Air conditioning/regassing nationwide

joujoujou · 19-06-2019 10:59pm

billbond4 wrote: »

Athlone too far for you?

A bit too far, to be honest.

CarPark2 · 16-07-2019 3:18pm

Ford Galaxy, 131
The air con isn't working. I presume that it is just a matter of getting the gas replaced. Is that something that needs the main dealer or would any garage be able to do it? Is a local garage likely to be cheaper than the main dealer?

Thanks in advance.

beertons · 16-07-2019 3:22pm

Where are you based?

Duckjob · 16-07-2019 3:48pm

Halfords do it for about €30 AFAIR

Slippin Jimmy · 16-07-2019 4:03pm

It's actually pretty easy to do yourself. There are videos on youtube that will talk you through the steps involved.

Cerco · 16-07-2019 4:47pm

You need to know if there is a leak before trying a diy fill.
Halfords were offering a free check a couple of weeks ago. Worth checking if they
are still doing it.

Kenny Logins · 16-07-2019 5:06pm

Duckjob wrote: »

Halfords do it for about €30 AFAIR

€55/€65

https://www.halfords.ie/advice/motoring/service/halfords-car-air-conditioning-services

Kenny Logins · 16-07-2019 5:10pm

Cerco wrote: »

You need to know if there is a leak before trying a diy fill.
Halfords were offering a free check a couple of weeks ago. Worth checking if they
are still doing it.

Looks like they are -

https://www.halfords.ie/motoring/engine-oils-fluids/air-con/free-air-con-check

Tropheus · 16-07-2019 6:48pm

Do Halfords have the correct equipment to degas and regas or is it just the aerosols that they sell?

M7roadrunner · 16-07-2019 6:53pm

CarPark2 wrote: »

Ford Galaxy, 131
The air con isn't working. I presume that it is just a matter of getting the gas replaced. Is that something that needs the main dealer or would any garage be able to do it? Is a local garage likely to be cheaper than the main dealer?

Thanks in advance.

I had an issue with my car, and I chanced Halfords, it is a very basic ‘try and top it up and see’ approach.
It didn’t work for me.
I then brought it to
https://autoaircon.ie/
And the system was tested, diagnostic performed, my fault was pointed out to me and I got it repaired. (This I could do myself)
I brought my car back to them and they were able to Regas and it worked perfectly afterwards.
€30 to diagnose
€60 to pressure test it and gas, and ozone treatment.
I have no connection with these, but I would definitely recommend them.

M7roadrunner · 16-07-2019 6:55pm

Tropheus wrote: »

Do Halfords have the correct equipment to degas and regas or is it just the aerosols that they sell?

Just the aerosols, no proper gauges or scales.

Happy4all · 16-07-2019 6:59pm

M7roadrunner wrote: »

Just the aerosols, no proper gauges or scales.

Excuse my ignorance, but does that mean it's a waste of time going to Halfords.

CarPark2 · 16-07-2019 7:17pm

beertons wrote: »

Where are you based?

Gorey, Co. Wexford

Cerco · 16-07-2019 8:03pm

Tropheus wrote: »

Do Halfords have the correct equipment to degas and regas or is it just the aerosols that they sell?

https://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchRouter?srch=aircon&action=search&storeId=11101&catalogId=15551&langId=-1

They have gauges and recharge canisters also.

M7roadrunner · 16-07-2019 8:07pm

Happy4all wrote: »

Excuse my ignorance, but does that mean it's a waste of time going to Halfords.

An air con circuit has a certain weight of refrigerant in the system, and some can leak out over a period of time. The Halfords way is just to try and stick some gas in and see if it can replenish what it lost, but to get it done properly your system needs to be drained, and pressure tested to check for faults.
Halfords might work, but for roughly the same price your local air con specialist would be a better bet.

CarPark2 · 16-07-2019 8:54pm

Thanks. Any recommendations for an air con specialist in north Wexford or carlow?

beertons · 16-07-2019 9:59pm

CarPark2 wrote: »

Thanks. Any recommendations for an air con specialist in north Wexford or carlow?

There's a mad in parkwest, auto air-con. I'd spin up if it was me. 50 blips. How bad.

CarPark2 · 16-07-2019 10:45pm

beertons wrote: »

There's a mad in parkwest, auto air-con. I'd spin up if it was me. 50 blips. How bad.

Does he just do diagnostics or will he fix it if there is a problem?

