2011 i30 Trophy, Air Conditioning not working effectively.

Lester · **October 22, 2012, 06:37:09**

G'day again, I think I mentioned before on another thread that the A/C on my 4 month old i30 Trophy - 2L petrol engined automobile is not working right. Air is not nearly cold enough for our hot summers we get.

So today I rang our local Hyundai Dealer, Momsens at Bega, just a mere 140km down the Highjway

The Service Manager said sometimes a new vehicle's A/C is not gassed properly at the factory in Korea and they have had to re gas or top up a few times. Not really good enough eh? So next Monday I have to make the 280km return trip to Bega, down the Princes Hwy to get the A/C looked at and probably regassed or topped up, or to check for leakage. Warranty job of course. I wonder if I can hit Hyundai for fuel.

(Yes, Uncle Lester believes in Fairies.)

Anyone else had A/C issues with the FD i30 ?

Shambles · **Reply #1: October 22, 2012, 08:08:10**

I think what they told you about the factory gas levels was probably correct. It's what I was told when I had mine regassed the first time.

Since then, I've had a new condensor and all manner of fixes done to mine. Works great now tho. Eventually.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #2: October 22, 2012, 08:11:21**

So much for the pre-delivery that you paid for then.

Dazzler · **Reply #3: October 22, 2012, 09:32:37**

Quote from: Shambles™ on October 22, 2012, 08:08:10

I think what they told you about the factory gas levels was probably correct. It's what I was told when I had mine regassed the first time.

Since then, I've had a new condensor and all manner of fixes done to mine. Works great now tho. Eventually.

Fortunately I wouldn't say that was typical though, thankfully. Neither of our i30's have had a problem with the aircon.

rustynutz · **Reply #4: October 22, 2012, 09:55:09**

You must be due for more cheese anyhow, hey Lester?

Doggie 1 · **Reply #5: October 22, 2012, 10:01:18**

Quote from: rustynutz on October 22, 2012, 09:55:09

You must be due for more cheese anyhow, hey Lester?

Is he a mouse?

Surferdude · **Reply #6: October 22, 2012, 10:40:18**

Quote from: db08 on October 22, 2012, 10:01:18

Quote from: rustynutz on October 22, 2012, 09:55:09
You must be due for more cheese anyhow, hey Lester?

Is he a mouse?

He has to go to Bega for a Hyundai dealer.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #7: October 22, 2012, 10:51:20**

Ah, Bega. NZ cheese.

Lester · **Reply #8: October 22, 2012, 23:40:36**

Quote from: db08 on October 22, 2012, 10:51:20

Ah, Bega. NZ cheese.

No mate not Kiwi but Bega = New South Wales - Australian Cheese, very nice. If you buy your cheese at Aldi in OZ, most of it comes from Bega. www.begacheese.com.au (slow loading site, but pretty.)

Yes I will stock up next week , and if the A/C is working ok, whack the cheese in the Glove box cooler of ye i30.

Lubberly Jubberly.

Oh, thanks to all for the feedback re A/C issues. The truth is out there!

Doggie 1 · **Reply #9: October 23, 2012, 01:10:37**

I'm getting confused - what were the ads that used to have the Kiwis on there talking about Cheeseday?

Lester · **Reply #10: October 23, 2012, 06:06:27**

Quote from: db08 on October 23, 2012, 01:10:37

I'm getting confused - what were the ads that used to have the Kiwis on there talking about Cheeseday?

Don't know mate, cannot recollect that ad. But I can assure you Bega Cheese is produced in the Bega Valley, NSW. The Factory is about 3 kms north of Bega Town. Access the site I mentioned above.

The Kiwis do make good cheese though, how about in W.A. you make some good cheese I believe..'Sandgroper Blue Vein perhaps.

Geez I am in strife now for going off topic. All about A/C this.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #11: October 23, 2012, 08:31:52**

I think the Sandroper Blue Vein cheese is from Swanbourne W.A. where I don't think you need air conditioning.
There we go,

Other than that, I'm not really into cheeses so I don't know what we have here.

rustynutz · **Reply #12: October 23, 2012, 09:30:56**

Quote from: db08 on October 23, 2012, 01:10:37

I'm getting confused - what were the ads that used to have the Kiwis on there talking about Cheeseday?

