My Figo's AC turns on and off every 10 secs or so. It doesn't matter if it is Idling or on highway same problem. Initially when I start it is is running for about a few mins. When I told it to the Mechanic he said this is normal in Figo. I find it hard to believe. My analysis is the Thermostat is not working properly and its cutting off the compressor even before the temp in cabin is reached.
But When the compressor is On then Cooling is good. Could you guys help me out here?
Could it be the problem with ECU or anything ?
any body faced similar problems?
Vimal
As how AC works, the Compressor will cut off once the cabin is cooled to the desired temperature as per the climate control settings. This happens when the cold air in the cabin is recirculated in to the Compressor and it's cold enough to the desired level. It would go on again once the cabin air gets hotter than it should be. However, this change is unnoticed to the user as it happens in less than a sec. time.
Also, please check the Climate Control Setting, Air Supply Directions (Head/Feet/Windshield), Re-circulation Mode Setting etc.
If all are perfect and your issue is different than the above, then you need to get it checked by FASS and replace anything necessary under warranty or chargeable as applicable.
I had my thermostat replaced under warranty once.
Hi Bala - For what reason it's replaced?
* About the mist thing , yeah I have noticed that
* Foul smell is also there. I will be taking my car to 3M car care and cleaning . But before all that I would like to take care of this Ac tripping issue.
For Mist, please check Air Direction Setting, if it's pointed to Windshield and the outside climate is humid, then the mist formation is inevitable. In such cases, you can change the Air Direction to Face or turn it to heater instead.
3M may be good, have not tried yet. However, an inexpensive and easy way to clear such fungus is to switch off the re-circulation mode for few a minute or so before you reach your destination as a regular practice. Just make sure that in such situation is not dusty, smoke or any other external odor. Sometimes, you can keep it so and turn it on to heater as well. With that, keep a refreshner (Natural ones) and use it sparingly.