06 vectra aircon not working

blindside88

I have an 06 vectra with aircon, it doesn't seem to be as cold as it was (maybe it's just the hotter weather) does somethIng need to be added to the aircon in a regular bases. Sorry if it's a stupid question had 4 cars before this without aircon

CiniO

blindside88 wrote: »

I have an 06 vectra with aircon, it doesn't seem to be as cold as it was (maybe it's just the hotter weather) does somethIng need to be added to the aircon in a regular bases. Sorry if it's a stupid question had 4 cars before this without aircon

Only thing in regular basis to keep your aircon working, is just to use it.
At least once a week turn it on for few minutes.

But if you say it's not cooling great, you might need to fill it in with a new gas, and also check if system is tight and not leaking.

paultronix

if you are close to a halfords they will check/refill the a/c gas for you.

blindside88

paultronix wrote: »

if you are close to a halfords they will check/refill the a/c gas for you.

Thanks, I'll drop in over the weekend, any idea on cost?

knifey_spoonie

Don't go to halfords, its expensive and the job is not done correctly. Halfords charge 70 euro for a 510g of r134a(The gas that used in aircon) and another 14 to do the job.

Firstly, if you car is empty of gas, 510g ain't enough to fill. IFRC vectra's hold about 730g of gas.

Secondly, they can't pressure test the system, so you could be pissing away the 70 you spent on gas.

In short go to a dealer or indy with the equipment, to give you an idea, where i work charges €75 for a AC service and refill. There's lots of garages doing similar offers.

blindside88

Thanks for the reply, it's due a service in 2000km so I'll get him to do that while he's there ( alon with the tyres and timin kit it'll need) gonna be an expensive service

Redsoxfan

Aircon needs a specialist, so it's very unlikely your mechanic will be able to do it - at best he will just get someone in to do the job for him and charge you whatever he is charged (or maybe more). Your nearly as well off getting it looked at now when we have this weather so that you benefit from it. Depending on where you are based, I can recommend 1 or 2 guys.

carbon nanotube

CiniO wrote: »

Only thing in regular basis to keep your aircon working, is just to use it.
At least once a week turn it on for few minutes.

But if you say it's not cooling great, you might need to fill it in with a new gas, and also check if system is tight and not leaking.

amen to that, my accord ex has a fubared a/c compressor.

nice.. seems its siezed, clutch not coming on at all.

an unused a/c is a no no.

and now i have the grand total of one quote for a replacement on parts gateway..

should have got it 3 weeks ago before weather hit in.

blindside88

Redsoxfan wrote: »

Aircon needs a specialist, so it's very unlikely your mechanic will be able to do it - at best he will just get someone in to do the job for him and charge you whatever he is charged (or maybe more). Your nearly as well off getting it looked at now when we have this weather so that you benefit from it. Depending on where you are based, I can recommend 1 or 2 guys.

Thanks, I'm based in Carlow bit work in Dublin, as I said I'm not sure if something is wrong or if I'm just nit noticing it as quickly because of the warmer weather

TestTransmission

carbon nanotube wrote: »

amen to that, my accord ex has a fubared a/c compressor.

nice.. seems its siezed, clutch not coming on at all.

an unused a/c is a no no.

and now i have the grand total of one quote for a replacement on parts gateway..

should have got it 3 weeks ago before weather hit in.

You're not having much luck with the Accord.