Cee-Jay-Cee · 17-07-2019 12:02am

Anyone know if any air con specialists in Donegal/Derry? My AC is blowing out warm air. I went to Halfords in Letterkenny and they tried topping up the system but it didn’t work and he advised me to bring it to dealer/specialist to get it looked at.

M7roadrunner · 17-07-2019 8:48am

CarPark2 wrote: »

Does he just do diagnostics or will he fix it if there is a problem?

In my case he diagnosed a faulty compressor, I fitted a replacement and brought it back to him and he was able to Regas it.
He will leak check and diagnose faults. It will be up to you/ your Mechanic to repair afaik.

mikeecho · 12-09-2019 2:07am

So. I have a 2012 BMW 520d.
My A,/C isn't working..
I use my ac all the time, bit it stopped working back in march.

So I had it regased by a main dealer, and it worked fine up until last week.
When it was re-gased I was told that a dye had been put in.

So obviously I have a leak in the system.
I'm looking for someone on or near cork city that can FIX my ac , ratherrl than just re-gas it.

Recommendations ??

zilog_jones · 12-09-2019 11:01am

Re-gassing with a dye is generally the first step in detecting a leak. The step now is to inspect the system with a UV torch.

dooroy · 13-09-2019 12:06am

Bro in law has a 2013 Nissan Juke with the 1.5 dsl engine.
Has been having problems with the air con and the dlr he bought it from 2 yrs ago has had it back to check it out. First visit recharged it (€125) , improved for a few days then failed again: second visit they said they added dye to check for leaks; third visit they said it needed new condenser - €500 fitted.
Just wondering would it be feasible to have the system drained/ recharged by an air con specialist and fit the condenser as a DIY effort.
Any opinions/ideas/suggestions appreciated.

punisher5112 · 13-09-2019 12:09am

Why go back to main dealer I'm guessing???

Get a decent indy or an a/c specialist.

Compressor can be expensive.

mikeecho · 13-09-2019 1:02am

zilog_jones wrote: »

Re-gassing with a dye is generally the first step in detecting a leak. The step now is to inspect the system with a UV torch.

I know, that's why I outlined what had already been done.

Who could be recommended to carry out the further work necessary

biko · 13-09-2019 9:51am

dooroy wrote: »

Just wondering would it be feasible to have the system drained/ recharged by an air con specialist and fit the condenser as a DIY effort.

No, you're better off with a local specialist doing everything.

Merged with main thread for local recommendations.

easyvision · 13-09-2019 11:49am

I have a leak in the pipe from compressor to condenser apparently in VW golf 2015. Anyone know anyone to either repair or replace this pipe cheap enough? VW quoting EUR225+VAT for this pipe alone before any labour costs! Pref in Dub!

Thanks

Carpentry · 13-09-2019 1:38pm

easyvision wrote: »

I have a leak in the pipe from compressor to condenser apparently in VW golf 2015. Anyone know anyone to either repair or replace this pipe cheap enough? VW quoting EUR225+VAT for this pipe alone before any labour costs! Pref in Dub!

Thanks

Source the part and use local garage. Make sure its not the high pressure switch for A/C as the golfs are famous for it. Had one myself and failed.

Blazer · 13-09-2019 2:18pm

mikeecho wrote: »

So. I have a 2012 BMW 520d.
My A,/C isn't working..
I use my ac all the time, bit it stopped working back in march.

So I had it regased by a main dealer, and it worked fine up until last week.
When it was re-gased I was told that a dye had been put in.

So obviously I have a leak in the system.
I'm looking for someone on or near cork city that can FIX my ac , ratherrl than just re-gas it.

Recommendations ??

those f10's had a major issue with the condenser at launch. BMW launched a reinforced one for the LCI models.
IF you're lucky to be within warranty BMW will cover the cost.
I had same issue with mine and had it replaced. Cost €480 all in for the condenser and to have it full drained and regassed.
Been working a treat since.

https://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1017970

easyvision · 13-09-2019 2:29pm

Carpentry wrote: »

Source the part and use local garage. Make sure its not the high pressure switch for A/C as the golfs are famous for it. Had one myself and failed.

I rang loads of garages and they said they don’t have the part. In the air con place they said it’s the pipe so I assume it is? Prob leave it for the moment unless I can get it down cheap as I want to maybe get a new car next year

Air conditioning/regassing nationwide

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