bluer101 241 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 2014 LS cycled hot/cold before I took it in for the A/C recall. They replaced the pressure switch and harness last month. I just took a trip to Washington D.C., 12 hours 900 mile round trip (plus the time spent in D.C.). Not ONCE was I or my girlfriend uncomfortable, even when the temperature spiked into the 90s (not exaggerating). I myself am throughly convinced it is fixed. This is really good news. Do you have tint? Do you park outside in the sun? You know how you get into a hot car? This is where the Spark has a hard time. Link to post Share on other sites
manualsparkls 6 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 No tint. It's parked on the street. I admit that the car takes a few minutes to cool down completely, but it is adequate. I had the A/C fixed last month because I had a very upscale wedding to go to in Virginia (hence the trip to D.C.) and I couldn't arrive a sweaty mess. littlecarlover 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Retired old Gearhead 201 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 Bluer101 said: "They started with compressors. Then had expansion valves. Then the blend door pieces. Then software. Then the clueless dealers with all types of magic fixes including it's operating correctly." I sorta agree..very confusing as to what exactly is causing the A/C issue. Surely the fix must be the same for all units that have the exact same problem. Some of the fixes that are currently being done include the evaporator temp sensor. That sorta makes sense as it is the sensor that controls cycling I/O, however that is a huge job to replace that part due to the location under the dash and requires dash and a few other panels be removed to get access. I just can't see how so many possible fixes there are for the same problem. Surely they must be able to narrow it down a bit. All I know is that I had the refrigerant topped up a bit to just a little over and it cools fine. Mind you we never had any severe cycling problems to start with, but it did cycle a bit more often before the 'top off' was done by my own mechanic. This is Miami and as long as the humidity is removed, even 80º is not uncomfortable inside the car. Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Bluer101 said: "They started with compressors. Then had expansion valves. Then the blend door pieces. Then software. Then the clueless dealers with all types of magic fixes including it's operating correctly." I sorta agree..very confusing as to what exactly is causing the A/C issue. Surely the fix must be the same for all units that have the exact same problem. Some of the fixes that are currently being done include the evaporator temp sensor. That sorta makes sense as it is the sensor that controls cycling I/O, however that is a huge job to replace that part due to the location under the dash and requires dash and a few other panels be removed to get access. I just can't see how so many possible fixes there are for the same problem. Surely they must be able to narrow it down a bit. All I know is that I had the refrigerant topped up a bit to just a little over and it cools fine. Mind you we never had any severe cycling problems to start with, but it did cycle a bit more often before the 'top off' was done by my own mechanic. This is Miami and as long as the humidity is removed, even 80º is not uncomfortable inside the car. I forgot the evap sensor. That sensor actually takes 5 minutes to replace. It's right beside the gas petal and plugs in on the passenger side. You don't have to remove a thing. Link to post Share on other sites
southsidexz 6 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I wish I would've seen this thread sooner, I just got the letter from Chevrolet for the Recall of the A/C compressor. I talked to my friend who works at the dealership and he told me there is a recall for it to check it and replace it "if needed", however today my friend told me that it seems GM/Chevrolet is switching the recall from "just checking it" to making it a "mandatory replacement." I called the dealer service parts where my friend works and they got my information down and told me they'll order the parts and it'll take 2-6 weeks to get the parts. -_- dang it. The good thing is it's not a big problem but would be nice if they had the parts in stock if they knew about it. Link to post Share on other sites
Greg_E 211 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I still haven't received anything and I know my car is affected and in the program. Link to post Share on other sites
tootal2 3 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 anyone know when they will have the parts to fix this? im waiting for 2 back ordered parts Link to post Share on other sites
icepick 9 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Just got my letter in the mail today. My AC hasn't had any issues that I have seen, but we are going to contact the dealer and wait to bring it in till they have the parts. Link to post Share on other sites
Greg_E 211 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I'm willing to bet they won't order parts until they have looked at it since there isn't a set part that gets replaced (or so we are told). Link to post Share on other sites
Gossamer 50 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Well yesterday I drove down to visit my mother (about an hour or so away), and according to the temperature display on the MyLink radio, it was 82 degrees when I left. When I got to my mother's house, the temperature inside my Spark (according to my thermometer) was 75 degrees and the outside temp on MyLink was 84 degrees. My car sat outside my mother's house for about 2 hours and then we went to lunch. The interior temp of my heavily tinted Spark was now 91 degrees, and the outside temp was 87. It was still 91 inside the car when we made a stop about 10 minutes later and the car was left idling with the A/C on for about 5 minutes lowering the interior temperature to 89 degrees (2 degrees in 15 minutes), and then continued on to the restaurant, about another 10 minutes away. When we got to the restaurant, the MyLink radio said that the outside temp was 86, and my thermometer said that the inside temp was 87, so the A/C on high and recirculate only managed to cool the inside of the car 4 degrees in a total of 25 minutes of driving, and it was still 1 degree hotter inside the car than it was outside! But hey, those wonderful "GM trained, ASE certified HVAC technicians" say that there are no further repairs needed on my car! Edited May 21, 2014 by Gossamer Link to post Share on other sites
