AC Compressor Failure...EGR Valve Blockage

[RobS23GTI]

Had 2 faults diagnosed today, the first was after I noticed flat spots initially when booting the car. Turned out to be a blocked EGR valve which fortunately was a cheap fix.

Second problem was the AC not kicking in, thought it needed a re-gas but apparently not, the compressor has failed!!! Car is a 59reg GTD with 60k on the clock so needless to say I'm fuming that this has failed after less than 5 years. Quoted £600+ for a new compressor (I've used the mechanic for years, totally trust him)...

Currently disputing with VW UK about a goodwill gesture as it's only a few months out of approved used warranty.

Anyone else had the same problems??

[ajmoir36]

I had my EGR replaced for an oil leak at 45,000 miles, A/C is still working touches wood. 68k on the clock on an April 2010.

[Snoopy]

I have read of a couple of cases of compressors failing on here.
Iirc owners went off and bought replacements off German ebay as they said they were much cheaper than any uk sourced ones.

[RobS23GTI]

Righto thanks, will have to do that if the VW goodwill angle fails.

[M3 SHAM]

Anyone where the best place would be to buy a air-con pump in the UK?

[RobS23GTI]

Just to update this, VW have acknowledged that the compressor was faulty and have paid for the part (£500+) and I've paid for the diagnostic and labour - £200.

So if anyone else has had ac compressor failure it may be worth going to VW UK as it's a known problem.

[JayGTD]

I need to get mine booked in to get looked at soon. Air con hasn't worked properly since I got the car in January, thought it may have just been a regassing thing but when I took it to Halfords for the free check, turns out it's bigger than that, possibly compressor..not happy

[Mattyj]

Theres a possibilty my compressors gone doesn't have full vw history an its only got 40k ok it bet they will chin me off