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Aircon help / suggestions please
Hi
Recently had my indie cut the rusty rear air con pipes and fit the mod to convert it to front only.
Had it re-gassed and it was working great, however that was about 6 weeks ago, it has gradually stopped working so I assume probably leaking somewhere else too - any ideas where I might start?
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21st Sep 2018 6:53 pm
M3DPO
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When it was regassed it is usual practice to test it for leaks with a dye before regassing, so have it tested again!It can when others can't,
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21st Sep 2018 7:17 pm
Johnny Oxford
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it was regassed at Kwik Fit as Indie doesnt do gassing, and lets be honest I am not going to go back to Kwik Fit and get any sensible advice. It worked fine for about 3-4 weeks, really well in fact, for the first time ever - but has gradually lost most of its oomph now - although still has a bit.
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21st Sep 2018 8:52 pm
Pete K
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Look for yellow dye over the pipes
And front radiator.
Use white tissue to check for yellow
21st Sep 2018 9:49 pm
MikeO
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There's typically UV dye in there so the leak site can be identified. Get yourself a cheap UV torch off eBay and have a look around. Have a good look around the condenser particularly.2016 Skoda Octavia VRS Estate
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21st Sep 2018 10:12 pm
Paddington
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Had a problem with my aircon a few years ago turned out the gas was leaking up the middle of the pressure switch , a/c man pulled the plug off the top of the pressure switch and out came the gas.
He fitted new pressure switch and gassed up and still going strong. Good luck
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21st Sep 2018 10:51 pm
Johnny Oxford
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thanks guys, just ordered a UV torch, will see what I can find.2014 D4 HSE Facelift Corris Grey
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