MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Technical Workshop => Topic started by: Rover on September 01, 2012, 11:10:35 pm

Title: Yet another mk5 air con failure
Post by: Rover on September 01, 2012, 11:10:35 pm

Help, advice appreciated Gents,

My 2007 mk5 GT TDI has a bust air con compressor.
From reading this forum, I now realise this is a well known issue with model.

I intend to source my own compressor and get a trusted local garage to fit it. I have read and understand the requirement to flush the swarf out of the system.

I am informed that German ebay has some great quality new compressors. I believe I have found the right model on ebay from a company http://stores.ebay.co.uk/AC-Parts-Der-Kuhler-und-Klimaprofi?_trksid=p4340.l2563
Specifically http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150735590697?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

I believe this is the right model, I have e-mailed them and asked if this was compatible for 2007 Golf 2.0 GT TDI (140ps/bhp), they said the needed the actual part number - not real helpful as I don't intend to strip it out personally or have two trips to the garage. Maybe it was my poor German or that I mentioned the war, once or twice and the 1966 World Cup!

Any of you guys have confidence that this is the right model?

Title: Re: Yet another mk5 air con failure
Post by: Rover on September 05, 2012, 07:55:37 pm

Bump in vain hope?

Title: Re: Yet another mk5 air con failure
Post by: bacillus on September 05, 2012, 08:54:12 pm

Try this UK supplier  http://www.autoairconparts.co.uk/Volkswagen-GOLF-MK5-1.9-GTi-TD-Diesel-Man/Auto-Oct-03-to-Oct-08-Car-air-conditioning-compressors-pumps-aircon-radiators-and-more/

Title: Re: Re: Yet another mk5 air con failure
Post by: Bignod00 on September 05, 2012, 08:56:17 pm

Try asking Monte on here mate as he's just been through this whole drama himself!:(

Title: Re: Yet another mk5 air con failure
Post by: Rover on September 06, 2012, 06:43:50 pm

Cheers Gents.

My motivation with the German supplier is they are supposed to be great build quality (Vorsprung durch technique and all that), and cheaper!

Title: Re: Re: Yet another mk5 air con failure
Post by: monte on September 06, 2012, 11:04:30 pm

Quote from: bignod00 on September 05, 2012, 08:56:17 pm

Try asking Monte on here mate as he's just been through this whole drama himself!:(

Cheers Matt  :happy2:

I'd definitely recommend getting the best pump you can afford  :ashamed:

A few might know about my issues with the AirCon, but for those that don't.....


ZEXEL £180 = Rubbish Bin  :sick:

2wks after fitting and it's packed in. The system is clear and there is no resistance from the pump suggesting a blockage.

Shocking video of Zexel pump.

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt210/monte0797/709B6B57-7959-4399-A22E-61AF89433DF4-7805-000008518B1E1D16.mp4


However, EuroCarParts are exchanging the Zexel unit for an OEM version plus they are paying for the labour too  :happy2:
 
ECP have gone Right up in my book  :notworthy:


Rover,
Bacillus's link is an awesome price for OEM.

I'd def recommend this one!!!

http://www.autoairconparts.co.uk/compressor-for-volkswagen-golf-mk5-1.9-gti-td-diesel-man-auto-oct-03-to-oct-08-part-14-9698.html

Title: Re: Yet another mk5 air con failure
Post by: Rover on September 08, 2012, 09:03:41 am

Thanks Monte :happy2:

Title: Re: Yet another mk5 air con failure
Post by: stubert on September 29, 2012, 02:20:50 am

My aircon dosn't blow cold at all.  I've had it on VCDS and there are no fault codes, but does a broken pump give a fault code?

Cheers

Stuart