WaltK 305 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I wish I would've seen this thread sooner, I just got the letter from Chevrolet for the Recall of the A/C compressor. I talked to my friend who works at the dealership and he told me there is a recall for it to check it and replace it "if needed", however today my friend told me that it seems GM/Chevrolet is switching the recall from "just checking it" to making it a "mandatory replacement." I called the dealer service parts where my friend works and they got my information down and told me they'll order the parts and it'll take 2-6 weeks to get the parts. -_- dang it. The good thing is it's not a big problem but would be nice if they had the parts in stock if they knew about it. Well yesterday I drove down to visit my mother (about an hour or so away), and according to the temperature display on the MyLink radio, it was 82 degrees when I left. When I got to my mother's house, the temperature inside my Spark (according to my thermometer) was 75 degrees and the outside temp on MyLink was 84 degrees. My car sat outside my mother's house for about 2 hours and then we went to lunch. The interior temp of my heavily tinted Spark was now 91 degrees, and the outside temp was 87. It was still 91 inside the car when we made a stop about 10 minutes later and the car was left idling with the A/C on for about 5 minutes lowering the interior temperature to 89 degrees (2 degrees in 15 minutes), and then continued on to the restaurant, about another 10 minutes away. When we got to the restaurant, the MyLink radio said that the outside temp was 86, and my thermometer said that the inside temp was 87, so the A/C on high and recirculate only managed to cool the inside of the car 4 degrees in a total of 25 minutes of driving, and it was still 1 degree hotter inside the car than it was outside! But hey, those wonderful "GM trained, ASE certified HVAC technicians" say that there are no further repairs needed on my car! Check out the upper quote, if that's the case, you're good to go.. Link to post Share on other sites
Gossamer 50 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Well, since our resident Chevy representatives told me that they are no longer allowed to talk to me, I guess I can't ask them for any help in having it done, but if things work out, I won't have to deal with this much longer. I just hope my magnetic lemons get here soon! Link to post Share on other sites
Dafdogster 0 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I went to my dealership today. They replaced the switch and the evaporator sensor on my spark. They were more than gracious more than accommodating I was very impressed with GM service!! Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I went to my dealership today. They replaced the switch and the evaporator sensor on my spark. They were more than gracious more than accommodating I was very impressed with GM service!! Wow, some drive up and get parts. Some dealer can't even get the parts. What is wrong with this picture? Let's have a giant sale with unbelievable prices, but let's not stock a single thing in the sale. Link to post Share on other sites
Birthday Shoes 0 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Thanks. I will call and order parts before I bring my car in. Link to post Share on other sites
Chevrolet Customer Care 25 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Hi Dafdogster, We’re very pleased to hear of this feedback and we’re glad that you had a great dealership visit. Please let us know if you ever have any questions or concerns. We are only a private message away! Kristen A. Chevrolet Customer Care Link to post Share on other sites
Salsa111 0 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Why particular Vins? Not all? Some Sparks were OK? The VIN tells them exactly when it came off the production line, so they know if it's one with the problem. Link to post Share on other sites
Classing 6 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Got ours done today along with yet another new compressor. Finally the A/C works the way it is supposed to. Link to post Share on other sites
Retired old Gearhead 201 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Here's a short video of our dealer's new way of dealing with recalls.: http://devour.com/video/car-grinder/ Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Here's a short video of our dealer's new way of dealing with recalls.: http://devour.com/video/car-grinder/ Warranty should cover that. Maybe some superglue and duck tape. Link to post Share on other sites
WaltK 305 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Here's a short video of our dealer's new way of dealing with recalls.: http://devour.com/video/car-grinder/ I've seen crushers, but that thing is amazing.......................... Link to post Share on other sites
Gossamer 50 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Here's a short video of our dealer's new way of dealing with recalls.: http://devour.com/video/car-grinder/ Chevy's "GM trained, ASE certified technicians" would probably say that the vehicle still "operates as designed"! Link to post Share on other sites
Chevrolet Customer Care 25 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Got ours done today along with yet another new compressor. Finally the A/C works the way it is supposed to. Hey Classing, That you for the update! I'm happy to hear that your A/C is working properly and operating the way it should. Enjoy your weekend! Patsy G Chevrolet Customer Care Link to post Share on other sites
Greg_E 211 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Here's a short video of our dealer's new way of dealing with recalls.: http://devour.com/video/car-grinder/ How much is it worth to see a Spark go through one of those? If I could get enough mine would definitely be on the market for this! Link to post Share on other sites
psquare75 35 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I got a recall as well. My A/C works fine.. The sheet says I can wait until 2016? I'll wait until my next oil change... 6 months from now. Link to post Share on other sites
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