Air con compressor

[Rhyso]

Here's a thread with some pics and info

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/354145.aspx
 

[djshort_stuff]

thanks alot Rhyso i found the sensor im now trying to bridge the sensor can you talk me through it please, never done it before. I have unplugged the clip do i bridge that part, theres 3 bits inside do i make sure i have all three bridged?
sorry your prolly getting fed up with my silly questions lol

[Rhyso]

thanks alot Rhyso i found the sensor im now trying to bridge the sensor can you talk me through it please, never done it before. I have unplugged the clip do i bridge that part, theres 3 bits inside do i make sure i have all three bridged?
sorry your prolly getting fed up with my silly questions lol

I can't as I've never replaced it so can't help any further I'm afraid    Not an electrician either so I can't advise on how to bridge the switch.

[Wazzzer]

you don't need to re pressurise the system to change the switch, there's a valve under it that stops fluid escaping when you remove it. Mine was knackered due to it actually leaking fluid through the body of the thing

The switch shows up on VAG COM if its faulty too

[Wayne]

you don't need to re pressurise the system to change the switch, there's a valve under it that stops fluid escaping when you remove it. Mine was knackered due to it actually leaking fluid through the body of the thing

The switch shows up on VAG COM if its faulty too

And if the valve sticks you get a face full of gas, not a good idea before doing anywork the system should be drained of gas.

[Wazzzer]

not unless you've got your face next to it you plum

It's not any worse than doing an oil change, old oil is carcinogenic...

[Wayne]

not unless you've got your face next to it you plum

It's not any worse than doing an oil change, old oil is carcinogenic...

If you think it is safe thats fine, I work with air con everyday so tend to be very carefull.

[djshort_stuff]

Hello gents my a/c problem has now been resolved  took it back to a/c specialist they said there are two faults one compressor is faulty also it wasnt getting an electrical feed, so they have fitted a new compressor, after fitting it the electrical problem sorted itself out fingers crossed it doesnt come back, but typical weather is rubbish now! Also had a cambelt change and water pump so just got a few other common faults to sort and car will be sweet, thanks for all your info.