Tha Original i30 Owners Club
GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => GENERAL => Topic started by: 1600dave on January 07, 2026, 05:09:39
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Just wondering how others with similar cars find their AC performance? Mines working, but not super cold (some cars I’ve driven it can get too cold).
I find it can take a while to cool the car down and take the edge off, and never really gets to that ice cold air coming out of the vent point.
I gave the condenser a good clean but that didn’t help much, and there are no signs of any leaks, but wondering if it could benefit from being re-gassed given its 14 years old?
Are there any known issues with the AC system in the GD's?
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Firty's aircon has been going strong since new without leaks or need of regassing, ice cold when needed but with the full SLX-level of climate control, it's just a matter of dialling your temperature and switching to auto. I haven't seen much reporting of aircon problems on the GD.
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Its cold, just not ice cold like some vehicles ive owned.
Having no rear vents and being the tourer with a larger cabin, it takes a bit more to cool down and ensure the kids arent cooking in the back!