Air Conditioning

Phil MG · 23rd May 2021, 16:54

My MG ZT has air con which is not working.
Can anybody recommend a specialist to have a look at it,either garage or mobile,I am located in West Heath,not far from the old Longbridge factory.
I would rather go with recommendations from here rather than using google search.
Thank you.

bl52krz · 23rd May 2021, 19:37

Hi Phil. Try coolcaraircon. I have used them a few times over the years. So has my mate. We usually get him to come to the house and get a discount for two of us. They have different franchises for areas, but I have never read a bad review about them.

bendrick · 23rd May 2021, 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil MG

My MG ZT has air con which is not working.
Can anybody recommend a specialist to have a look at it,either garage or mobile,I am located in West Heath,not far from the old Longbridge factory.
I would rather go with recommendations from here rather than using google search.
Thank you.

You could have a pleasant trip for the day to Colwyn Bay and let Jules sort it out. He's got all the gear and fixes A/C.

Arctic · 23rd May 2021, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil MG

My MG ZT has air con which is not working.
Can anybody recommend a specialist to have a look at it,either garage or mobile,I am located in West Heath,not far from the old Longbridge factory.
I would rather go with recommendations from here rather than using google search.
Thank you.

Hi Phil.
When you say not working in what way? it's not blowing cold enough, air con is not blowing at ie not switching on there is no cold air or even no hot air, is there gas in the system, is the front cooling fan working as it should? lots of questions which need asking before you just pass it onto a garage etc.

Phil MG · 24th May 2021, 20:38

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Originally Posted by Arctic

Hi Phil.
When you say not working in what way? it's not blowing cold enough, air con is not blowing at ie not switching on there is no cold air or even no hot air, is there gas in the system, is the front cooling fan working as it should? lots of questions which need asking before you just pass it onto a garage etc.

I had the car in November last year,prior to that it has stood for about 15 months,so i don't know if it works or not.I did change the resistor and the fan works on both settings,low high, It might just need a regas,but i would also like to get it cleaned out properly which is what coolcaraircon can do and if there is anyone else please let me know,Thanks.

trebor · 24th May 2021, 20:41

John Court at Auto Aircon (UK) Ltd , Unit 14 Howard Road , Park Farm Ind Estate , Redditch , B98 7SE, Tel: 01527 520520 is a specialist and comes highly recommended having worked on 75s before

rovertone · 24th May 2021, 21:45

I'd also recommend 'Aircon John', he sorted mine a couple of years back.

victorgte · 25th May 2021, 21:15

It does not work on my latest purchase a ZT.
I’ll get the system refilled at a garage in Evesham after I have fitted a new condenser. They do rot but are easy to change.
First part of the process is the machine does a leak test. If leaking, then it will not continue to fill with gas. My last 75 had a leaking condenser which showed up on his machine. Again, went away and fitted a new one and returned for a gas recharge. Gas is going up in price and last time it was £50. I suspect it will be £60 next time.
I’ve booked next week off to do the condenser and a few other jobs.

DMGRS · 26th May 2021, 10:48

The usual cause seems to be the A/C Condenser these days - we sell between 3 and 10 on an average week.
Once done it should be fine for 10+ years though.

bl52krz · 27th May 2021, 20:33

When I had the KV6 from my son, I noticed that there was a lot of silver dust on the inlet manifold. Found out that it was the fins from the air con condenser when I changed it. Coolcaraircon came and vacuumed the system, held the vacuum for a while, ,no leaks found. Regased with the correct amount of oil and refrigerant. Tested it and it was giving me frost bite after five minutes. We got 10% off for having two done.

23rd May 2021, 16:54	#1
Phil MG Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: West Heath,Birmingham Posts: 67 Thanks: 28 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Air Conditioning My MG ZT has air con which is not working. Can anybody recommend a specialist to have a look at it,either garage or mobile,I am located in West Heath,not far from the old Longbridge factory. I would rather go with recommendations from here rather than using google search. Thank you.

23rd May 2021, 19:37	#2
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Hi Phil. Try coolcaraircon. I have used them a few times over the years. So has my mate. We usually get him to come to the house and get a discount for two of us. They have different franchises for areas, but I have never read a bad review about them. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham. Last edited by bl52krz; 23rd May 2021 at 19:40..

24th May 2021, 20:41	#6
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,522 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	John Court at Auto Aircon (UK) Ltd , Unit 14 Howard Road , Park Farm Ind Estate , Redditch , B98 7SE, Tel: 01527 520520 is a specialist and comes highly recommended having worked on 75s before __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver) Last edited by trebor; 24th May 2021 at 22:04..

24th May 2021, 21:45	#7
rovertone Gets stuck in Rover 75 Conne SE Auto CDTi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Redditch Posts: 667 Thanks: 185 Thanked 135 Times in 109 Posts	I'd also recommend 'Aircon John', he sorted mine a couple of years back. __________________ 2003 Mk 1 Connie SE CDTi Auto Monogram Mirage 2/Sandstone Leather 511th CDTi out of 4744 produced 9th in Mirage 2 out of 17 produced Also 2004 Rover 25 SXi CVT, 1999 Megane Cabriolet and still missing my 800 Fastback.

25th May 2021, 21:15	#8
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,802 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	It does not work on my latest purchase a ZT. I’ll get the system refilled at a garage in Evesham after I have fitted a new condenser. They do rot but are easy to change. First part of the process is the machine does a leak test. If leaking, then it will not continue to fill with gas. My last 75 had a leaking condenser which showed up on his machine. Again, went away and fitted a new one and returned for a gas recharge. Gas is going up in price and last time it was £50. I suspect it will be £60 next time. I’ve booked next week off to do the condenser and a few other jobs. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

26th May 2021, 10:48	#9
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	The usual cause seems to be the A/C Condenser these days - we sell between 3 and 10 on an average week. Once done it should be fine for 10+ years though. __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

27th May 2021, 20:33	#10
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	When I had the KV6 from my son, I noticed that there was a lot of silver dust on the inlet manifold. Found out that it was the fins from the air con condenser when I changed it. Coolcaraircon came and vacuumed the system, held the vacuum for a while, ,no leaks found. Regased with the correct amount of oil and refrigerant. Tested it and it was giving me frost bite after five minutes. We got 10% off for having two done. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

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