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

aujopimur · 17-09-2019 7:19pm

I'm looking for recommendations for aircon check and recharge in the Cork city area

corks finest · 17-09-2019 7:54pm

Halfords do it ,or u can regards yourself if stuck

corks finest · 17-09-2019 7:55pm

Brian Powell did it for me ( forge hill) a few years ago, most advanced pitstop type of place does it

somebody_else · 17-09-2019 9:01pm

I can reccomend
https://www.autoaircon.ie/

Tom

dodzy · 18-09-2019 7:54am

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 ??

Did you go in for the EGR recall? Mine went in 2 weeks ago and as it happens, the AC condenser was on their hit list. They said that they would check the serial number and if it was within a particular range, they’d swap it out. Obviously drain, regas and pressure test. I’d same issue as you with a leak. 6 hrs later, new condenser fitted. You might get lucky, definitely worth a call. (Mine is a 2012 F10 also)

I see blazer had similar issue.

easyvision · 18-09-2019 10:04am

went here, really good service, they know what they're doing! except i need somehwere to get my air con fixed and ive no idea except paying 5-600 with VW

( for 1 leak

leck · 25-10-2019 4:26pm

Any recommendations in Mayo?

ednwireland · 25-10-2019 5:04pm

went to get my 2013 ceed done, at least the guy said condensor is blown before filling it with R1234yf at €250 (thats the new environmentally friendly gas thats replaced R134a.

thought the guy who sold me i stuck a mapfre warranty on the car so finally after 4 months i got a kia dealer to replace the condesnsor and re gas and didnt cost me anything. aircon nice and cold just in time for the winter

:D:cool:

dulpit · 23-04-2020 4:22pm

Hey all,

When we got our C4 Grand Picasso (2011 rev) last year (May) the aircon was useless. Got it re-gassed in Halford and it worked perfectly until last week, back to woeful again. I assume it just needs to be re-gassed, but not sure if anywhere is open that can do it at the moment, would it be something that's easy to do at home with the right product? I'm in Cork if anyone knows anywhere that can sort it. I'd love to wait until the unpleasantness is over, but we have a small child and taking him to park for run or exercise (within 2km!) is a nightmare with the heat...

biko · 23-04-2020 4:34pm

Merged with the general thread.

You can search this thread for "Cork" and try ringing places.

Atlantic Dawn · 23-04-2020 4:38pm

dulpit wrote: »

Hey all,

When we got our C4 Grand Picasso (2011 rev) last year (May) the aircon was useless. Got it re-gassed in Halford and it worked perfectly until last week, back to woeful again. I assume it just needs to be re-gassed, but not sure if anywhere is open that can do it at the moment, would it be something that's easy to do at home with the right product? I'm in Cork if anyone knows anywhere that can sort it. I'd love to wait until the unpleasantness is over, but we have a small child and taking him to park for run or exercise (within 2km!) is a nightmare with the heat...

I'd say no place will be open to do it now, might be an option to buy online and do it yourself...
https://www.micksgarage.com/d/air-con-cleaners-and-gas/products/1881417/stp-auto-freeze-air-con-recharge

colm_mcm · 23-04-2020 5:08pm

And it was at that moment that they knew that summer had truly started.

mgbgt1978 · 23-04-2020 8:14pm

Micks taking the piss again with their pricing...€126 with 33% off, bringing it all the way down to €85

Same product is €66 in Halfords (I know, I know...they're closed

), or €52 with a Trade Card.

Not even sure if Micks carry the Trigger & Gauge to actually get this stuff into your Car's A/C system

Atlantic Dawn · 23-04-2020 9:50pm

I see the Auto Aircon place in Park West is open, I suppose in these tropical times AC is essential, certainly is for me...
https://www.autoaircon.ie/

dulpit · 24-04-2020 11:25am

dulpit wrote: »

Hey all,

When we got our C4 Grand Picasso (2011 rev) last year (May) the aircon was useless. Got it re-gassed in Halford and it worked perfectly until last week, back to woeful again. I assume it just needs to be re-gassed, but not sure if anywhere is open that can do it at the moment, would it be something that's easy to do at home with the right product? I'm in Cork if anyone knows anywhere that can sort it. I'd love to wait until the unpleasantness is over, but we have a small child and taking him to park for run or exercise (within 2km!) is a nightmare with the heat...

Good news. My brother in law had a bottle and nozzle he didn't need, so was able to share with me. Is it straightforward to do? The instructions on bottle seem to say so. And is there any sort of compatibility issues between gas type and car?

muddle84 · 27-04-2020 12:13pm

Its very straight forward, just follow the instructions. But if the gas is the problem then there has to be leak somewhere, it doesn't just disappear for no reason. Re-gassing will only fix the issue temporarily if there is a leak.

mikeecho · 07-05-2020 10:08pm

Looking for someone to repair a non working a/c.

It seems that the clutch isn't engaging.
I've checked the gas level and it's fine.

Someone in cork city or surrounds.

I understand that I might have to wait a while, due to CV19 , but I'd like to have someone lined up.

Atlantic Dawn · 07-05-2020 10:26pm

Could be AC relay, about €20-€30 or so, can be easily diagnosed if same relay is used for horn or similar that you can swap to test...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8-ER-oTXH0

Turbohymac · 07-05-2020 10:39pm

Probably needs re gassing..if the pressure is low it won't engage clutch on aircon pump.. you could try motor factors for a refill of gas in a canister like the tyre repair and inflate product not sure how good that productis....but I use a guy that specifically repairs and refills air con..

jharr100 · 07-05-2020 10:43pm

Vehicle air con repair in balinrea business park Carrigaline. Found him to be very good last year when I needed a condenser changed and system re gassed. He let me get the parts myself which saved a nice bit on the total .

Air conditioning/regassing nationwide

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