Need my aircon regassed - where to go?

[hyperian]

Hey,

My jetta 3's aircon isn't what it used to be, and I think it needs a regas. Have any of you had this done to your car recently? Anyone know of a good place I can go to in Cape Town to have it done?

Thanks

 

[bex.cpt]

Hey,

My jetta 3's aircon isn't what it used to be, and I think it needs a regas. Have any of you had this done to your car recently? Anyone know of a good place I can go to in Cape Town to have it done?

Thanks

+1 in CPT please

 

[Dean]

Highly recommend Titan Auto Electric, in Sea Point. Did my old car there about a year and a half ago, and Bradley the owner has always been extremely helpful and friendly.

They're located at the Total Service Station that's been there for a million years.

Not sure if everywhere does this, but their gas has also has a UV dye inside it, which shows up any leaks in the system (assuming it's leaking).

 

[Sackboy]

Any dealer should be able to do it. NB it takes a while
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[rurapente]

VW?

 

[SteveO]

any places in JHB, Sandton area.For an old shape Ford Focus

 

[ALFAHOLIC]

HOw do leaks get fixed? I have a leak just where the pipe connects with the compressor...what they did was pump pressure into the whole system and start spraying with water all the joints and connections, an air leak will show bubbles whereever the leak is, but how does one fix this as all the gas or whatever is out and regassing it for the hot summer will not suffice as it will only escape again

 

[blaaislaai]

I had my jetta done a year ago.

For how long has it been emty? Mine was emty for 2 years and they had to do other stuff to make it work again.

 

[hyperian]

Thanks for the responses peeps.

HOw do leaks get fixed? I have a leak just where the pipe connects with the compressor...what they did was pump pressure into the whole system and start spraying with water all the joints and connections, an air leak will show bubbles whereever the leak is, but how does one fix this as all the gas or whatever is out and regassing it for the hot summer will not suffice as it will only escape again

There are a few good videos on youtube explaining how - if you have bandwidth.

 

[ALFAHOLIC]

yep, its been empty for almost 9 months now...wasnt going to fill it before winter...now its summer so have to get it fixed

 

[ALFAHOLIC]

lol, I"ll check on 3G tonight...work cut off youtube, and every other cool site!

 

[Slootvreter]

VW?

Can't believe people still go to dealerships.

 

[ALFAHOLIC]

you mean STEALERSHIPS?

 

[Slootvreter]

you mean STEALERSHIPS?

Sorry my bad.

 

[blaaislaai]

Can't believe people still go to dealerships.

I have never been at one , they too farking expensive!

 

[Just_Ice]

Whats the going rate for a refill anyway?

 

[rurapente]

Can't believe people still go to dealerships.

I know... horrible.

and yet.. my Aircon works perfectly, as does my climate control, and everything else in the car

and yes its not cheap, but i know its done right, and if its not i have an excuse to jump up and down and throw a tantrum till it is. I would pay for that alone

Once I had an aircon compressor replaced, and they broke something else while doing it. all i got was a phone call saying what they had done, and that they would repair it at no charge and give me another car to drive because they wouldnt finish that same day.

now u tell me how many "budget" garages on street corners would have done that?

 

[ALFAHOLIC]

That's also true about stealers...mate's 3.2 GT was in for clutch THEY broke, 4 weeks in a row...litteraly it broke every week, coz they failed to do ANYTHING right...got a MiTo to drive in the mean time...I'd like that, but will be equaly pissed because they breaking my car!

 

[Rouxenator]

Bosch service centers will not let you down.

 

[ALFAHOLIC]

How much for a refill and can I do the leak repair myself? I've searched endlessly on forums and Google but they only show how to repair leaks with special kitts.

I know exactly where the leak is as I've had it tested a couple of months ago, I'll have it pressure tested again before i do the leak repair and refill.

The leak is at the O-ring...aparently this is a normal and common leak in aircon's and all you need to do is replace the O-ring or patch it up. What is strong enough to keep it patced up?