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Air conditioning fault on 2008 Mazda 6

  • 08-08-2018 5:48pm
    #1
    Rumple Stillson
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    As described, the air conditioning is currently not working on my Mazda 6. Apparently the compressor needs to be replaced. The cost of doing so with original Mazda parts is really high. Any ideas how I can go about doing this more cheaply.

    Based in Limerick.

    One other thing, can anyone recommend a good independent mechanic in the Limerick area?


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  • #2
    Rumple Stillson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 876 ✭✭✭Rumple Stillson


    Rumple Stillson wrote: »
    As described, the air conditioning is currently not working on my Mazda 6. Apparently the compressor needs to be replaced. The cost of doing so with original Mazda parts is really high. Any ideas how I can go about doing this more cheaply.

    Based in Limerick.

    One other thing, can anyone recommend a good independent mechanic in the Limerick area?

    Bump bump!


  • #3
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Try http://alpinamotorworks.ie


  • #4
    Tropheus
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    You could try www.mister-auto.ie and see if there's a cheaper non-OEM option. It may be possible to get a local mechanic to fit it, but the system would have to be degassed first.


  • #5
    mullingar
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    Did you get the hi & low pressures checked first?


  • #6
    Rumple Stillson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 876 ✭✭✭Rumple Stillson


    mullingar wrote: »
    Did you get the hi & low pressures checked first?

    No I haven't done a whole pile with it other than a mechanic saying it was the compressor and it was costly to repair.


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  • #7
    mullingar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,340 ✭✭✭mullingar


    Does your mechanic have an automatic ac filling machine?


  • #8
    Rumple Stillson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 876 ✭✭✭Rumple Stillson


    mullingar wrote: »
    Does your mechanic have an automatic ac filling machine?

    I don't have a mechanic as such, that was just a quick look a friend of mine took. It's making a noise when I activate the A/C, which sounds like a broken bearing or the like. But I will get a proper opinion when I get the car serviced.


  • #9
    mullingar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,340 ✭✭✭mullingar


    If the noise is from the compressor, then yes, it probably needs replacing.

    Does the ac still work? If so, you will need to get the refrigerant gas removed first


  • #10
    Rumple Stillson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 876 ✭✭✭Rumple Stillson


    mullingar wrote: »
    If the noise is from the compressor, then yes, it probably needs replacing.

    Does the ac still work? If so, you will need to get the refrigerant gas removed first

    No there is no cold air coming from the vents when the a/c is on.

    Any idea how much a compressor might be?

    Thanks for the help, appreciate it.


  • #11
    Henry Ford III
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    Tropheus wrote: »
    You could try www.mister-auto.ie and see if there's a cheaper non-OEM option. It may be possible to get a local mechanic to fit it, but the system would have to be degassed first.

    Price the part there yourself O.P. Won't be cheap unfortunately.


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  • #12
    Rumple Stillson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 876 ✭✭✭Rumple Stillson


    Henry Ford III wrote: »
    Price the part there yourself O.P. Won't be cheap unfortunately.

    I'll give it a go sure. Was hoping I could locate one from a breakers yard or something...but haven't been down that route before so not sure of the process. Perhaps a mechanic might be able to sort one.

    It's been a real pain not having a/c during the hottest spell of weather I can remember!!!


  • #13
    Rumple Stillson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 876 ✭✭✭Rumple Stillson


    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/263820619999

    Might this be the part?

    Anyway I will let someone more qualified than me deal with the problem but I think to get the part from Mazda would cost €1500 plus...


  • #14
    Tropheus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,943 ✭✭✭Tropheus


    These are another crowd I found in the UK when looking for a compressor for a 2001 Passat. Never used them so can't vouch for quality, but their parts are well priced.

    https://www.autoairconparts.co.uk/


  • #15
    Tropheus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,943 ✭✭✭Tropheus


    Rumple Stillson wrote: »
    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/263820619999

    Might this be the part?

    Anyway I will let someone more qualified than me deal with the problem but I think to get the part from Mazda would cost €1500 plus...

    Could be. Better to call a Mazda dealer and get the exact part number for your car so you know what you're looking for.

    I'm not sure about buying a used compressor. You're not 100% sure if it even works or how long it will last. You'll still be paying a fair whack to get it installed so better to buy new and hopefully get a few years out of it.

    Also worth noting that car aircon systems need to be regassed every two years or so. That means using a pro that has the correct equipment to do the job. The gas also contains the oil that lubricates the compressor. Even though the aircon may still work, it may not be lubricating the compressor sufficiently and you end up with an expensive failure.


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