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Offline M3 SHAM

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Air Con
« 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?

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Offline dubber36

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Re: Air Con
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Air Con
« Reply #2 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:
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Offline M3 SHAM

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Re: Air Con
« Reply #3 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?
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Re: Air Con
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: Air Con
« Reply #5 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.
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Offline M3 SHAM

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Re: Air Con
« Reply #6 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?
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Offline bcarlin

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Re: Air Con
« Reply #7 on: 24 July 2013, 19:40 »
Mine turned out to be the compressor
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Offline George k

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Re: Air Con
« Reply #8 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
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