Maybe you're thinking of Mainland?....

Phil №❶ · **Reply #13: October 23, 2012, 09:32:55**

Quote from: db08 on October 23, 2012, 01:10:37

I'm getting confused - what were the ads that used to have the Kiwis on there talking about Cheeseday?

Mainland Colby Cheese I think

Shambles · **Reply #14: October 23, 2012, 09:42:41**

~Angel~ 's gonna have her work cut out cleaning this thread up

rustynutz · **Reply #15: October 23, 2012, 09:46:21**

It's Daves fault, he just had to ask!!!

Doggie 1 · **Reply #16: October 23, 2012, 09:59:20**

That's the one!

The preferred choice of automotive air conditioning specialsts nationwide.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #17: October 23, 2012, 21:31:53**

The rest of us are innocent, just trying to help

Lester · **Reply #18: October 24, 2012, 03:37:03**

I am really 'CHEESED OFF' with my a/c, hopefully fixed Monday.

Dazzler · **Reply #19: October 24, 2012, 11:10:12**

Quote from: Lester on October 24, 2012, 03:37:03

I am really 'CHEESED OFF' with my a/c, hopefully fixed Monday.

I would do my "block" if it is not fixed

Doggie 1 · **Reply #20: October 24, 2012, 11:12:56**

Quote from: Roo Dazz on October 24, 2012, 11:10:12

Quote from: Lester on October 24, 2012, 03:37:03
I am really 'CHEESED OFF' with my a/c, hopefully fixed Monday.

I would do my "block" if it is not fixed

That's a cutting remark. Are you crackers?

Lester · **Reply #21: October 24, 2012, 22:16:01**

Crikey, some 'Cheesy' comments on here. Vintage they are, although some of them are processed.

Who started all this? I started with A/C and ended up in a Cheese Factory, we all must be 'crackers.'

Doggie 1 · **Reply #22: October 25, 2012, 02:18:44**

'twasn't me.

I think it was Gorgonzola.

Lester · **Reply #23: October 30, 2012, 22:55:07**

G'day again readers. Well re my A/C on the i30, drove the 280 km return trip to my nearest Hyundai delaer at Bega on Monday. They took the car to the local auto electrician who checked out the A/C, found no leaks but little refrigerant in the system, so refilled it. Under warranty, no charge. But what pissed me off, excuse the French, was no apology from Service Manager or Dealer Principal, when I pointed out the A/C should have been checked out at predelivery on 19 June or at first check in August.

I feel better now.

rustynutz · **Reply #24: October 30, 2012, 23:56:40**

At least you got a result!

Maybe a nicely worded letter to Hyundai Australia is in order?

But, more importantly, did you end up getting some cheese?

Lester · **Reply #25: October 31, 2012, 00:43:45**

Quote from: rustynutz on October 30, 2012, 23:56:40

At least you got a result!

Maybe a nicely worded letter to Hyundai Australia is in order?

But, more importantly, did you end up getting some cheese?

Rusty, thanks mate, your points noted, yes a letter to Hyundai Australia might be in order, Momsen Hyundai at Bega need to lift their game I reckon.

Cheese again !

Yes mate called in at ye olde Bega Cheese Complex, got some Bega Heritage and some Pepper Corn Cheese. Whacked it in the glove box cooler.

rustynutz · **Reply #26: October 31, 2012, 01:10:12**

I knew that glove box cooler would come in handy....

FatBoy · **Reply #27: October 31, 2012, 01:18:29**

I just checked my glove box cooler. There is no cheese in there!! I might have to go to Hyundai here and complain because some of you have cheese in yours. I might ask for some nice King Island Brie....

Surferdude · **Reply #28: October 31, 2012, 03:30:10**

Quote from: FatBoy on October 31, 2012, 01:18:29

I just checked my glove box cooler. There is no cheese in there!! I might have to go to Hyundai here and complain because some of you have cheese in yours. I might ask for some nice King Island Brie....

You have to turn it on first. The cheese will come.

Asterix · **Reply #29: November 01, 2012, 19:21:44**

Glad to hear you got it sorted, Lester - with or without cheese...

Aircon is such a nice feature to have when the summer comes...