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It seems that the air con on my SZ5 isn’t really working, it might just need a re gas, as it is a little cooler with it on. I have found out it uses R1234YF gas, which is of course more expensive.
Is it practical to buy a DIY kit to re gas or is this just a waste of time as there might be another problem?
Robin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
Just seen a 2018 (very first batch in the country) SZ5 having the aircon fixed under warranty in a dealer. Split identified, gas all leaked.
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Is it practical to buy a DIY kit to re gas or is this just a waste of time as there might be another problem?
My suggestion would be to get it checked by a competent tech - DIY stuff you can do before hand would be to clean/degrease the condenser, and make sure the cabin filter is clean.
I've topped up many an a/c system over the years and the newer systems don't have the sight glass that the older ones did, so the only way to know if low refrigerant is the problem is with a set of gauges,
I am taking it to an air con specialist tomorrow for him to check out.
Martin, any idea if air con is covered by the Service Activated Warranty? I kind of assumed not as I don’t think air con is checked on a regular service (on any car).
Robin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
Martin, any idea if air con is covered by the Service Activated Warranty? I kind of assumed not as I don’t think air con is checked on a regular service (on any car).
Robin
Yes, that's why I mentioned that it was a first batch 2018 model, these are out of normal warranty, but being covered by the new extended warranty. It was not a "normal" loss of gas , it was a component failure
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
I had a good look through the warranty details, a normal re gas isn’t covered, it’s wear and tear, but if there is a component failure then that should be covered.
The local air con man is checking it tomorrow, so if it isn’t a simple re gas and he finds something then I will try the Suzuki garage for a warranty repair.
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
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