Aircon compressor options?
 

Car in to get regassed this morning, but I have a strong suspicion the compressor is on the way out, as it whines a bit when on. Other pulleys etc have been checked, and it’s definitely the compressor.


I could really do without lashing out £540 on an OEM one from Rimmer’s, but am a bit cautious about getting a used one fitted, which might be as bad as the one I’ve got.


Anybody got any recommendations please? Can you get good quality reconditioned ones?


Thanks :D

Note the manufacturer/model of the original and buy new from someone like Autodoc.

Don't forget to have the aircon reverse flushed and a new dryer after fitting a new compressor.

what is a dryer?

macafee2

Found one on eBay. Don't know if it's the right one? Cheap enough if the part numbers match
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F283375127241

They do whine when short on refrigerant. See what it's like after the top up. (If it aint broke, don't fix it!) :)

Wot he said. Depends on the type of whine but you can have it leak checked/lubricated and recharged for a quite modest sum (look for a recommended local mobile service/independent garage before you resort to someone like KwikFit....).
If the A/C guy does his stuff properly he'll first check the existing charge and then follow an fault elimination procedure.