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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Len on 07 April 2015, 14:12

Title: Aircon
Post by: Len on 07 April 2015, 14:12

Turned on for first time yesterday and not getting cold.
So got it regassed today and still not working!

Wasn't done at a specialist but guy thought it might be the compressor! :shocked:

he did say as it was low on gas it might go into a safe mode??? Does these cars have that?

If not anybody got a compressor lying around?

Title: Re: Aircon
Post by: Len on 07 April 2015, 14:22

have heard there is a pressure sensor! That be a possibility??

Title: Re: Aircon
Post by: boneybradley on 07 April 2015, 20:00

Quote from: Len on 07 April 2015, 14:22

have heard there is a pressure sensor! That be a possibility??

Them sensors are known to go faulty! (I've sold a good few), Also don't go to VW as the switch is by Hella but about twice the price (£47 from me)

Title: Re: Aircon
Post by: th3_f15t on 08 April 2015, 12:08

The two times my aircon has failed have been because of a failed pressure switch and failed O-rings. I took mine to a local specialist who charged me about £20 to replace the switch and then £60 for a re-gas, and the second time just charges for a re-gas as they replaced O-rings for free.

If the compressor is gone, you'll hear it grinding and moaning about it, so I'd doubt it's the compressor. They say that as it's a great way to make a lot of money off people... :whistle:

Title: Re: Aircon
Post by: Len on 09 April 2015, 10:31

Well I cant hear any noises from the compressor! It just doesn't kick in! Also the fans don't come on either!
have checked fuzes

Title: Re: Aircon
Post by: Len on 09 April 2015, 10:36

Well hopefully getting pressure switch changed today! Fingers crossed.

Title: Re: Aircon
Post by: Len on 09 April 2015, 14:07

Well its not the pressure switch!!!  :angry:

So now need a full VW diagnostic check to see if its the compressor of the control unit or whatever