ChickenMob 6th Gear January 7, 2014 Share January 7, 2014 SE from Tan Chong? Guys, this just happened to me... my aircon recently got the wheezing sound recurring. Previously, it led to hot wind blowing from the air con so I had it checked out and the garage rectified by changing the radiator and pipe. That was mid last year around July, now this past month the wheezing sound came back and these few days the air coming out from the aircon is warm before it becomes cold later slowly. Today the ultimate came, halfway on the expressway, hot air only then burnt smell, i believed it was the air con so I switched it off and headed straight for home, parked on side, off my car and checked under the hood. got very strong burning smell but not sure from where cos visually can't search for exact spot. then restarted by car, turned on air con, whole engine died... I think it's the alternator (which I changed last year for my 100K servicing, now only 104000). Anyone here kena the same problem? Sorry for long text! if got strong burnt smell check your hoses and radiator already, previously I got a leak a the plug below and result in the radiator leak. dun drive anymore, just get it tow and checked I made the mistake of continuing and need to do an overhaul... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanK Supercharged January 7, 2014 Share January 7, 2014 if got strong burnt smell check your hoses and radiator already, previously I got a leak a the plug below and result in the radiator leak. dun drive anymore, just get it tow and checked I made the mistake of continuing and need to do an overhaul... I thought of driving it to my workshop opposite my house... shouldn't be more than 10mins drive... if radiator and hose I still ok... should be 600+ repair only... but alternator... dunno will drag in how many more things... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenMob 6th Gear January 7, 2014 Share January 7, 2014 I thought of driving it to my workshop opposite my house... shouldn't be more than 10mins drive... if radiator and hose I still ok... should be 600+ repair only... but alternator... dunno will drag in how many more things... I also tried driving to my kid school about 10mins....but the damage to the top block gasket was too much..... usually I think if alternate should not have burnt smell, unless its some fluid touch the engine......... try going to the pro-workshop check it out;......boxer engine nice sound but very troublesome if anything happens... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanK Supercharged January 7, 2014 Share January 7, 2014 I also tried driving to my kid school about 10mins....but the damage to the top block gasket was too much..... usually I think if alternate should not have burnt smell, unless its some fluid touch the engine......... try going to the pro-workshop check it out;......boxer engine nice sound but very troublesome if anything happens... all the pro workshops damn far... si bei suay happen at this time before CNY - peak period... thanks for your help bro! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenMob 6th Gear January 7, 2014 Share January 7, 2014 all the pro workshops damn far... si bei suay happen at this time before CNY - peak period... thanks for your help bro! Hahahaha the far part I agreed you staying west? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanK Supercharged January 7, 2014 Share January 7, 2014 Hahahaha the far part I agreed you staying west? ya West side all pro any brands but Subaru. Closest to me is the WCEGA and Midview. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird5011 3rd Gear January 7, 2014 Share January 7, 2014 My colleague RX8 insurance more ex to mine AtWrx . FC same at 8+km/L. 50ncd quoted $1500 vs his $1800. Buy Tpft only $900. The turbo kick is indeed addictive. Love those Gsssss. Hi bro...which insurance company quoted you $1500.00. Mine is due end of this month with 50% NCD. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skymax 5th Gear January 7, 2014 Share January 7, 2014 Hi bro...which insurance company quoted you $1500.00. Mine is due end of this month with 50% NCD. Cant remember as i stick to my AXA tpft. Only a handful insurance take wrx. My guess is AIG. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanK Supercharged January 7, 2014 Share January 7, 2014 Hi bro...which insurance company quoted you $1500.00. Mine is due end of this month with 50% NCD. Can ask Liberty also... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanK Supercharged January 8, 2014 Share January 8, 2014 Just an update as case reference for all bros driving the 08 Impreza. Sent car to workshop to find out problem (read previous few threads for exact situation). Compressor jammed so when I on the aircon, engine will die. Plus condensor leaking, even more problems... total $850 (compressor) + $280 (condensor), really expensive... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Supersonic January 8, 2014 Share January 8, 2014 Just an update as case reference for all bros driving the 08 Impreza. Sent car to workshop to find out problem (read previous few threads for exact situation). Compressor jammed so when I on the aircon, engine will die. Plus condensor leaking, even more problems... total $850 (compressor) + $280 (condensor), really expensive... are the prices u quote for 1.5 or 2.0 version ? I thought usually Jap cars buy more ex but have affordable spares compared to H and KIA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanK Supercharged January 8, 2014 Share January 8, 2014 are the prices u quote for 1.5 or 2.0 version ? I thought usually Jap cars buy more ex but have affordable spares compared to H and KIA Not for the 08 Impreza... all the parts damn ex... mine is the 2.0 model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanlee 1st Gear January 8, 2014 Share January 8, 2014 SE from Tan Chong? Should be SE from motorimage.... SE from Tan Chong? Should be SE from motorimage.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird5011 3rd Gear January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 Cant remember as i stick to my AXA tpft. Only a handful insurance take wrx. My guess is AIG. Thanks bro..quoted $1692.00 from AIG after all the 50% NCD and rebate inclusive of GST with better benefits than OAC. My OAC renewal is $1833.00 ????. Have to jump ship.. MSIG quoted $1442.00 but with lousy benefits. Can ask Liberty also... Thanks bro..think I will go with AIG. Better deals from them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getzsfv 5th Gear January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 (edited) Just an update as case reference for all bros driving the 08 Impreza. Sent car to workshop to find out problem (read previous few threads for exact situation). Compressor jammed so when I on the aircon, engine will die. Plus condensor leaking, even more problems... total $850 (compressor) + $280 (condensor), really expensive... Bro u should also chk the aircom motor which is located under the passenger dash board. Usually when the condenser kaput, dat on will go too. Morover, when there is a radiator leak (which is common for our original "plastic" radiator) might be a cause for hot air too. Edited January 9, 2014 by Getzsfv Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanK Supercharged January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 Bro u should also chk the aircom motor which is located under the passenger dash board. Usually when the condenser kaput, dat on will go too. Morover, when there is a radiator leak (which is common for our original "plastic" radiator) might be a cause for hot air too. The workshop never say anything so I assumed nothing wrong with that motor... really chor man... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getzsfv 5th Gear January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 The workshop never say anything so I assumed nothing wrong with that motor... really chor man... Yup, mine there was weezing sound also, there is no wind coming out at all. Have to physically knocked the motor for the wind to come out . At the same time, my radiator leak! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Supersonic January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 Thanks bro..quoted $1692.00 from AIG after all the 50% NCD and rebate inclusive of GST with better benefits than OAC. My OAC renewal is $1833.00 ????. Have to jump ship.. MSIG quoted $1442.00 but with lousy benefits. Thanks bro..think I will go with AIG. Better deals from them. The 1692 after 50% is for TPFT for wrx ? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In NowRelated Discussions
Related Discussions
Swift Owners
Swift Owners
Charged For Sex With Underage Part II
Charged For Sex With Underage Part II
Mercedes Owners Thread
Mercedes Owners Thread
Used Car Dealers Feedback (Part 2)!
Used Car Dealers Feedback (Part 2)!
Nissan QashQai 2014 Part 2
Nissan QashQai 2014 Part 2
Which part of SG is flooding now?
Which part of SG is flooding now?
2015 Forester 2.0
2015 Forester 2.0
2019 5th Generation Subaru Forester (SK)
2019 5th Generation Subaru Forester (SK)