MK5 Golf GTI

General => New Member Intro's => Topic started by: adamfisk on October 19, 2016, 04:17:14 pm

Title: Help - Air con
Post by: adamfisk on October 19, 2016, 04:17:14 pm: Hi,

Been told that our 2007 2.0 GTD needs a new compressor for air con. mechanic said it is running constantly, affecting mpg and if it fails will cause a lot of damage, quoted £500 to fix.

Question is, I've read they run constantly to clean air, is this true and so therefor not a problem and they are creating a job.
or if this is an issue, is £500 a sensible quote?

any advice gratefully received.
Title: Re: Help - Air con
Post by: stealthwolf on October 25, 2016, 08:27:47 am: IIRC the compressor runs constantly whilst the engine is on. You lose a small amount of refrigerant each year. Over time, if you don't top up the refrigerant, this can lead to compressor damage and replacement. If it's never been topped up or serviced, take it to an aircon specialist and get it checked out.
Title: Re: Help - Air con
Post by: Oldy on October 25, 2016, 10:24:48 am: Stealthwolf is spot on, it should run all the time. I had mine replaced recently at a total cost of £370 (including parts, labour and re-gas) so £500 seems high to me.

One word of warning, mine lasted 5 days because a stone killed it off. Have a look at my post in the General Area: "New Air-con Condenser "Killed" by a Stone". It contains a link showing how mesh can be added behind the grill to stop stones embedding and killing the condenser.
Title: Re: Help - Air con
Post by: grey golfster on October 25, 2016, 12:20:45 pm: Quote from: Oldy on October 25, 2016, 10:24:48 am
Stealthwolf is spot on, it should run all the time. I had mine replaced recently at a total cost of £370 (including parts, labour and re-gas) so £500 seems high to me.

One word of warning, mine lasted 5 days because a stone killed it off. Have a look at my post in the General Area: "New Air-con Condenser "Killed" by a Stone". It contains a link showing how mesh can be added behind the grill to stop stones embedding and killing the condenser.

Where did you get that work done please?
Title: Re: Help - Air con
Post by: Oldy on October 25, 2016, 03:47:32 pm: I had it done at the independent garage in Cheshire that carries out the work on all our cars.
Title: Re: Help - Air con
Post by: grey golfster on October 25, 2016, 10:07:33 pm: Any chance you could PM me details, including contacts for your garage please? I work in the region quite often, and have been quoted >£500 to fix mine!
Title: Re: Help - Air con
Post by: Oldy on October 26, 2016, 07:25:29 am: Yes, I have done. Well I hope I have. First PM I have done as a "newbie" so if it hasn't landed, my apologies!. If it hasn't post here and I will try again.