jackso11 Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 I turned on my air con for the first time at the weekend, just to see how cold it is.....and it didn't make any difference. Anyone know what the problem is likely to be? Any checks I can do? I am pretty sure when I checked the car over before buying it I tried the air con and it was cold, but I have only had the car a couple of months and have not needed air con in this weather! I live in finsbury park, london. So if anyone is close by and thinks they may be able to find an answer let me know please. Cheers, Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Probably needs re-gassing. I've been told that in most (all?) cars you should run the aircon for at least 10 mins (preferably more like 30) every month to keep various part slubricated and prevent leaks - don't ask me spefics cos I don't know and it could well be be cobblers. Sounds like yours has either leaked it's aircon gas, or the gas itself has gone 'off' and doesn't work properly any more- which does happen after a few years. Either way a re-gassing place will be able to tell you without too much trouble - just shop around for a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Speak to MarkyDredd here and maybe you can compromise...... http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=53422 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted December 7, 2005 Author Share Posted December 7, 2005 Any ideas on a rough price for re-gas? So I know what to aim for when shopping around. I have never had this done before so have no idea how much I should aim to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afreemason Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Motley had hers done at Hallcraft near stourbridge ....... absolutely no use to you in terms of getting it done but they will give you a guideline price having done a Supe before, albeit an NA. They're on the net, google "hallcraft" Sorry I can't remember what it cost but I was more worried about the cost of the service and re-spray at he time :cry: PS - ditto to the above comments - exactly what we were told ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 You do have the temp knob fully-cold, right? (sorry, but I had to ask) Also if the temp outside the car is below 5C or something the ECU may stop it from engaging. (not sure exactly on the supra, but other cars refuse to get it going below 4C for self-protection from frost) Re-gas could anything between £50 and £100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 toyota cost £100 to re-gas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 my local (non-Toyota) garage do it for £50 including a vacuum test. It varies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 my local (non-Toyota) garage do it for £50 including a vacuum test. It varies. seems about right for rip-off toyota then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted December 8, 2005 Author Share Posted December 8, 2005 Is that right about the outside temp. stopping the aircon working? could it be that? Temp guage is on lowest setting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 My local MOT station charged me £50 for a re-gas and complete system check, done it all with some portable machine, seems fine now. Interesting point as well, everytime I switched my aircon on it smelt strange in the car, like stale water, turned out to be a blocked drain pipe underneath the car which runs off the excess condensation when the aircon is working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 hmm. Haven't noticed any smells in my car. Anyone on here know a good place in/near london to get this checked? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted January 17, 2006 Author Share Posted January 17, 2006 I have noticed that when I press the air con button the light comes on but there is no change in the engine noise, rev needle doesn't move.....there should be some change right? Does this mean I need a new motor on the aircon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 yeah mine rev's up a couple of hundred. My highest tickover so far is 2,000 on cold mornings with every thing on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardasaliah Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 do an air con dynostics test. Do a search for it. I have used it before and it lets you know what the problem is ArdZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Hi guys, I had my air con top up, its working fine now, BUT, after it's on for about 30 min, it doesnt feel cool any more, doesnt seem it kick back on any more, until you next time you restart the car, but when its stand still, you can hear the fan cut in & cut out, any idea? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkdtime Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 You say you have had it topped up, shoudnt you have had it blead out and then completely refilled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Hi, the chap says no need to as it only need a very little top up, then its working. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 How old is the car? If it's got Freon (R12) you'll need a conversion kit to take the newer R134a gas. Freon was banned some years ago. The trick is never to turn the a/c off - it not only cools the air, it dehumidifies it so you'll never mist up the screen etc. Good in winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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