Vauxhall Corsa D - Corsa Air Con

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Sun 9 Jul 2017 18:16
Vauxhall Corsa D - Corsa Air Con - Chrissy_ccc
Hi, I have a 2014 Corsa which I recently had regassed after the air con stopped working. After this the air con was amazing for about a week... and now it's just blowing warm, sometimes a bit cool but not what I'd expect from air con. I asked if there were any leaks when I had it regassed as it's still under warranty until September and they said it's fine just needed the regas. However it's also still hissing when I use it, the hissing comes and goes. I don't want to take it to the garage if it's just how it is, but I don't remember it being a problem last summer! Any ideas?
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Sun 9 Jul 2017 19:24
Vauxhall Corsa D - Corsa Air Con - elekie&a/c doctor

The "hissing" sound is a classic sympton of the system being low on gas charge.A less than 3 year old car should not a recharge unless there is a leak.Take it back and get them to fix it under warranty.

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Sun 9 Jul 2017 21:17
Vauxhall Corsa D - Corsa Air Con - Chrissy_ccc
Thanks for your reply. I had it regassed little over a month ago, and thought it was a bit soon for its age.

The issue seemed to start after I had my service, is it plausible that something was knocked during this? I mentioned this when I booked it in the first time and she was a little defensive in that they don't touch they aircon during the service.
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Sun 9 Jul 2017 22:05
Vauxhall Corsa D - Corsa Air Con - elekie&a/c doctor

Very unlikely to be related to the service. Take it back and request a proper investigation.

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Sun 9 Jul 2017 22:37
Vauxhall Corsa D - Corsa Air Con - Railroad.

If you can hear a hissing noise when the A/C is running then my guess would be a punctured comdenser most likely caused by being struck by a stone. If so a replacement under warranty is unlikely. It's one of those things I'm afraid.

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Sun 9 Jul 2017 22:39
Vauxhall Corsa D - Corsa Air Con - Chrissy_ccc
Urgh- need two front break discs too :( Thanks though!

Edited by Chrissy_ccc on 09/07/2017 at 22:40

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Sun 9 Jul 2017 22:37
Vauxhall Corsa D - Corsa Air Con - Chrissy_ccc
Thank you!
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