Esky Neutral Newbie September 25, 2003 Share September 25, 2003 I'm guessing here, but I doubt the compressor will need to work much harder to compensate. The cold refrigerant is still there in the thicker evaporator coil, it's just that it's slower to be transferred to the cabin. Similarly, I expect the thicker coil to be able to provide cool air for a slightly longer time than the thin one, after the compressor kicks out. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyver 1st Gear September 25, 2003 Share September 25, 2003 Confirmed that my BMW (316 96model) cooling coil is leaking. After topping up gas, the aircon is cold. After few day, when I on the aircon, smoky particles was blown out and afterthat, not cold anymore. The workshop recommended to use OEM copper coil which is cheaper ~$400+ and more durable (at least 4-5 year no problem) rather the original coil which is aluminium, more ex. ~$1,100, though faster cooling but may leak again in just 2-3 year time. The whole repair work cost ard $750 which inclusive labour + materials (copper type cooling coil, dryer, expansion valve) + 6 month warranty. Is the cost reasonable? Anyone can recommend a good repair workshop and price reasonable? Do check out the resource folder... u should find something there?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGear Neutral Newbie September 25, 2003 Author Share September 25, 2003 got my aircon repaired today liao. thanks all for the precious advise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyver 1st Gear September 25, 2003 Share September 25, 2003 Great!! how much did u spend?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenelantra Neutral Newbie November 2, 2003 Share November 2, 2003 (edited) Hi, Don't mind can you email me the address or phone number of Mark cool.my air con give out a strong stench for the first few seconds. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Regards Liang [email protected] Edited November 2, 2003 by Greenelantra Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksung Neutral Newbie November 13, 2003 Share November 13, 2003 I've been to both Fresh Air and Fresh Cool in JB. Both are relaible aircon w/shops and have been in the business for many years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monet2 Neutral Newbie November 16, 2003 Share November 16, 2003 Can you let us know where are these 2 shop located at JB? Thanks and what do u mean they are reliable? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie47 1st Gear November 16, 2003 Share November 16, 2003 I suggest you go with one of the posters here and go with Mark Cool. The thing about them is that if you go to them directly, it will cost you. But if your regular mechanic sends his cars to Mark Cool for servicing, there will be a special price usually. Got mine cleaned out and new some top up of refrigerant for $80. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksung Neutral Newbie November 30, 2003 Share November 30, 2003 Fresh Cool is located at Jln Tanki Air as Paul75ts mentioned. Fresh Air is at Jln Yahya Awal. Afetr you clear the causeway, head towards the seaside road. Short distance away (abt 1/4km) you will hit a traffic light. On the left is a small tower (like 3 storeys high). Make a right at this junction. Then keep going straight...pass a Shell, then Esso (abt 1km). After the Esso, lookout for signboard on your left for Fresh Air. Hope this helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiorook Neutral Newbie December 2, 2003 Share December 2, 2003 (edited) Went to Mova at Alexandra Village also (Same place?) The service foreman Mr Pang quote me $1,200++ for oem coil. More exp if use back original coil (coil alone cost $1,100). Someone from MCF recommend Falcon Air Auto at Sin Min Autocare. Mr Thomas quoted me $795 + GST $31.80 copper cooling coil + expansion valve + receiver dryer + refill gas + labour (3month warranty) Found a shop (Fresh Air Auto Aircon) in JB. Place look big like STAR workshop. Mainly specialist in aircon not like those small shop in town ard sentosa areas. If I go for original coil can last only 2-3 year and cost ard $1,674 (S$775) Malaysia make but fast cooling can last longer and cost ard $1,374 (S$636) assuming S$1 = RM$2.16 Can anyone advise whether to go to malaysia for repair? workmanship worthwhile? or go to Falcon Air Auto as recommended by MCF member here? Anyone know this workshop and whether their service is good? Try Nam Sing : 1. Nam Sing Battery Service 10 Ang Mo Kio Ind Pk 2A #02-05 Tel : 6483 7230 Saw that they do a lot of Merc and BMWs..... and they are fairly good with A/Cs.. Edited December 2, 2003 by Audiorook Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannson Neutral Newbie July 10, 2006 Share July 10, 2006 there are usually 2 reasons for aircon coil leakage... 1. wear & tear... 2. aircon cleaning... - some workshops will spend a day to extract the aircon evaporator/coil to perform chemical cleaning... 2 issues here a. chemical may be corrosive (make sure u know what they are using. we usually leave it to the workshop.. when we should really be asking/observing) b. the actual process of manually cleaning may cause physical damage. i'm not sure if any of you have seen the physical coil, but the fins are actually very thin (aka fragile)... easily damaged... take care bro! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wai2001 Neutral Newbie October 5, 2012 Share October 5, 2012 Did my replacement at Mark Cool recently for Altis 06, damage is 380 + 50 for installation of filter... price wise is reasonable, workmanship quite rough... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mydestiny Neutral Newbie May 14, 2013 Share May 14, 2013 was quoted $420 to replace aircon cooling coil, reasonable? 06 Alties. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVT Supercharged May 14, 2013 Share May 14, 2013 was quoted $420 to replace aircon cooling coil, reasonable? 06 Alties. Does your car need to remove dashboard to reach the cooling coil? How about you check a few more WS for quotes? Check those listed here in this thread, especially those specialist in aircon like Mark Cool.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte3737 5th Gear May 14, 2013 Share May 14, 2013 Does your car need to remove dashboard to reach the cooling coil? How about you check a few more WS for quotes? Check those listed here in this thread, especially those specialist in aircon like Mark Cool.... someone mention that mark cool workmanship quite rough 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chong18 Neutral Newbie May 17, 2013 Share May 17, 2013 Any advise whether to turn off aircon before switch off the engine or just simply switch off the engine without turning of the aircon after parking? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic May 17, 2013 Share May 17, 2013 Any advise whether to turn off aircon before switch off the engine or just simply switch off the engine without turning of the aircon after parking? It doesn't matter but what is more important is turn off aircon before swtching on engine. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVT Supercharged May 17, 2013 Share May 17, 2013 It doesn't matter but what is more important is turn off aircon before swtching on engine. Agreed. My battery man always tells me to make a good habit to switch off all equipment (including CD player/radio) in the car before turn off engine, so that when you turn on engine later, the battery has full power to start the engine. This is will also prolong the car battery's life. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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