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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: M3 SHAM on 08 July 2013, 11:50

Title: Air Con
Post by: M3 SHAM on 08 July 2013, 11:50

Ok guys had my 2009 Mk6 GT TDI for about 8 months now and never really tried to use the Air-Con until this weekend.  Sods law it not blowing out cold air and really feels no different to just having the blowers on normally.  Thought it may need a re-gas but before I take it in is there any common faults i check for?

Thanks

Title: Re: Air Con
Post by: dubber36 on 08 July 2013, 12:32

I don't know what to check for, but not using it at for 8 months won't have done it much good. Mine is on all the time, all year round.

Title: Re: Air Con
Post by: joe6 on 08 July 2013, 12:49

Check the compressor pump. The bolt in the centre should be turning with the aircon on. If not the compressor is faulty and will need replacing. Not cheap :cry:

Title: Re: Air Con
Post by: M3 SHAM on 08 July 2013, 16:55

Quote from: joe6 on 08 July 2013, 12:49

Check the compressor pump. The bolt in the centre should be turning with the aircon on. If not the compressor is faulty and will need replacing. Not cheap :cry:

Do you know where abouts in the engine bay the air con pump is located?

Title: Re: Air Con
Post by: SRGTD on 08 July 2013, 19:43

Quote from: dubber36 on 08 July 2013, 12:32

I don't know what to check for, but not using it at for 8 months won't have done it much good. Mine is on all the time, all year round.

+1 for leaving on 24 / 7. Have done this in all cars I've owned with A/C or climate control and have never had any issues.

Title: Re: Air Con
Post by: MonkeyP on 08 July 2013, 20:09

I have the exact same problem on my 11 plate gti. gonna take it to the shop this weeks and get the aircon sorted as stealer wants £50 to re gas.

Title: Re: Air Con
Post by: M3 SHAM on 24 July 2013, 14:01

Ok I visited ATS the other day as they were doing a free Air Con Check.  They spent a good 90 mins on it and confirmed there were no leaks in the system and even re-gassed the system to see if they could get it to work but with success.  The tech there said he was 99% sure it was the air com pump sensor which is located near the radiator.  Apparently he tells me this is a 'common fault' on VW's and they have done a few of them.  They have even invested in a specific tool for the job as the sensor is awkward to access.  I asked him if this would through up any fault codes to which he said no.  Does this sound plausable? Ayone else heard anything similar?

Title: Re: Air Con
Post by: bcarlin on 24 July 2013, 19:40

Mine turned out to be the compressor

Title: Re: Air Con
Post by: George k on 24 July 2013, 19:44

The would leak gas so if that's ok it's probably air co compressor, have a look down side of engine near belts to see if bolt is loose and not spinning with pulley