AirConditioning No longer Working - Bora

[SteveC]

Hi,

It appears that the air conditioning in a Bora (2000) is no longer working. The light comes on inside the car. The fuse appears to be okay (assuming I've got the right one - can anyone confirm it is 5 amps,and in position 3 in the fuse layout).

It has been mentioned to me that sometimes the air conditioning is disbaled if the coolant level is too low, could this be the case and can I easily check the level?

Any help greatly appreciated
Steve

[glynnd]

Its not possible for you to check the level yourself. This needs to be done professionally. Its advisable to use the a/c at least a couple of times a week even during winter to prevent bacteria build up and pressure discharge.The system will not work below a certain pressure.

[SteveC]

Thanks,

It looks like another expensive trip to the VW dealer then!

Steve

[andy_b]

Let us know how you get on steve my golf has the same problem, the light comes on but no noticable change in engine tone or cool air, i was told the condensor may have gone?

[stuart]

Hi

Look in the local telephone directory for an air con specilist, a simple ac service including regassing the system, adding oil to the system, and a general inspection for leaks, should cost around the £80 mark. Dealer may charge a lot more than this.

Stuart

[SteveC]

Ca booked in on Thursday 1PM. Re-gassing and leak check. Will let you know the outcome.

Steve

[27motorhead]

Just to let you guys know - I had to pop into KwikFit the other week due to puncture and once there I saw they did Air-Con recharge / servicing for £44.95 which is WAY cheaper than any other place I've seen.

I got it done on our '97 MK3 and it's so much better...

Would never thought I'd recommend KwikFit as I think they're idiots... but it's a simple job and at that price only double what a DIY kit would be...

http://www.kwik-fit.com/air-conditioning-recharge.htm

Cheers!

Tim

[andy_b]

Good link there, shame they are only offering the offer on the south.

Let us know what they say steve, Is it main dealer or a independant specialist?

[SteveC]

It's a main dealer (Fiat) £49:99. VW want £80+. Will et you know what happens

[SteveC]

Had the Bora re-gassed, no leaks so total cost including dye was £55.

Other car going in on Monday for same as the air con on the Passat is also failing. Is this a common problem of VWs?

[andy_b]

there is hope yet, cheers steve will let you know the out come of mine, Will try some dealers like you see if i can get a rice like that

[SteveC]

Passat went in and was re-gassed. Air con then lasted a whole 3 hours. Went back and apparently there is a leak in the drier. Anyway £468 later (VW dealer) all is well - new hose, drier plus seals.

So all in all :-

Bora re-gassed (£55)
Passat re-gassed (£55)
Passat leaks fixed etc (£468)

"If only everything in life was reliable as a Volkswagen" Yeah right!:mad:

[VAG fan]

It seems to be a common problem on all AC equipped cars according to adverts I have read.

[SteveC]

Hmm, Maybe - but I've never had this problem with any other make of car!

I also currently have a Jeep (now 6 years old, older than both the Passat and Bora) and its AC works fine and has never had a problem