AC died
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AC died
Hi fellas,
I'm in Vancouver, BC, just returned from Osoyos, where as we all know
39C (102F) is a normal temperature this time of year. And my beloved AC died on me exactly when we arrived there. In fact I think it decided to heat the air instead or at least it seems like it. Driving around wine sampling rooms is more or less bearable (after 3rd tasting or so), but 400 km of the return trip at 120-140 km/h with all windows open is not much of a mood enhancer.
I looked through the archives, it seems that at least two people has their share of AC problems. With 27c outside I honestly don't care if it's a valve or a compressor or the fuse (checked these btw, all fine), what I wonder is if it's reasonable to expect from a dealership to provide a decent loaner, and not some 'sporty corolla' tin can. The car is 4 months old, so I am *really* pissed off now.
I'd appreciate any info, going to talk to service dept tommorow. Just wanted to be prepared.
BTW, it's silver 1.8tqm (sport suspension, bose, xenons); and I traded in another A4 for it.
I'm in Vancouver, BC, just returned from Osoyos, where as we all know
39C (102F) is a normal temperature this time of year. And my beloved AC died on me exactly when we arrived there. In fact I think it decided to heat the air instead or at least it seems like it. Driving around wine sampling rooms is more or less bearable (after 3rd tasting or so), but 400 km of the return trip at 120-140 km/h with all windows open is not much of a mood enhancer. I looked through the archives, it seems that at least two people has their share of AC problems. With 27c outside I honestly don't care if it's a valve or a compressor or the fuse (checked these btw, all fine), what I wonder is if it's reasonable to expect from a dealership to provide a decent loaner, and not some 'sporty corolla' tin can. The car is 4 months old, so I am *really* pissed off now.
I'd appreciate any info, going to talk to service dept tommorow. Just wanted to be prepared.
BTW, it's silver 1.8tqm (sport suspension, bose, xenons); and I traded in another A4 for it.
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hey man i drive a corolla!! lol jk, new sporty corolla is not a bad rental from audi dealership
if you dont know anyone there or u aren't in really really good relations with them. My dealership is also a volks/porsche/mazada. So ppl usually either get either a jetta, or a mazada 6 (both strippies), not too bad.
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my AC sucks. it only works when the temp is 70 deg (F) or lower. POS.
as far as your loaner, it will most likely be a camry!!! i can tell your excited already. As far as what to expect at the dealer, it could go either way. They could fix it the first time and be nice to you, or they can give u an attitude, make you hate the fact that you bought the car from them, and also not fix it the first or second time u bring it in. Good luck
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But did it happen gradually or instantenously ?
Latter for me - we stopped for like 3 mins and then I had trouble starting it (never ever happened before), tried 3 times, started it, but a/c was gone.
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Richmond. They are not bad.
Their service dept was able to fix fuel system problem in my previous a4, which Capilano couldn't even detect. However they systematically use various crap as loaners; in my experience these can range from corollas to minivans, never audi. According to one of their service guys, who gave me a ride at some point, there are audi loaners, but they are reserved for 'important customers'. Hence my original question - does a/c f*ckup make me one ?
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Dunno - Cap Audi gave me a Jetta once, but
they require 3 weeks advance notice for loaner cars. I'm getting some work done on Tuesday and am just going to drop it off for a couple of hours.
Pisses me off, because a friend of mine with a B5 A4 gets an A6 every time he goes in to Cap Audi!
WTF?!
Pisses me off, because a friend of mine with a B5 A4 gets an A6 every time he goes in to Cap Audi!
WTF?!
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I don't really use my AC...
I can literally count how many times I've used it this year. It just so happened the day was blistering hot and I turned on the AC, only to be greeted with hot air. After the service I tested the AC one time and it was fine. About 2 months later I use the AC again and more hot air! Service tech says there is no leak so I'm puzzled at what happened. They refill and recharge again. It's been 4 months, so far so good.
-Jimbo
-Jimbo