Air con

rockhopper · 25-Aug-2005, 21:02

I've noticed that the car aircon isnt working as well as it used to. Has anyone tried those DIY top up things that halfords sell?

[Edited on 25-8-2005 by rockhopper]

Twinfan · 25-Aug-2005, 23:19

Err nope. Your best bet is to get it re-gassed. About £60-£70.

Rushjob · 26-Aug-2005, 01:08

Paul - drop me a line - I have a mate who does this, very good, very cheap and he can come out to you at home or work.
Andy

Mr_S · 26-Aug-2005, 01:10

If it needs re-gassing you may have a leak. The seals can perish quite easily on aircon apparently, especially over periods of not being used (winter, so 10 months of the year here!)

I used a local specialist firm a couple of years ago for a Saab I had, they came to the house, leak tested etc and practically rebuilt the system from the ground up after finding a couple of leaks due to perished O-rings.

Cost £120 all in, and they were at the house all day.

rockhopper · 26-Aug-2005, 01:23

Well i know aircon leaks about 10% a year and the car is a 1999 plate and has not been done since i've had it. The refrigerant is also used to lube the compressor so its important to keep the level up or the compressor can sieze. Most aircon companies say it should be serviced every year!

rcgbob44 · 26-Aug-2005, 20:48

My wife can probably re gass it for you if it only needs hot air!

rockhopper · 26-Aug-2005, 22:19

Nah, got loads of that, i need a bit of cold you see!

Andy's mate is going to sort it on wednesay for only £20 more than Halfrauds charge for their top up thing!

[Edited on 26-8-2005 by rockhopper]

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25-Aug-2005, 21:02	#1
rockhopper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,367 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinxton Air con I've noticed that the car aircon isnt working as well as it used to. Has anyone tried those DIY top up things that halfords sell? [Edited on 25-8-2005 by rockhopper] Reply

25-Aug-2005, 23:19	#2
Twinfan Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,773 Join Date: May 2004 Mood: Proud to own a Ducati :0) Err nope. Your best bet is to get it re-gassed. About £60-£70. Reply

26-Aug-2005, 01:08	#3
Rushjob Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,802 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lincs Mood: :-) Paul - drop me a line - I have a mate who does this, very good, very cheap and he can come out to you at home or work. Andy Reply

26-Aug-2005, 01:23	#5
rockhopper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,367 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinxton Well i know aircon leaks about 10% a year and the car is a 1999 plate and has not been done since i've had it. The refrigerant is also used to lube the compressor so its important to keep the level up or the compressor can sieze. Most aircon companies say it should be serviced every year! Reply

26-Aug-2005, 20:48	#6
rcgbob44 DSC Club Member BSB Star Bikes: 2009 Ducati Monster 1100s, KTM 890R Posts: 5,996 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Coulsdon, Surrey...........and hopefully Germany at some point in the future. Mood: I love the Monster and the KTM & I have my wife exactly where she wants me! My wife can probably re gass it for you if it only needs hot air! Reply

26-Aug-2005, 22:19	#7
rockhopper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,367 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinxton Nah, got loads of that, i need a bit of cold you see! Andy's mate is going to sort it on wednesay for only £20 more than Halfrauds charge for their top up thing! [Edited on 26-8-2005 by rockhopper] Reply