rabster Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Ok so i took my car to be re gassed today as it wasnt very cold in the cabin, the car took all the gas etc how ever they couldn't get the temperature very cold. Is there a common issue that i might be overlooking or any suggestions of things to look into.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffyjason Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Old compressor or evaporator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabster Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 Car is a 2005 Model would have hoped that nissans build quality would have lasted longer than 6 and a bit years lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Mine is a 2004, well over 100k and still cool as.... I have my aircon on all year round pretty much I am sure that helps in the long run with issues like bad smells and equipment failing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabster Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 I haven't used it since i got the car TBH but mainly due to it not being cold lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffyjason Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 mine kicks out a sweaty sock smell when i havent used it for a while...probably legionnaires disease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 mine kicks out a sweaty sock smell when i havent used it for a while...probably legionnaires disease Or maybe a sweaty sock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I have heard that even in the winter you should use the AC once a week or so to prevent the pipes in the AC system drying and cracking. Using the AC with the heaters on sounds daft but does dry the air and helps demist the screen. So once you get it sorted, if not using the AC all the time at least give it a good use once a week or so to keep the system "lubed and moist" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Open the window a little bit first to allow the warm air out. Shut the window, put it on auto and recirculating. Get it blowing through the face vents, it will soon numb your gums. Though I do not find the AC as cold as previous cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 if your getting smells try something like liquimoly klima fresh instructions aren't great but the product works well. just did mine and the wifes car with it. my car only had a slight odour on switching off of A/C but the wifes new car was bad. now tons better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffyjason Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 like the youtube video says! I'll give it a go, cheers Arty Biscuit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 the instructions are pictorial and in german, and some bits are clear others are not. my basic translation of them (after using google translate ) 1. turn blowers on to full, turn heat up to max, set to air recycle, aim at the footwell leave for 10 min 2. put can in the supplied box, put in footwell aiming up the pedal vent, put A/C on, make sure its on recycle, i turned the temp down to min. set can off, shut door, leave for 10. i left it on the foor well setting but i think it showed to put it on windscreen, but don;t do it if it turns recycle off. 3. once can has expired leave engine to run for further 10 min with doors shut and previous settings. 4. open all doors turn engine off and leave for 10 min 5. job done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabster Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 OK so any thing to look for with the aircon it doesnt smell, the system blows cold air just not COLD air, any ideas ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffyjason Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 the instructions are pictorial and in german, and some bits are clear others are not. my basic translation of them (after using google translate ) 1. turn blowers on to full, turn heat up to max, set to air recycle, aim at the footwell leave for 10 min 2. put can in the supplied box, put in footwell aiming up the pedal vent, put A/C on, make sure its on recycle, i turned the temp down to min. set can off, shut door, leave for 10. i left it on the foor well setting but i think it showed to put it on windscreen, but don;t do it if it turns recycle off. 3. once can has expired leave engine to run for further 10 min with doors shut and previous settings. 4. open all doors turn engine off and leave for 10 min 5. job done it smells nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabster Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Anyone able to offer advice on how to check through don't fancy oing to Nissan to have them charge a fortune to investigate then even more to repair..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabster Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 HI Guys ok so i have a garage that i trust looking at the car they have had an aircon specialist out to investigate the problem and his finding are as follows Compressor seems fine clutch is activating but there is no live at the compressor, apparently there could be a release valve that is stuck and thus not allowing the current to get through ? i had the Rad fans changed last year due to them failing is there a connector that could have been missed when fitting these etc the local nissan dealership which the garage know quiet well have said (it could be anything best send it down for us to look at) not really up for that as they will charge a fortune yes ok it will get the thing fixed but if its something simple there not gonna let me know its something simple and still charge me a fortune so looking for a bit more input from you guys can anyone offer advice ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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