Nissan Latio PlasmaCluster aircon smelly?!

[Kiario]

Hi guys , I am driving a Nissan Latio Permian sedan ,07 model . Change compressor half a year ago . I have intermediate aircon not cold problem . During jam , more than 10min stationary , air con not cold . But moving cold. Heard from other forum need to topup compressor oils will solve the problem . Any guys try ? Really ex to change compressor . Any comment from all SIfu will be appreciated .

 

 

you mean you change your compressor half year ago and the problem still not solve?

 

go back to the workshop that change the compressor and ask them why.

 

 

[Koktong2000]

No , I mean I change cooling coil half year ago, now is intermediate cold when traveling . Not cold when jam. It occur around 5times already . Not much, but scare dun do anything later will have a bigger bill to pay. Anyone driving a Latio with same problem ? Latio is a Gd car and I hope to drive till the end of Coe. Anyone can help ?

[Byond]

Most likely, your air con compressor clutch got some problem

 

my problem similiar to yours...

 

not cold if left idle for too long

 

apparently, the ac compressor clutch fails to ''clutch'' in...

 

went to my mechanic

 

he took out my comp clutch...regrind it..and put it back

 

Now working fine....for the past half year

 

[Koktong2000]

Most likely, your air con compressor clutch got some problem

 

my problem similiar to yours...

 

not cold if left idle for too long

 

apparently, the ac compressor clutch fails to ''clutch'' in...

 

went to my mechanic

 

he took out my comp clutch...regrind it..and put it back

 

Now working fine....for the past half year

 

 

hi Byond , Can advise where you fixed you AC Clutch and what is the cost ? I have being quoted by AC mechanic for $200 to chane the ac clutch .

[Koktong2000]

Anyone know what is the market rate of changing ac compressor oil ?

[Tiger21]

Happened to my car...

 

Went to Mark Cool, found my Radiator fan failing. Its supposed to have two speed, but the low speed one (car idle to low speed) failed/stop. When accelerate, the fan higher speed turn works.

 

So maybe just open up your bonnet and see if the radiator fan is running @ idle. Accelerate and see if it runs.

 

Cost me $380 to replace. Believe Mark Cool marked up at least 50%. So check it out, confirm, buy from stocklist then get workshop to replace the motor.

 

Cheers

[Koktong2000]

So ex ah . Between , aIrcon still got what things to spoilt ? Aircon compressor , cooling coil , ac clutch , ac fan . anymore ? Compressor 600, coil 400, fan 380 , clutch 200 .

[Koktong2000]

I found out that if I on my aircon to auto mode , I won't have the intermediate cold no cold problem . Any suggestion wat is the fault?

[Koktong2000]

Intermidiate problem is coming back , but it only happen if I go JB , under long jam , veri hot weather. Anybody have similar problem ?

[Byond]

i will pm u the details....

 

[Skyowner]

Intermidiate problem is coming back , but it only happen if I go JB , under long jam , veri hot weather. Anybody have similar problem ?

 

Same thing happen to me, 07 latio sedan. Only happens when idling/very slow moving in long jam. Occasionally just turn the fan off completely for one-two minutes and then turn on again solve the problem.

 

If you don't mind, please share what you learnt/serviced to me okay? thanks!

[Kelisa10]

Mine is Latio 08, 4yr 6mths, 63k mileage, air-con not cool 2 weeks ago, check with Nissan and been told checking fee is $90++. Decided sent to third party well known air-con specialist workshop in Ubi, I been told by the workshop in-charge only gas leak and nothing is spoilt, only top up gas will solve the problem. Air-con not cool again after 1-2 weeks. Don't dare to send back third party workshop, waste time and money. Now send to Nissan Ubi for repair, the Nissan Mechanic told me that technician detected the cooling coil gas leak and the repair cost me $500++, no choice and need to go ahead with it. I also been told I need to monitor it after repair, if not cool again need to change the compressor and that will cost me another $1400 ++. Is that normal? Anyone can advise if my decision is correct.

 

1. Nissan Ubi for repair = more expensive but at least I wont be cheated.

2. Any air-con workshop in JB to repair it = very cheap if found a honor workshop, but high risk to get cheated (due to Spore car plate) and worry about the workmanship.

[SpenserTan]

Similar problem I had in my Latio. Went to check, was the aircon clutch issue which slipped.

 

They took it out, grind it to make it even, and put it back. No issues after that.

