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Offline TJGolfGTI

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A/C strange noise
« on: 09 July 2018, 22:27 »
Hi all,

I have recently bought a GTi MK6 Golf and the a/c is making a bit of a sound. Only really notice when I’m stationary what do you think?
https://youtu.be/m5jbeaeOBtM

Thanks

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Re: A/C strange noise
« Reply #1 on: 11 July 2018, 16:33 »
Any history of when the AC was last serviced? Its suppose to be done every 2 years but often missed.
When its running does it get very cold when set on low, if not it probably needs a service. Theres lubricant in the lines that help the pump the noise maybe the pump. 
Is the pump very noisy under the bonnet when you switch it on?
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Re: A/C strange noise
« Reply #2 on: 13 July 2018, 17:24 »
Unfortunately no history on when it was done - which perhaps suggests it hasn’t been!
It gets cold really quickly, it surprised me how quickly it gets cold!
When I’m outside the car it doesn’t sound noisy
Might a re-gas and service help?

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Re: A/C strange noise
« Reply #3 on: 14 July 2018, 18:58 »
Best bet would be to ask an AC specialist to check it but I do know mine sounded a bit like it but became abit quieter after the AC service.
« Last Edit: 14 July 2018, 19:00 by Snoopy »
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