MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Gene Hunt on October 03, 2010, 09:55:58 am

Title: Genuine VW Air Con service.
Post by: Gene Hunt on October 03, 2010, 09:55:58 am

Had mine done yesterday as part of the 5th year service. Worth every penny works much better & leaves a really nice smell in the car. Most main dealers have it for £75.00 but i get mine at mates rate. :wink:

Title: Re: Genuine VW Air Con service.
Post by: dmac1969 on October 03, 2010, 11:16:52 am

I take it you have to ask for this seperate to your main service?

Title: Re: Genuine VW Air Con service.
Post by: Marty on October 03, 2010, 11:30:53 am

Is this the same as the VW aircon and cabin treatment?

Cheers

Title: Re: Genuine VW Air Con service.
Post by: rich83 on October 03, 2010, 11:44:56 am

Quote from: Marty on October 03, 2010, 11:30:53 am

Is this the same as the VW aircon and cabin treatment?

Cheers

There are 2 options... one is a 25 quid "refresh" (the one your referring to i think) and one is a full blown re-gas at 75!

Title: Re: Genuine VW Air Con service.
Post by: Gene Hunt on October 03, 2010, 02:48:28 pm

Quote from: dmac1969 on October 03, 2010, 11:16:52 am

I take it you have to ask for this seperate to your main service?

..........yes mate.Recomended every 2 years,don't know when mine was last done so thought i would have it.

Title: Re: Genuine VW Air Con service.
Post by: dmac1969 on October 03, 2010, 02:51:50 pm

Quote from: Gene Hunt on October 03, 2010, 02:48:28 pm

Quote from: dmac1969 on October 03, 2010, 11:16:52 am

I take it you have to ask for this seperate to your main service?

..........yes mate.Recomended every 2 years,don't know when mine was last done so thought i would have it.

Thanks , I might get this done next year , as I got 2 free services when I bought the car , so I would only be paying the £75.

Title: Re: Genuine VW Air Con service.
Post by: ub7rm on October 03, 2010, 04:08:21 pm

I would say if your ac is blowing cold then don't bother - I had it done last year and regretted it as it made hee haw difference.  If your gas is a bit low then its worth doing.  The 'refresh' side can easily be done yourself by buying the comma air con cleaner from halfrauds or similar. 

Title: Re: Genuine VW Air Con service.
Post by: Gene Hunt on October 03, 2010, 05:14:20 pm

Mine was cold but my mate did say the gas was a bit low so glad it done + as before i get ''mates'' rate as he works for VW. :wink:

Title: Re: Genuine VW Air Con service.
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on October 03, 2010, 08:49:41 pm

Does anyone have the service part no. from VW which does the air con refresh?

Title: Re: Genuine VW Air Con service.
Post by: FamilyDub on October 04, 2010, 04:44:04 pm

If it ain't broke, don't bother IMO!

Besides, you can always open a window when it's hot......  :signLOL:

Title: Re: Genuine VW Air Con service.
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on October 04, 2010, 05:58:28 pm

I just want to do the anti-bacteria air freshner thing buddy...  VW must use some sort of spray/fluid for this.

Title: Re: Genuine VW Air Con service.
Post by: ub7rm on October 04, 2010, 06:18:44 pm

I think VW use an ultrasonic device to vapourise their fluid in the car - I have used comma air con cleaner which is an aerosol can to good effect.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_224996_langId_-1_categoryId_165632#dtab

Change the pollen filter while you're at it  :happy2:

Title: Re: Genuine VW Air Con service.
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on October 05, 2010, 07:10:49 am

Is the pollen filter the same as the cabin filter?  The one on the front passenger side.

Title: Re: Genuine VW Air Con service.
Post by: ub7rm on October 05, 2010, 07:48:30 am

Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on October 05, 2010, 07:10:49 am

Is the pollen filter the same as the cabin filter?  The one on the front passenger side.

Yes - in the passenger footwell behind the glovebox. 

Title: Re: Genuine VW Air Con service.
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on October 05, 2010, 01:54:57 pm

Thanks... I think I'm going to replace the cabin filter and try the Comma anti-bacterial aircon refresh canister.  Substantially cheaper than VWs charge of £25 - and they don't even change the cabin filter in that price.