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Last Monday, I took my 2008 Rondo to the dealer to have the evap canister replaced. They replaced that and did the other recommended maitenance (a protective clear coat and a spring in the driver airbag).
When I left the dealer the air conditioner was working perfectly. Later that evening, it was not. The fan was running, but blowing hot air. I couldn't tell if the condensor was on or not. We took a few short trips and a 60 minute drive (about 80 miles and 5 starts). Each start I checked the air conditioner again with my fingers crossed and that last time it was working and kept on going until today.
During the week the check engine light was on and off. I was able to get back into the dealer today. They said a spider had built a very tight nest somewhere in the system, which restricted air flow to the point where the check engine light was triggered. They cleaned it out.
When I left the dealer, the air conditioner was great. I stopped for a few minutes at a store, and when I came out and restarted the car, it was no longer working, just blowing hot air.
I'm beginning to suspect that the air conditioner not working is related to them working on my emissions system, but I can't see how. Is it likely it will start working again like last time? Will it require the same amount of mileage? What gives? Other than this issue, I live my Rondo and it has required very little work.
I try to avoid the dealer because they have no loaners and we're a one car family, but I'll take it back if I have to.
When I left the dealer the air conditioner was working perfectly. Later that evening, it was not. The fan was running, but blowing hot air. I couldn't tell if the condensor was on or not. We took a few short trips and a 60 minute drive (about 80 miles and 5 starts). Each start I checked the air conditioner again with my fingers crossed and that last time it was working and kept on going until today.
During the week the check engine light was on and off. I was able to get back into the dealer today. They said a spider had built a very tight nest somewhere in the system, which restricted air flow to the point where the check engine light was triggered. They cleaned it out.
When I left the dealer, the air conditioner was great. I stopped for a few minutes at a store, and when I came out and restarted the car, it was no longer working, just blowing hot air.
I'm beginning to suspect that the air conditioner not working is related to them working on my emissions system, but I can't see how. Is it likely it will start working again like last time? Will it require the same amount of mileage? What gives? Other than this issue, I live my Rondo and it has required very little work.
I try to avoid the dealer because they have no loaners and we're a one car family, but I'll take it back if I have to.