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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: alexmccabe on July 18, 2013, 10:43:47 am

Title: Air con parts
Post by: alexmccabe on July 18, 2013, 10:43:47 am
Just went and got my air-con re-gassed in the hope that would sort the no air-con issue I've been having. Turns out not. Although there is no leak, the air-con isn't turning on. They reckon that it is either the air-con pump of the pressure sensor that is broken, but would need some time to check. As they order their parts from GSF or Euro Car Parts, i'd rather not go down the third party route.

Anybody know the part numbers for either part? A price would be appreciated too, though I can get that myself  :happy2:
Title: Re: Air con parts
Post by: alexmccabe on July 18, 2013, 11:12:08 am
OK so after some research it's quite possible the compressor has failed, which is a common fault that VW don't offer to fix. £550 for the compressor then labour... :sad1:
Title: Re: Air con parts
Post by: coolhandluke on July 18, 2013, 12:16:44 pm
OK so after some research it's quite possible the compressor has failed, which is a common fault that VW don't offer to fix. £550 for the compressor then labour... :sad1:

Some info http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,69533.0.html (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,69533.0.html)
Title: Re: Air con parts
Post by: trs888 on July 19, 2013, 03:14:41 pm
im on a similar thing for my caddy. There was a High pressure sensor G65 fault on VCDS. i have had it regassed at kwik fit but still didnt work and the error came back after clearing it.

i ordered a new sensor from VW @ just less than £50 and fitted it myself. The error cleared and has not come back, just LOW PRESSURE, so Its in at VW now getting regassed. Picking it up later today so hopefully just sensor was fooked.
Title: Re: Air con parts
Post by: trs888 on July 19, 2013, 08:46:46 pm
well, got it back from VW tonight, air con is cold as ice again. im going to scan it in the morning to make sure there are no errors.

Cost of VW:  

£70 diagnostics
£65 High Pressure Sensor (G65)
£70 fitting (probably)
£69 Regas
Potential Total: £274

actual Spend:

£49.00 Sensor
£69 re Gas
Fitting £ FREE BY ME  :grin:
Diagnostics  £ FREE BY ME  :grin:

Total £118 plus a massive  :grin:

Saving £156
Title: Re: Air con parts
Post by: jaffa on July 19, 2013, 08:56:39 pm
didn't know you fitted it
Title: Re: Air con parts
Post by: SooperD on July 19, 2013, 10:20:44 pm
I also have the same issue so Im praying its a sensor and not the compressor.. How easy was it to fit? Ok for a mechanical Newbie like me to find and fit?
Title: Re: Air con parts
Post by: brookesb32 on July 19, 2013, 10:40:19 pm
Don't rule out the condenser - had mine with VW twice after having it regassed and they couldn't find a leak until they took the front of the car apart and found that the condenser was the culprit / the dryer recover part to be exact
Title: Re: Air con parts
Post by: SooperD on July 19, 2013, 11:29:37 pm
Anything other than a sensor is gonna be expensive right? If it wasnt for this damn Heatwave It probably wouldnt even bother me  :rolleye:
Title: Re: Air con parts
Post by: Bradruss on July 20, 2013, 09:45:29 am
Same problem with mine, no ac - do I regas it or go to the stealers... :(
Title: Re: Air con parts
Post by: trs888 on July 20, 2013, 09:57:13 am
didn't know you fitted it

hah yes ok YOU fitted the ACTUAL sensor but we took the front apart together and put it back together.  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Air con parts
Post by: Bradruss on July 21, 2013, 02:18:51 pm
Regased mine today and its ice cold again - happy! :)
Title: Re: Air con parts
Post by: alexmccabe on July 22, 2013, 08:44:00 am
Don't rule out the condenser - had mine with VW twice after having it regassed and they couldn't find a leak until they took the front of the car apart and found that the condenser was the culprit / the dryer recover part to be exact

When I had it re-gassed they vacuumed it and it held the vacuum, so fingers crossed, there is no leak.
well, got it back from VW tonight, air con is cold as ice again. im going to scan it in the morning to make sure there are no errors.

Cost of VW: 

£70 diagnostics
£65 High Pressure Sensor (G65)
£70 fitting (probably)
£69 Regas
Potential Total: £274

actual Spend:

£49.00 Sensor
£69 re Gas
Fitting £ FREE BY ME  :grin:
Diagnostics  £ FREE BY ME  :grin:

Total £118 plus a massive  :grin:

Saving £156

Quite a saving. Where did you get the sensor?
Title: Re: Air con parts
Post by: exodus_ste on July 23, 2013, 12:10:49 pm
^^^ I also need this info please!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Air con parts
Post by: jaffa on July 23, 2013, 12:46:15 pm
got the sensor from vw i think it was around the £40 mark
Title: Re: Air con parts
Post by: alexmccabe on November 02, 2013, 05:44:39 pm
Resurrecting the dead here, but I was wondering if anyone knew the part number for the pressure sensor?
Title: Re: Air con parts
Post by: doylebros on November 02, 2013, 06:29:12 pm
From 01/03/2013

1K0 959 126E.   Price £59.80 full retail

Seal for fitting. 8E0 260 749. Price £0.68
Title: Re: Air con parts
Post by: alexmccabe on November 02, 2013, 07:33:19 pm
From 01/03/2013

1K0 959 126E.   Price £59.80 full retail

Seal for fitting. 8E0 260 749. Price £0.68

Thank you kindly sir!