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AC not working

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 6:29 am
by nitin_s1
My AC doesn't work. It only blows out air but nothing cold.

Does it need re-gassing or something!? Where can I get this done from?

Help! :(

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 6:52 am
by littlefeller
errm its not cheap. think the last time a friend of mine did this it was something like £80 :o but then that was a vaxhall senator (battle ship on wheels) and the ac system was rather large, it was actually quite funny, he paid up front then the chap filled it for it to just pour straight back out again through a hole some where on the ac rad :lol: oh well no point in filling it again then :lol: he had brought the ship just days before and was told it just needed a refill :lol: best part is he only brought it cause he owned a 944 but my lude (which i just brought) peed all over his 944 :lol: he was hopping mad so brought the battleship to try and stay a step ahead. some people eh :roll: but allas he still couldnt keep up, especially on corners :lol: :oops: think he was just looking at bhp figures :roll:

AC not working

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:19 am
by W1ggz
Most garages charge between £30 an £70 for a regass if they have a decent machine like in the place we work from it will carry out a pressure and leak test before regassing if it leaks you shouldnt be charged the full wak just a test fee

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:22 am
by craig_jdm
Get rid of it 15 kg less FTW :lol:

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:32 am
by littlefeller
or you could just open the windows :twisted: its free :lol:

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:46 am
by BrettGee
Get it fixed mate! On the rare scorcher of a day we get, you'll be soooo glad you got it fixed. Especially in a black car lol.

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:59 am
by Duo
I've never had issues with the halfords stuff, ok it's not the best and can't help you find a leak but it's a big can, the trigger bit can be reused and you get £10 back when you return an empty can. I don't believe half of what it says on the bottle but it's adds gas and lubricant to the system and only fill as per the instructions based on outside temp and it should be fine. A garage is the best option for a full test and re-gas but the halfords stuff is a lot better for just top ups or a temp fill if you suspect a leak but are short on moneys.

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 9:49 am
by littlefeller
didnt know you could top up with a can from halfords :D usefull to know have some repage

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:22 am
by RattyMcClelland
craig_jdm wrote:Get rid of it 15 kg less FTW :lol:
Go get an Integra... :mrgreen:

Regass, if it won't hold pressure there is a leak. The company should then be able to tell you from where.

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:40 am
by bennyboy
Been there, done that.
This thread should see you right young Nit Nits ;) :

http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/general ... t3163.html