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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: denis on 20 February 2009, 18:01

Title: a/c service
Post by: denis on 20 February 2009, 18:01

Car's due for a service soon, 2 years old.
I had the service reminder from the dealer and also a separate reminder to get the a/c serviced.
In my opinion the a/c service is unnecessary, but my concern of course is will I have any problems if I have to make a warranty claim relating to the a/c.
I have e-mailed VW and asked if this is necessary to protect the warranty or just a recommendation, but frankly I'm not holding my breath for a reply.
Has anyone else had anything in writing from VW on this matter?
Thanks.

Title: Re: a/c service
Post by: 2007GTI on 20 February 2009, 18:57

waste of money, mine is 2 years old, but unless it smells bad, I wouldnt bother.  as for warranty, I doubt it would affect your warranty.

Title: Re: a/c service
Post by: bacillus on 20 February 2009, 19:21

IMO if the ac is working properly just replace the cabin filter...

Title: Re: a/c service
Post by: pw motorsport on 20 February 2009, 20:15

A proper aircon service should have the gas removed, vacume and test the lines. Re-fill with the correct weight of gas and the correct amount of oil in the lines.

Plus the bacterial stuff in the evaporater box.

The gas charge will decay over time, the mosture may build up in the aircon lines/system. 

Title: Re: a/c service
Post by: Cass on 20 February 2009, 22:18

Got mine done free at 2 years service - however the aircon compressor and some other bits had to be replaced under warranty to get a free re-gas :laugh:

Problem was the air wasn't blowing cold enough so the dealer contacted VW who advised them to change a few parts.

Saved me a few quid though :rolleyes:

Cass

Title: Re: a/c service
Post by: denis on 26 February 2009, 11:50

Just an update.

I've received a reply from VW confirming the a/c service is just a recommendation and does not affect the warranty.

So if any dealer tries to tell you otherwise you can challenge them with confidence.

Cheers.

Title: Re: a/c service
Post by: Rhyso on 26 February 2009, 12:11

if it smells get some Forte Air Con treatment off Ebay

works a treat getting rid of the odours  :smiley:

Title: Re: a/c service
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 28 February 2009, 12:23

Quote from: pw motorsport on 20 February 2009, 20:15

A proper aircon service should have the gas removed, vacume and test the lines. Re-fill with the correct weight of gas and the correct amount of oil in the lines.

Plus the bacterial stuff in the evaporater box.

Agreed.  And you most definately would NOT get that at somewhere like Thik-Fit or Halfrauds.  :wink:

Quote from: pw motorsport on 20 February 2009, 20:15

The gas charge will decay over time, the mosture may build up in the aircon lines/system. 

Agreed again - but if used correctly, air con systems can be fully serviceable even on a car 8 years old - so this tosh spewed out by the stealers is just another money-grabbing excerise.