Hyundai Amica Air Conditioning Problem

[Keith W Jones]

I have an Hyundai Amica, 18 months old, less than 6K. Two weeks ago the air conditioning packed in, I went to the dealer and for £75 they replaced the gas. Within 10 days it had gone again. When they examined it again they found the radiator was leaking at the front. They say the damage was caused by chippings flying up into the radiator - hence not covered under warranty.
New radiator around £500.

Anyone else had a similar problem?

 

[hyundaitech]

I've had to replace a few for "stone damage." If you have comprehensive coverage, you may wish to check with your insurance company, as I would expect they would cover it.

 

[Nikoli Yetti]

I drive an elantra, and have not had the problem. I would point out to the dealer a possible faulty grill and aerodynamic design which allows chippings to ping your radiator.

 

[helikid]

Rock chips flew into the condenser, which is in front of the radiator. The mechanic probably heard or felt hissing when he charged the a/c.

550 pounds is too much ... parts are around 200.

 

[S25]

I have an Hyundai Amica, 18 months old, less than 6K. Two weeks ago the air conditioning packed in, I went to the dealer and for £75 they replaced the gas. Within 10 days it had gone again. When they examined it again they found the radiator was leaking at the front. They say the damage was caused by chippings flying up into the radiator - hence not covered under warranty.
New radiator around £500.

Anyone else had a similar problem?

Can't help with the beggarly dealer but for your new condenser - you might consider a layer of house screening between the grill and the condenser (and radiator). Eliminates the insect cleaning and I imagine it would also keep out the chips, eh?

S25