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[Nick27]

Hi,

A/C is not working on my car, even though recent refilled the gas. I spoke to the garage who refilled the gas on the phone he said that there might be a leakage on the air con radiator. is it the case really? Every summer I have to get it refilled and last time I did asked the garage to check whether there is a leakage and they confirmed no leakage. 

Can you guys please help.

Thanks,

Nick.

[jonny2112]

Was a pressure test done?
This was the problem with mine.

[Nick27]

Was a pressure test done?
This was the problem with mine.

Not now but last he did that but I cant remember what the readings were

[jonny2112]

When mine wasn't working I thought it simply needed charged. It still didn't work and I complained. Apparently the pressure test is not part of the process, but the leak rest may be.
In the end a little valve needed replaced once I had requested the test be done and the problem then confirmed.
Just a thought 

[Nick27]

When mine wasn't working I thought it simply needed charged. It still didn't work and I complained. Apparently the pressure test is not part of the process, but the leak rest may be.
In the end a little valve needed replaced once I had requested the test be done and the problem then confirmed.
Just a thought 

Hmmm....i should then ask to have a leak test around the valves.

[biggriffin]

A/c needs to be pressure tested with nitrogen to find if there is a leak,then tested with dye to find the leak.
Condensors seem to leak at the bottom corners,or near the battery tray,the L/P valve is just a normal.tyre valve core, the H/P valve(port) is 13277003 £4.19 on tc.

[TheBoy]

If its a slow leak - ie takes weeks before it stops working - pressure/leak tests won't show it. They should put dye in it, and that will reveal the leak when its leaked most of the refrigerent out weeks later.

[Nick27]

okkkkaay!! went to a garage this morning they performed a test and showed that the compressor has gone. checked the price on eurocarparts  its around £230 + labour of £80. spending around £300

does anybody here breaking the car and have it available?

Thanks.

Nick.

[Big_Al]

Post a "wanted" ad in the Test zone  . . as you don't have enough posts for the wanted section 

Admin will usually move it to "wanted"  for you 

[Nick27]

Post a "wanted" ad in the Test zone  . . as you don't have enough posts for the wanted section 

Admin will usually move it to "wanted"  for you 

cheers mate!

[albitz]

I have two of them,but neither of them have been used on a car for at least 6 months. I have heard it said that the seals can dry out if they aren't used,so it might be a bit of a gamble tbh. Might be worth asking for opinions before diving in ,but I only want £20 for one,and your close enough to not have to pay the postage,which would be expensive for something so heavy.

[Nick27]

I have two of them,but neither of them have been used on a car for at least 6 months. I have heard it said that the seals can dry out if they aren't used,so it might be a bit of a gamble tbh. Might be worth asking for opinions before diving in ,but I only want £20 for one,and your close enough to not have to pay the postage,which would be expensive for something so heavy.

Thanks Mate. Can anyone please advise on the highlighted?

Albitz whereabout are you? I live close enough to Romford.

Thanks,

[albitz]

When Im at work Im just off the A12 near Hatfield peveral,so about half an hour away from Romford.

[RobG]

When Im at work Im just off the A12 near Hatfield peveral,so about half an hour away from Romford.

cough, cough

[Nick27]

I have two of them,but neither of them have been used on a car for at least 6 months. I have heard it said that the seals can dry out if they aren't used,so it might be a bit of a gamble tbh. Might be worth asking for opinions before diving in ,but I only want £20 for one,and your close enough to not have to pay the postage,which would be expensive for something so heavy.

RobG can you please advise on this?