 

You can consider...

[Tjkbeluga]

Mine is Latio 08, 4yr 6mths, 63k mileage, air-con not cool 2 weeks ago, check with Nissan and been told checking fee is $90++. Decided sent to third party well known air-con specialist workshop in Ubi, I been told by the workshop in-charge only gas leak and nothing is spoilt, only top up gas will solve the problem. Air-con not cool again after 1-2 weeks. Don't dare to send back third party workshop, waste time and money. Now send to Nissan Ubi for repair, the Nissan Mechanic told me that technician detected the cooling coil gas leak and the repair cost me $500++, no choice and need to go ahead with it. I also been told I need to monitor it after repair, if not cool again need to change the compressor and that will cost me another $1400 ++. Is that normal? Anyone can advise if my decision is correct.

 

1. Nissan Ubi for repair = more expensive but at least I wont be cheated.

2. Any air-con workshop in JB to repair it = very cheap if found a honor workshop, but high risk to get cheated (due to Spore car plate) and worry about the workmanship.

I changed my compressor over a year ago at nissan ubi during npmp servicing too. Parts alone was 900. After awhile, there is a musty smell during drivng. Went to Kelvin to setvice, they jst clean the airfilter and the musty smell is gone...

[Kelisa10]

Similar problem I had in my Latio. Went to check, was the aircon clutch issue which slipped.

 

They took it out, grind it to make it even, and put it back. No issues after that.

 

You can consider...

 

How much you spend on that? That should not be expensive right? Don't tell me mine also the same issue. I should believe in Nissan service center as they are expect in their own brand product. I already paid S$500+ to Nissan to replace the cooling coil and the thermo sensor. Nissan, don't tell me you were diagnose it wrongly.....

Edited May 19, 2013 by Kelisa10

[Kelisa10]

I changed my compressor over a year ago at nissan ubi during npmp servicing too. Parts alone was 900. After awhile, there is a musty smell during drivng. Went to Kelvin to setvice, they jst clean the airfilter and the musty smell is gone...

 

I am a bit regret that I wasn't signup npmp servicing before. Now I need to pay for all the damages. I just hope mine wasn't the compressor problem. I will monitor it after cooling coil changed. Now is only day 1 after repair, I hope it can remain cool after 2 months, and the problem consider solved. cross finger...

Edited May 19, 2013 by Kelisa10

[Turret]

Mine is Latio 08, 4yr 6mths, 63k mileage, air-con not cool 2 weeks ago, check with Nissan and been told checking fee is $90++. Decided sent to third party well known air-con specialist workshop in Ubi, I been told by the workshop in-charge only gas leak and nothing is spoilt, only top up gas will solve the problem. Air-con not cool again after 1-2 weeks. Don't dare to send back third party workshop, waste time and money. Now send to Nissan Ubi for repair, the Nissan Mechanic told me that technician detected the cooling coil gas leak and the repair cost me $500++, no choice and need to go ahead with it. I also been told I need to monitor it after repair, if not cool again need to change the compressor and that will cost me another $1400 ++. Is that normal? Anyone can advise if my decision is correct.

 

1. Nissan Ubi for repair = more expensive but at least I wont be cheated.

2. Any air-con workshop in JB to repair it = very cheap if found a honor workshop, but high risk to get cheated (due to Spore car plate) and worry about the workmanship.

 

 

yeah, that is the similar price i paid to TC for the same problem. there is 3-6 months warranty if i still recall.

 

Better to send it to TC afterall they are more reliable.

 

Even after repairing, there is this periodic "hissing" noise - i do not know what that is but i find that rather irritating.

 

[Perlygate]

Hi

 

I just joined as a new member and I drive a Nissan Latio sedan. I don't have a aircon smell problem but I do have an aircon issue. My cooling coil was leaking and I have changed it. I also changed the fan not to long ago.

 

I now have this problem that the aircon gets cut-off every 15 min or so. ie the aircon blows out air but it is not cold (the aircon still blows air and air flow is ok). If I switch off the aircon (just off the aircon button) and switch it on again 2 min later, the aircon starts to blow cold air again. It then gets cut-off again in another 15 min and I have to repeat the process. The experience so far is this happens when I drive for long distance, like on the NS highway in M'sia.

 

Does anyone knows what is wrong with the aircon. Is it a thermostat sensor issue or is it a compressor issue?

 

Thanks for all the advices and assistances in advance.