Originally Posted by
4m0ti0n
Had the mobile guy out today to regas my '01 Bora - trouble is it is still full of gas - around 200PSI on the 'high' side.
The compressor is kicking in okay, system just blows hot air. The guy said there was no suction on the inlet side, i.e. compressor probably stuffed.
Thing is - it has been working up until very recently - it's just dropped off in coolness over the last 2-3 months until it just gave up cooling.
Seeing as it is basically full of gas and just not pumping, I'm wondering what actually has gone wrong in there?
I read horror stories about new units being $1200 or more - surely a re-conditioned unit is the go?
..And all this just as Perth is gonna hit 41 degrees this weekend
I'm a little unhappy right now
Any suggestions?
Yep the compressor is a variable displacement compressor and when it sticks thats it. No fix anywhere. Sorry to say common too. Ping me your Vin and ill check if Gavs compressor will do, that will be a winner and save you a lot. When the guy checked your car the pressure stayed at static at the pressure you mention and should change when he revved and im sure it didnt telling me the control valve is stuck mate. Very common im afraid.
Loads of gas and hot car , smells of it mate
Cheers
Jmac
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