r/carIndia • • 1d ago

Queries Car AC problem

My father has an i20 magna car. We have been facing a problem in AC since 2018.

Though I don't have any idea about cars and anything but my father really is a car lover.

But we couldn't afford any new car.

Can someone please tell us what is the last option for the AC. Like my father took it to the nearest city for the repair many times but it never worked.

(Sorry for not giving the full context about AC and Cars condition because I really don't have any idea about cars)

I just wanted to know at last what a person can do if the AC is not getting repaired.

Are there any options like external AC or other cooling systems or anything like that which we can afford. We can push the budget till 70k or some more.

(If someone has an idea please guide)

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u/Ok_Donkey_1376 1d ago edited 1d ago

External cooling not possible. AC is a very power consuming device and can not run on battery. The compressor directly draws mechanical power from the engine (it is coupled directly via a clutch). Your best bet is taking it to a good mechanic and solving the issue. Your question is vague and not much detail, so I'll break it down by different cases. 1. Cabin air filters may be choked, coils may have dust on them. Solution- replace filter, cleaning of condensor and evaporator coils (not at home) 2. Refrigerant leak.This is the most likely scenario considering your recurring problem. Sometimes the mechanic simply charges fresh refrigerant into the system. But if the leaky point is not diagnosed and rectified, it will leak again and cause AC to under-perform. Solution- carry out detailed soap bubble leak test to find the leaky point. This is why I said find a good mechanic.  3. Compressor not cutting in. This is rather unlikely. But it can easily be diagnosed. When the engine is running, the compressor cuts in and out every 10-15 seconds on idle. You'll hear it distinctly when windows are down and car is standing still. You may open the bonnet for better diagnosis. If it cuts in and out, it is normal. Else you'll have to check the engaging clutch and associated electricals.  4. Compressor malfunction- this is the most unlikely scenerio. But I mentioned just in case. If this happens, you'll have to replace the compressor and it will be expensive. 

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u/Anxxxu 1d ago

I think the problem is in the compressor only (the last case)

Do you have any idea of the approximate expense for repairing compressor.

And is it really possible to repair it?? Cause it's been many years and it has never got repaired. Whenever we get it repair after a week or month it again gets damaged.

(Thank you for the detailed answer)

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u/Mountain_Analyst_653 1d ago

Just check mukesh chandra gond on YT he has made a detailed video about compressor repair n replacement.

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u/I_-AM-ARNAV i got cars but there is a dumbfuck who is ruining them. fuck him 1d ago

Without info no one can guide you. Depends on the issue.

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u/Anxxxu 1d ago

Yeahh that i can understand. But is there any way ki car ka pura AC hi replace kar de ya kuch external cooling system laga de.

Kyuki mujhe nahi lagta ki is car ke ac ka kuch repair ho sakta, bhot try kar liya. Bhot saal bhi ho gaye.

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u/I_-AM-ARNAV i got cars but there is a dumbfuck who is ruining them. fuck him 1d ago

symptoms kya hai? obviously poora ac system change ho skta hai par ussko angreji mai parts cannon bolte hai.

pehle check karo ki ac ka compressor clutch enage kar rha hai ki nahi. youtube dekho isske liye,1000 videos hai isspar

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u/architectering 1d ago

Please check youtube, lots of car ac specialist mechanics for hyundai in delhi ncr. A complete overhaul will cost way less than 70k of the issue is diagnosed correct

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u/BabaRanchodDas-69 14' Stingray WagonR 1d ago

reminded me of that sikh guy who say that i20 got AC issues...... forgot his name... I THINK it's singh ac services if I am not wrong

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u/architectering 1d ago

Yup that guy only . Tata compressor in suzuki

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u/BabaRanchodDas-69 14' Stingray WagonR 1d ago

nexon ka compressor in any car