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Offline Len

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« on: 07 April 2015, 14:12 »
Turned on for first time yesterday and not getting cold.
So got it regassed today and still not working!

Wasn't done at a specialist but guy thought it might be the compressor! :shocked:

he did say as it was low on gas it might go into a safe mode??? Does these cars have that?

If not anybody got a compressor lying around?
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Re: Aircon
« Reply #1 on: 07 April 2015, 14:22 »
have heard there is a pressure sensor! That be a possibility??
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Re: Aircon
« Reply #2 on: 07 April 2015, 20:00 »
Quote from: Len on 07 April 2015, 14:22
have heard there is a pressure sensor! That be a possibility??

Them sensors are known to go faulty! (I've sold a good few), Also don't go to VW as the switch is by Hella but about twice the price (£47 from me)
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Re: Aircon
« Reply #3 on: 08 April 2015, 12:08 »
The two times my aircon has failed have been because of a failed pressure switch and failed O-rings. I took mine to a local specialist who charged me about £20 to replace the switch and then £60 for a re-gas, and the second time just charges for a re-gas as they replaced O-rings for free.

If the compressor is gone, you'll hear it grinding and moaning about it, so I'd doubt it's the compressor. They say that as it's a great way to make a lot of money off people... :whistle:
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Re: Aircon
« Reply #4 on: 09 April 2015, 10:31 »
Well I cant hear any noises from the compressor! It just doesn't kick in! Also the fans don't come on either!
have checked fuzes
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Re: Aircon
« Reply #5 on: 09 April 2015, 10:36 »
Well hopefully getting pressure switch changed today! Fingers crossed.
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Re: Aircon
« Reply #6 on: 09 April 2015, 14:07 »
Well its not the pressure switch!!!  :angry:

So now need a full VW diagnostic check to see if its the compressor of the control unit or whatever
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