Another Climate/air Con Question

[wackojackouk]

Hi guys

 

Like most people on here at some stage I've had some issues with the Climate on my 53 TDi. I suspect something was wrong prior to me purchasing it as well as they cover behind the glovebox is missing and I can see some components of the system.

 

Anyway last year display was flashing. Kwik fit (yes I know....) regassed it and to be fair my local one aint that bad and said there must be a leak as it's not taking it. I rang a mobile a/c guy told him my woes and he said "diesel??" yep I replied. He said pretty much it would be a split pipe. So

[gregers]

im sure in the faqs are info on the temp output from the center vent,if not then im sure someone who knows more about aircon can give you the correct temp.

[ads81]

If its any use after replacing the low pressure fill pipe on my mark 2 the local a/c man said a temperature of 6-8 degrees was fine from the vent, the temp on the mark 2 was 5.6 degrees. Did the same test on the wifes 1999 mark 1 Galaxy and the temp was an extremely cold 2.5 degrees, not sure how relevant the outside temperature is but on the day in question it was about 19 degrees.

[gregers]

i do belive the air con on mk1's are a hell of a lot better then mk2's.

[MrT]

I have a new condensor and re-manufactured compressor and the air-con works at its best when the engine revs between 2000 and 6250rpm (V6 with dual system climate control), the output reduces at idle - about 650rpm. I am sure the original when it was working worked better below 2000rpm.

 

Anyway on a warm day around 25C I get about 6C from the centre vents and yesterday when the car said the temp in my drive was 32C, I was getting about 10C from the vents.

 

If you have climate control and VAG-COM you can read the temperatures of the cabin, external and vents (not sure which vents) from the car.

[wackojackouk]

Evening guys

 

Quick update and a question or two....

 

Cut a long story short, a/c finally gave me an indication last Monday it was on the blink when the dash started flashing and has done since which from past experience indicates no gas....

 

Haven't had my personal laptop (due to breaking the screen - thats another story) but new screen fitted and just hooked it up to the Gal and VCDS Lite tells me the following error:

 

00792 - A/C Pressure Switch (F129)

 

35-00 - -

 

I'm guessing this just means there is no gas in the system which would indicate a leak somewhere due to me having new front pipe assembly last year.

 

I have the same guy coming tomorrow so will pass on this information but was wondering if anyone can confirm it's likely just empty OR is it the actual switch?

 

Also any tips etc what I can ask/tell the a/c guy?

 

Cheers

 

WJUK

 

ps - I do have a warranty which covers all a/c parts but really hoping to avoid that if possible.

[chrispb123456]

Yes you will get the pressure switch fault code when gas runs low, when you sort leak and have regassed the display will return to normal but the fault code will need clearing next time you hook up Vagcom.

[wackojackouk]

Hi guys

 

A/C came this morning and I have two leaks :)

 

One is the condenser which doesn't really surprise me to be honest but the other was the pipe on the left hand (passenger) side (which I think connects to the condenser).

 

He said this was very unusual and he's only ever seen one of these leak before.

 

Am waiting for a price from him but not looking good. I do have a warranty which does cover A/C but I know these companies never like paying out for things - also a bit worried as the guy is a mobile specialist and they told me the "garage" has to call them.....

 

Anyone advise on prices of parts for a 1.9tdi (53) condenser and pipe?

 

Cheers

 

WJUK

 

ps - it's this pipe (http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?showtopic=22482)

Edited August 23, 2011 by wackojackouk

[wackojackouk]

Hi guys

 

Been told it's looking around

Edited August 24, 2011 by wackojackouk

[chrispb123456]

Hi

Have recently changed that pipe on mine, I got the pipe from VW agent the part number is 7M3 820 722M cost

Edited August 24, 2011 by chrispb123456

[wackojackouk]

Hi

Have recently changed that pipe on mine, I got the pipe from VW agent the part number is 7M3 820 722M cost

[chrispb123456]

Hi colin

The link you added on one of your threads shows the pipe, the other end of the pipe is attached to the compressor the part number for the pipe was on a label attached to the old pipe and the number will only be good for VW

The condenser drier is a common place for leaks but as I said the pipes are vulnerable to corrosion, there are a few pipes that are hidden behind the wheel arch and behind the engine and radiator grill.

And I do receive messages + your friend request thanks

Cheers Chris

Edited August 24, 2011 by chrispb123456

[wackojackouk]

Hi colin

The link you added on one of your threads shows the pipe, the other end of the pipe is attached to the compressor the part number for the pipe was on a label attached to the old pipe and the number will only be good for VW

The condenser drier is a common place for leaks but as I said the pipes are vulnerable to corrosion, there are a few pipes that are hidden behind the wheel arch and behind the engine and radiator grill.

And I do receive messages + your friend request thanks

Cheers Chris

 

Cheers Chris

 

Much appreciate.

 

I spoke to VW and they confirmed the price (had to give my engine code AUY1 I think it is off the top of my head). They also told me the condenser was like