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17th May 2019, 09:17 | #1 |
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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
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17th May 2019, 19:11 | #2 |
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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. |
17th May 2019, 21:06 | #3 |
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18th May 2019, 09:24 | #4 |
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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
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18th May 2019, 09:49 | #5 |
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They do whine when short on refrigerant. See what it's like after the top up. (If it aint broke, don't fix it!)
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If the A/C guy does his stuff properly he'll first check the existing charge and then follow an fault elimination procedure. |
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