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Title: Upgrading the air con
Post by: bobbarley on 28 August 2008, 20:37
reckon it's possible?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-GTI-CLIMATE-CONTROL-UNIT-GTI-V6-V5-TDI-ETC_W0QQitemZ220272578649QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220272578649&_trkparms=72%3A12|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: TurboBeast on 28 August 2008, 20:43
It is indeed possible alongside having to place all the sensors etc there is a lot of wiring etc, I am sure it cost someone around $1000 to complete the process and also more time than a VW labour charge for a diagnostic and MOT check  :wink:
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: bobbarley on 28 August 2008, 20:48
Shame, woulda been fly in me wagon!!  :cool:
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: TurboBeast on 28 August 2008, 20:54
Here ya go Mr Marley http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=413346 (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=413346)
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: Rhyso on 28 August 2008, 21:17
wish i had a pound for everytime this question is asked

cheaper to sell and buy one with

but why would you want to upgrade when the standard aircon is more reliable and robust  :wink:
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: bobbarley on 28 August 2008, 21:20
Mines broken  :cry:
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: Rhyso on 28 August 2008, 21:22
Mines broken  :cry:

does anything on your car work Bob?  :undecided: :laugh:
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: bobbarley on 28 August 2008, 21:24
No  :cry:

The blowers work, but the air con doesn't.  Didn't notice when I was test driving it!
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: Rhyso on 28 August 2008, 21:25
No  :cry:

The blowers work, but the air con doesn't.  Didn't notice when I was test driving it!

you sure it doesn't just need re-gassing?
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: bobbarley on 28 August 2008, 21:25
No  :cry:

The blowers work, but the air con doesn't.  Didn't notice when I was test driving it!

you sure it doesn't just need re-gassing?
I've absolutely no idea.
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: Rhyso on 28 August 2008, 21:28
No  :cry:

The blowers work, but the air con doesn't.  Didn't notice when I was test driving it!

you sure it doesn't just need re-gassing?
I've absolutely no idea.

lol - how did you get on with VW today anyway? did you get your inspection fee back?
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: bobbarley on 28 August 2008, 21:28
Neah, they're nob heads.  Found out they were definitely lying though, it's just the bushes that need replacing.  I think I'm just going to stay clear of VW for good now.
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: Rhyso on 28 August 2008, 21:29
Neah, they're nob heads.  Found out they were definitely lying though, it's just the bushes that need replacing.  I think I'm just going to stay clear of VW for good now.

take it to Awesome in future mate  :wink:
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: bobbarley on 28 August 2008, 21:29
Yeah, I'll have to get a tiny moped so I can get to and from :)
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: richw911 on 28 August 2008, 21:36
No  :cry:

The blowers work, but the air con doesn't.  Didn't notice when I was test driving it!

you sure it doesn't just need re-gassing?
I've absolutely no idea.
99% will just need a re -gas
You can now re - gas yourself - kit costs £40  :wink:
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: bobbarley on 28 August 2008, 21:36
No  :cry:

The blowers work, but the air con doesn't.  Didn't notice when I was test driving it!

you sure it doesn't just need re-gassing?
I've absolutely no idea.
99% will just need a re -gas
You can now re - gas yourself - kit costs £40  :wink:

Worth a shot.  9 year old car, looked through the service records and it's never been re-gassed.  Who sells these kits?
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: Rhyso on 28 August 2008, 21:38
don't some places do an air con check for a couple of quid? that would confirm if it did need a re-gas

look for a local specialist or again take it to Awesome and ask them  :smiley:
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: bobbarley on 28 August 2008, 21:40
Yeah, think I'll have to nip to Awesome, need their help with a few things :P
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: richw911 on 28 August 2008, 21:40
No  :cry:

The blowers work, but the air con doesn't.  Didn't notice when I was test driving it!

you sure it doesn't just need re-gassing?
I've absolutely no idea.
99% will just need a re -gas
You can now re - gas yourself - kit costs £40  :wink:

Worth a shot.  9 year old car, looked through the service records and it's never been re-gassed.  Who sells these kits?

local motor shop or chav central :

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_201507_langId_-1_categoryId_35126
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: richw911 on 28 August 2008, 21:42
don't some places do an air con check for a couple of quid? that would confirm if it did need a re-gas

look for a local specialist or again take it to Awesome and ask them  :smiley:

Yeah good point TBH  lots of places round here are doing free checks and about £40 -50 for re -gas  :smiley:
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: bobbarley on 28 August 2008, 21:43
I'll have to look into it, I miss my nice cold air con like I had in the C2 :)
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: Rhyso on 28 August 2008, 21:45
I'll have to look into it, I miss my nice cold air con like I had in the C2 :)

not really worth it at the moment giving our current 'summer' weather lol

and STOP SWEARING!!  :tongue: :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Upgrading the air con
Post by: richw911 on 28 August 2008, 21:46
I'll have to look into it, I miss my nice cold air con like I had in the C2 :)



and STOP SWEARING!!  :tongue: :rolleyes:

PMSL  :grin: :grin: