iKon's AC system never serviced in 6yrs. What to do?

thorpe · 4th May 2010, 17:09

Hey guys, i have an iKon 1.3 petrol around 6.5 years old. Dad used to drive it till 4.5 years and last 2 years, it is with me. AFAIK, the AC has never been serviced and now, in this blasting heat, the AC is cooling good but not great.I Therefore, it isn't doing it job perfectly (considering the fact that the engine is still in top notch condition).

The car has a service due on 9th May (86000 kms done). Please help me out what should i talk to the service advisor about. Full service or Gas filling.
Also, could there be some other problems? Please help me reg. some steps i myself can take to check whether there is a major problem or minor.

santhosh_lv · 4th May 2010, 18:08

When i was reading the other post regarding the AC servicing, i had read about advise of servicing the AC system for every 5 yrs.
However, i am still wondering what all is done in AC servicing.
1. Will the compressor be dismantled and every part be cleaned?
2. Compressor Belt's tensity being verified
3. AC gas refilled
4. AC connecting piping cleaned

If all the 4 are not being taken care & if you have the problem with just the cooling affect then why AC servicing?

Why dont you talk to the Authorized service center?

Jaggu · 4th May 2010, 19:24

Just ask them to do a clean up of the coils which would have accumulated dust and grime over the years, then ask them to do a top up of gas. This should suffice. Dont get into complex refurbishing if its a healthy system.

Sankar · 4th May 2010, 20:20

Adding to what Jaggu said, you may ask them to do a clean up of the AC vents and pipes. 3M has an AC vent cleaning disinfecting product in its product portfolio, they offer this service through car dealerships, you may enquire about the same. 6 Years is a long time and it is a good idea to do this if the AC doesn't feel fresh.

4th May 2010, 17:09	#1
thorpe BANNED Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moga, PUNJAB Posts: 94 Thanked: Once	iKon's AC system never serviced in 6yrs. What to do? Hey guys, i have an iKon 1.3 petrol around 6.5 years old. Dad used to drive it till 4.5 years and last 2 years, it is with me. AFAIK, the AC has never been serviced and now, in this blasting heat, the AC is cooling good but not great.I Therefore, it isn't doing it job perfectly (considering the fact that the engine is still in top notch condition). The car has a service due on 9th May (86000 kms done). Please help me out what should i talk to the service advisor about. Full service or Gas filling. Also, could there be some other problems? Please help me reg. some steps i myself can take to check whether there is a major problem or minor.
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4th May 2010, 18:08	#2
santhosh_lv BANNED Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 117 Thanked: 64 Times	When i was reading the other post regarding the AC servicing, i had read about advise of servicing the AC system for every 5 yrs. However, i am still wondering what all is done in AC servicing. 1. Will the compressor be dismantled and every part be cleaned? 2. Compressor Belt's tensity being verified 3. AC gas refilled 4. AC connecting piping cleaned If all the 4 are not being taken care & if you have the problem with just the cooling affect then why AC servicing? Why dont you talk to the Authorized service center?
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4th May 2010, 19:24	#3
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	Just ask them to do a clean up of the coils which would have accumulated dust and grime over the years, then ask them to do a top up of gas. This should suffice. Dont get into complex refurbishing if its a healthy system.
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4th May 2010, 20:20	#4
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,054 Times	Adding to what Jaggu said, you may ask them to do a clean up of the AC vents and pipes. 3M has an AC vent cleaning disinfecting product in its product portfolio, they offer this service through car dealerships, you may enquire about the same. 6 Years is a long time and it is a good idea to do this if the AC doesn't feel fresh.
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