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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: richards on 04 August 2011, 10:19:02

Title: Aircon not cooling
Post by: richards on 04 August 2011, 10:19:02

Hi all,

After I got the car the aircon wasn't working.  I suspected it was due to lack of gas as it had been standing for 6 months.  Compressor was not engaging.

Got kwik-rip to regas and the compressor was working again, can hear it click on and off again when I press the auto and eco buttons.

However, after a few days, it doesn't blow cold anymore,  compressor still kicks in though.

Are there any checks I can do before I get ruined at the Vauxhall dealership?

Many thanks.

Title: Re: Aircon not cooling
Post by: Andy B on 04 August 2011, 10:27:46

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Hi all,

After I got the car the aircon wasn't working.  I suspected it was due to lack of gas as it had been standing for 6 months.  Compressor was not engaging.

Got kwik-rip to regas and the compressor was working again, can hear it click on and off again when I press the auto and eco buttons.

However, after a few days, it doesn't blow cold anymore,  compressor still kicks in though.

Are there any checks I can do before I get ruined at the Vauxhall dealership?

Many thanks.

Sounds like a lack of gas again, ie Kwik fit have filled a system that had a leak. Rather than go to Vauxhal find a local reputable air/con specialist.  :y

Title: Re: Aircon not cooling
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 August 2011, 10:33:52

I'd moan to Kwik Fit(up) for a start. As said, they have filled a system without checking for leaks, which is illegal. I think they also have a money back guarantee so well worth kicking up a stink there.

.. Then go to someone who can diagnose it properly.  :y

EDIT: And by the above I mean an air conditioning specialist not a main dealer. ;)

Title: Re: Aircon not cooling
Post by: richards on 04 August 2011, 11:19:42

In Surrey (Guildford), any recommendations?

Title: Re: Aircon not cooling
Post by: dad1uk on 04 August 2011, 23:23:31

These people are recommended by people on the site. I know they have franchises about but don't know if they have one near you.......

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1155723629

Title: Re: Aircon not cooling
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 August 2011, 10:08:32

Can't personally recommend anyone in this area, I'm afraid.

Have a chat to a few places and see what feeling you come away with. They should suggest charging the system with a dye and then searching for the leak using a UV light before vacuuming out the system, refilling and checking performance.