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radio signal + aircon damp smell

Post by kobane » Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:55 pm

is there a way to boost up our FM radio signal?

the stock integrated receiver wasn't that clear. after changing to an aftermarket alpine, i realized it did get better but still got some occasional blind spots here and there. maybe the fact that it's using an internal antenna? i'm comparing the signal to my previous ride (a lancer) as it has an external antenna.

each time i hit highway, when i picked up speed to 80-100kmh, i start to get the aircon damp smell. is that normal?

i havnt changed the aircon filter. yet. :roll:

funny that i got this aircon damp smell problem with my previous ride too :cry: :cry:

start car before moving off switch on aircon. before switching off ignition switch off aircon. still end up have this problem. :(

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Post by Gingerfish » Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:28 pm

Bro, i think yr aircon needs servicing and filter change, i have this weird smell before even though i change to charcoal filter but after oilchange and feon topup, no more weird smell.....

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Post by Gymrat76 » Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:30 am

the radio reception is really awful... thinking of installing external antenna liao

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Post by kobane » Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:38 am

Gingerfish wrote:Bro, i think yr aircon needs servicing and filter change, i have this weird smell before even though i change to charcoal filter but after oilchange and feon topup, no more weird smell.....
where did you send your ride for aircon servicing?

charges would be... ?

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Post by snowshake » Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:07 am

Try pressing the A/C button to trigger cold air off before you actually park your car and switch 'OFF' the aircon totally. It works for many of us.
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Post by kobane » Sat Jun 27, 2009 2:34 am

snowshake wrote:Try pressing the A/C button to trigger cold air off before you actually park your car and switch 'OFF' the aircon totally. It works for many of us.
so the sequence prior to shutdown would be... :-


- park car

- press "A/C" button off to cut aircon compressor (any timeframe before going to the next step?)

- press "OFF" button (i always do this though)

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Post by lfwd15 » Sat Jun 27, 2009 3:57 pm

kobane wrote:
snowshake wrote:Try pressing the A/C button to trigger cold air off before you actually park your car and switch 'OFF' the aircon totally. It works for many of us.
so the sequence prior to shutdown would be... :-


- park car

- press "A/C" button off to cut aircon compressor (any timeframe before going to the next step?)

- press "OFF" button (i always do this though)
A few methods you can try...
1. Send it to Mark Cool at woodlands there. Apparently they do nothing else but aircon so I guess they are pretty much an expert in that field.
This info i search in the forum.

2. Once a while, upon entering the MSCP or car park, set the aircon to the highest temp. Let it blast for like 5mins or so... This will help to kill off the damp smell. If one can tahan the sauna, then it prob help one to perspire and shed off a few pounds... :P

3. Prior to reversing into car park lot, press the A/C to OFF and upon completion of parking, off the A/C completely. This is my practise.

4. Change the aircon filter. This is found behind the glove compartment. Pretty easy to replace. Abt 5min job or less. I usually change it every 10,000km, though the box says every 6mths. Depends on one's usage la...

Hope this helps... 8)
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Post by weaver87 » Sat Jun 27, 2009 6:32 pm

Yes, try mark cool in woodland....they r specialise in air con only....used to consult their service...and IMO, they r reasonably priced....cheers!

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Post by deanlim » Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:19 pm

kobane wrote:
snowshake wrote:Try pressing the A/C button to trigger cold air off before you actually park your car and switch 'OFF' the aircon totally. It works for many of us.
so the sequence prior to shutdown would be... :-


- park car

- press "A/C" button off to cut aircon compressor (any timeframe before going to the next step?)

- press "OFF" button (i always do this though)
just to check, if the fan speed goes max if A/C is on? if i just use the fan speed controls to ON, does that means that A/C is not ON ,regardless of what preset temp?

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Post by J.Light » Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:54 pm

I'm also another customer of Markcool... thanks to one of my "darlings" reccommendation here in the forum. :wink:

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Post by MrMurderman » Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:24 pm

J.Light wrote:I'm also another customer of Markcool... thanks to one of my "darlings" reccommendation here in the forum. :wink:
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whois your daddy!! :twisted: opps! i mean whois your darling... hehe

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Post by diablocivic55 » Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:52 pm

sry to highjack ur post ya mr TS.

Any guys here know wht is the auto display on the radio console for?
can tat be switch off? I mean auto tat dispaly beside the air con temp.

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Post by kobane » Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:25 pm

diablocivic55 wrote:sry to highjack ur post ya mr TS.

Any guys here know wht is the auto display on the radio console for?
can tat be switch off? I mean auto tat dispaly beside the air con temp.
from what i know, it simply means the aircon is in auto mode.

it regulates the aircon compressor depending on your cabin temp.

you should notice that in a hot day, it actually blasts quite high the moment you switch it on.

after awhile, it lowers to the normal fan speed. :D

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Post by diablocivic55 » Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:34 pm

kobane wrote:
diablocivic55 wrote:sry to highjack ur post ya mr TS.

Any guys here know wht is the auto display on the radio console for?
can tat be switch off? I mean auto tat dispaly beside the air con temp.
from what i know, it simply means the aircon is in auto mode.

it regulates the aircon compressor depending on your cabin temp.

you should notice that in a hot day, it actually blasts quite high the moment you switch it on.

after awhile, it lowers to the normal fan speed. :D
ya tat is when u press the auto buttom right? when u depress tat buttom than the display will show FULLY AUTO. When u switch it off than it show only AUTO. So how to off tat AUTO? I found out tat my air con not so cold afterawhile..

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Post by yan1261 » Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:36 pm

diablocivic55 wrote:
kobane wrote:
diablocivic55 wrote:sry to highjack ur post ya mr TS.

Any guys here know wht is the auto display on the radio console for?
can tat be switch off? I mean auto tat dispaly beside the air con temp.
from what i know, it simply means the aircon is in auto mode.

it regulates the aircon compressor depending on your cabin temp.

you should notice that in a hot day, it actually blasts quite high the moment you switch it on.

after awhile, it lowers to the normal fan speed. :D
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ya tat is when u press the auto buttom right? when u depress tat buttom than the display will show FULLY AUTO. When u switch it off than it show only AUTO. So how to off tat AUTO? I found out tat my air con not so cold afterawhile..
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