How to fix a faulty Range Rover Vogue air-con system
Air conditioning is a brilliant feature. It keeps you cool in the summer, warm in the winter and helps de-mist your windows so you can see.
But what happens when it stops working?
If your Range Rover has air-con issues, it risks your safety. And no, I’m not talking about getting too hot in your car. It can cause visibility problems.
When Mr C called Shires Garage, his air conditioning wasn’t working correctly.
His Range Rover Vogue was blowing out warm air on the driver’s side and blizzard-like cold on the passenger side. It made driving the car unpleasant.
What we found
During the initial inspection, our Range Rover experts confirmed the fault by testing the vehicle’s air conditioning system while looking for any visual clues.
Unfortunately, no error messages were displayed on the Vogue’s dashboard, so our experts used their decades of experience and the Range Rover manufacturer information (TOPIX) to narrow down the cause of the air con’s malfunction.
As your local Range Rover specialist, we have access to the same technical information as the main Range Rover dealerships. You get a dealership-level service for better value.
The manufacturer information didn’t have any relevant air con service bulletins but did recommend the gas capacity of the Range Rover system.
Using the gas capacity recommendations, our experts measured the gas levels of Mr C’s vehicle. It’s common for refrigerants to need refilling.
But, the gas levels were within range for a Range Rover Vogue, eliminating a simple regas as the problem.
With the correct gas levels and no fault codes showing, a deeper inspection was required.
The Diagnosis
At Shires Garage, our Range Rover experts use a 15-step diagnostic process to solve your vehicle’s fault on the first visit. The thorough analysis helps us identify minor issues other garages could miss before they worsen.
During our 15-step process, our experts found a new software update available on the Range Rover TOPIX system.
Could it be a simple software issue causing the fault? As it turns out, it could be the answer to getting Mr C’s air con working again.
Like any luxury vehicle, the Range Rover Vogue uses a range of software to keep the vehicle functioning optimally. And the Vogue’s air con system is pretty complex.
Over time software can become outdated and needs updating. If you don’t update, your vehicle can have inefficient systems or start to malfunction, which isn’t ideal.
Servicing or regassing the air conditioning system won’t help a software problem. This is something other garages might overlook.
Thankfully for Mr C, our Range Rover specialists have the experience and technical know-how to deal with any Range Rover fault.
Fixing The Range Rover Vogue
As our technicians now had a possible solution to Mr C’s air con problem, we called him to discuss our recommendations.
At Shires Garage, you’re always kept in the loop. We only start working on your vehicle once you say so. You’re in total control.
Mr C agreed to the software update, and our Range Rover experts got to work.
After updating the Range Rover Vogue’s software, a full air conditioning service was performed to guarantee the system worked optimally.
And guess what? The Vogue’s air con worked like new, blowing cool air on all sides of the vehicle.
Mr C was pleased to have his car back in full working condition. He’d even saved money; the repair was 40% cheaper than the main Range Rover dealership.
He didn’t need to leave his house; our free collection service had him covered. How’s that for service?
It’s easy to see why he was happy; saving time, stress, and money while getting better than dealership service is a no-brainer.
Summary
Mr C called Shires Garage when his Range Rover Vogue’s air conditioning was playing up. It was blowing out uneven temperatures, leaving his passengers freezing.
Fortunately, he contacted our Range Rover experts.
Using our 15-step diagnostic process, our experts found the cause of the problem, solved it, and returned his vehicle to his house on the same day.
Mr C didn’t need to move and saved 40% off the main Range Rover dealership’s quote.
If your Range Rover suffers from air conditioning problems, call our specialists at Shires Garage
for a quality first-time fix.
Call us on 01458 250570 for better than dealership value.
