Best to find an aircon specialist nearby and if prices are as in UK, shouldn't be more than approx £40 for a re-gas __________________ Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited 2010 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, MY2008 (Now sold) Mitsi Pajero 2.8TD Super Exceed '96 (My Toy) Member of the Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response group. www.gw4x4r.co.uk

Jun 12th, 2012, 16:05	#4
Ron_XC90 Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2014 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redditch View Photos By: Ron_XC90	Sorry I was talking about £45 for a re-gas rather than a top-up. A top-up will surely be cheaper 150k? __________________ Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited 2010 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, MY2008 (Now sold) Mitsi Pajero 2.8TD Super Exceed '96 (My Toy) Member of the Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response group. www.gw4x4r.co.uk

Jun 12th, 2012, 16:00	#3
Singapore XC90 New Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2022 09:11 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Singapore	UK is pretty expensive. About GBP25 here for a gas top up, but then the darn car itself is about GBP150,000 new. That's not a typo either. Thanks for the quick response.

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