tempo Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 hi guys hope you are all enjoying the sun, am sure this question has been discussed before. my A/C works but it isn't blowing very cold air even on high. i have a 1998 aristo v300. does this mean it needs refilling, if yes where do i start. i know the bit about turning it on as often as u can even though you are not using it. what does the "H" mean when you lift up the bonnet. right infront on the radiator can someone point me in the right direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders_UK Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 The H and L are for high and low pressure systems - but you really need to take the car to an aircon specialist to have it topped up (or your Lexus dealer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 i would go to a 3rd party aircon specialist... certainly alot cheaper plus if you mention "How much for folds" i bet you can get it alot cheaper I paid £40 for a top up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike246 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Unlike some other cars, my GS takes around 5 minutes in this weather before it blows really cold. Had the pressures checked and they are OK. I suggest you give it a while after you set off to make a judgement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinBarber Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 My GS blows very cold within a few seconds of coming on, even this week. Better than any other car I have been in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire G Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 On average, how long does the aircon last? I'm sure mine isn't as cold as it should be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinBarber Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 The AC should be good for many years. I can recommend VACS if you want a top up or just a check. http://www.vacs.co.uk and goto service and repairs section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLJ Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Tempo, I dont know where you are in the country but if you are any where near Essex you can try these mobile air con specs. I have just had the pipe from the condenser to the pump replaced (2 bits) and charged etc for £75 which I know is reasonable on your doorstep. They will inspect and advise for nowt. I had to buy the pipes from Lexus though and you can guess they where dear, best part of a oner. The service is Mick 07860903377/Rob 07702015454. Rob did mine cant fault it. DLJ (goog luck) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanese lowrider Posted August 9, 2003 Share Posted August 9, 2003 My 98 Aristo blows ice cold within 3-4 seconds of starting the engine. It got so cold yesterday i had to open the window Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyreindeer Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Mine isn't as colsd as it was 12 months ago. Am I right in believing that if the gas gets low, then the AC lcontrol light will flash as a warning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLJ Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 I dont know about the light flashing, I think that it only does that when there is a fault, see my post above re air con specs, when he did mine the gas was only half full, what a difference after the repair, you really need to get it checked DLJ Posted on Aug 8 2003, 03:08 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tempo, I dont know where you are in the country but if you are any where near Essex you can try these mobile air con specs. I have just had the pipe from the condenser to the pump replaced (2 bits) and charged etc for £75 which I know is reasonable on your doorstep. They will inspect and advise for nowt. I had to buy the pipes from Lexus though and you can guess they where dear, best part of a oner. The service is Mick 07860903377/Rob 07702015454. Rob did mine cant fault it. DLJ (goog luck) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risky3301 Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 On average, how long does the aircon last? I'm sure mine isn't as cold as it should be! A rule of thumb is the AC system should be evacuated and re-filled every 3 yrs, When you switch on AC switch setting striaght to Re-circ, should blow cold within 5 to 10 secs at idle, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire G Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 My car is only 2 years old and I rarely use the air con. I'll be peeved if I do need a re-fill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinBarber Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Make sure you use it for 5 minutes every week to keep the system working correctly. I would have thought a re-fill should be covered under Lexus warranty? Shoudn't need doing in the first three years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire G Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Thanks, I'll check that out. It's got to go in for work to be done on the driver's window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 I have never turned the Ar con off on my car in 43,000miles... its got a built in de humidifier that keeps the screen clear. with the size of my engine there is no detectable loss in power, so why would you turn it off? I have mine on auto all the time. temp settings (unless kids have played with it) are always between 18 (cold) and 2 (warm enough in winter). Don't most do the same?? :zee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javaboss Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Yep, I've an IS200 SE auto and I leave the aircon on all the time too. Seems pointless not to. Well, I do turn it off if I've got the sunroof or windows open! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risky3301 Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 My car is only 2 years old and I rarely use the air con. I'll be peeved if I do need a re-fill. To get the max benifit from any AC system it should used on a regular basis. AC is not just for HOT WEATHER, you should also use your AC system in the winter when defrosting windscreen and side windows. Because your using dry air. Please don't take this the wrong way, you are using the correct settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajesh Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 I also have Is200 se Auto, and have the same problem...... not any more !!! Thx :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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