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Air conditioning/regassing nationwide

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  • #252
    sentient_6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭sentient_6


    Just bring it to an air con guy. Probably 80 for a recharge.


  • #253
    BlakeS94
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,184 ✭✭✭BlakeS94


    sentient_6 wrote: »
    Just bring it to an air con guy. Probably 80 for a recharge.

    It was a mistake of my own, I never ran the engine with the gauge hooked up to the port so it showed full, when engine was started it dropped down to low level, I topped it up myself with recharge gas bottle. But I did notice after doing that the compressor clutch was cycling on and off. Is this normal?


  • #254
    mk7r
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 791 ✭✭✭mk7r


    BlakeS94 wrote: »
    It was a mistake of my own, I never ran the engine with the gauge hooked up to the port so it showed full, when engine was started it dropped down to low level, I topped it up myself with recharge gas bottle. But I did notice after doing that the compressor clutch was cycling on and off. Is this normal?

    Its really not possible to do ac work yourself, bring it to a pro with a recovery machine. A/C works off weight not pressures as they will fluctuate depending on temp and humidity.
    Some cars will cycle the compressors others don't, it may be over pressuring and turning off or over temp etc

    The only way to know how much gas is in the system is to drain it out and weigh it and then refill.


  • #255
    zg3409
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,887 ✭✭✭zg3409


    A/c systems measure the gas pressure and if all the gas is gone they won't operate the compressor at all. The reason for this is done is to prevent damage running system with no gas.

    So now you have added gas, it may start working again. If it's still not working and you have an odb reader it might be worth having a look for A/C related errors.

    A suggested also an expert will have the parts and experience to diagnose and fix an issues, including the environmentally friendly gas removal machines.

    There are different gasses used in newer vehicles too, so you need to check


  • #256
    ppn
    Registered Users Posts: 177 ✭✭ppn


    Same issue. Anyone know A/C service in Limerick area?


  • #257
    fryup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,067 ✭✭✭✭fryup


    my aircon ain't working either....the pipes within the engine bay are cold to the touch, but no cold air blowing through the cabin vents :confused:

    anyone any ideas?


  • #258
    Mynameistom
    Registered Users Posts: 61 ✭✭Mynameistom


    Hi,

    been told the air con condensing radiator needs replacing on my ix35.

    I only got it regassed last year as air con wasnt working they didnt say anything about condensing radiator damaged,

    so will obviously have to get it regassed aswell as replacing the condensing radiator.

    How much should that all cost incl. VAt ?

    does anybody know if there is much work in replacing one of these ?

    Thanks


  • #259
    zilog_jones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,638 ✭✭✭zilog_jones


    Mynameistom wrote: »
    I only got it regassed last year as air con wasnt working they didnt say anything about condensing radiator damaged

    Unless they added fluorescent dye then and it was inspected again after some time, they wouldn't know.


  • #260
    Mynameistom
    Registered Users Posts: 61 ✭✭Mynameistom


    zilog_jones wrote: »
    Unless they added fluorescent dye then and it was inspected again after some time, they wouldn't know.

    they didnt


  • #261
    Sierra Oscar
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 8,533 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sierra Oscar


    Got my VW Golf re-gassed today, I was expecting it to be around €60 but ended up paying €180. First time getting this car done and I forgot it takes r1234yf instead of r134a. It ain't exactly cheap to get done anymore but worth it all the same. First time this car has had it done in five years.


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  • #262
    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Cmar-Ireland


    Where around Kildare / Laois for aircon check and regas? Thanks


  • #263
    fryup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,067 ✭✭✭✭fryup


    is there any online shop based in Ireland that i can purchase a condenser ??



  • #264
    westgolf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 831 ✭✭✭westgolf


    Galway area update, Radfix in liosbaun industrial estate. In, diagnostic, regassed, tested and out in an hour. €170 in total



  • #265
    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Cmar-Ireland


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117566137#Comment_117566137

    Answering my own question🙄

    Car Max in Monasterevin checked and regassed my Sorento for €100, which included an anti bacterial/air freshener treatment.

    Freezing in the car now.



  • #266
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Just got my aircon serviced at the AutoAircon place. There was a good few people there first thing in the morning, but I was in and out in 20 minutes I'd say. AC is back and kicking, I'll have to bring the Octavia out and get it done too.



  • #267
    fryup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,067 ✭✭✭✭fryup


    anyone ever use STP Superseal? for aircon leaks..any good?



  • #268
    Schorpio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,290 ✭✭✭Schorpio


    Apologies if this has been asked recently, but any recommendations for air-con repair/leak detection in Cork?

    We have an 07 Superb, and the AC only seemed to last a few months last time it was regassed. Main dealer couldn't find the leak, though I'm not sure how thorough a job they did.



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