Air con kaput

[GAL-GTD]

My air con was blowing out hot air. Had it re-gassed,no leaks etc. my mechanic reckons it's my air con pump/compressor as the bolt on the pulley is working itself loose. Anyone had similar problems and give some advice? 60 plate gtd (2011) 30k miles. Thanks in advance.

[JayGTD]

My air con was blowing out hot air. Had it re-gassed,no leaks etc. my mechanic reckons it's my air con pump/compressor as the bolt on the pulley is working itself loose. Anyone had similar problems and give some advice? 60 plate gtd (2011) 30k miles. Thanks in advance.

Hey man mine was identical. It is also a 60 plate 2011 GTD. Took it to VW and they replaced the compressor for me for free out of extended warrenty, otherwise it wouldve costed me £500 out me pocket

[GAL-GTD]

Is it a "known" problem do you know? Don't have a warranty so looks like I'm hammering the overtime to try pay for it to be replaced lol.

[RobS23GTI]

Also had mine done earlier this year. I was out of warranty (59 plate GTD), but VW picked up the cost of the compressor (£500+) and I paid £200 for the labour/diagnostic.
Yes it's a known problem, within 1hr of me leaving the car with them, I got a phone call saying it would be goodwill for the part.

[GAL-GTD]

That's good to know RobS23GTI thanks. I've just booked it in to get the diagnostic and get the ball rolling with some goodwill. Fingers crossed.

[M3 SHAM]

Definatly a known problem, same issue on my 09 GT.  Got quoted £564 from halfords which was with a pattern compressor and re-gas

[RocketRossUK]

Take the aircon and all its pipes out and get some serious weight reduction action 

[Mattyj]

Mines fubared :-( raging £500 new pump an gas

[Wayne]

Speak to an air con specialist and you may find a recon unit is available

[Mattyj]

I did he said don't bother he'ill provided and fit a new oem compressor and gas for £500