Air Conditioning not working

[marcuskmt]

I had my ac diagnosed and repaired in the same day with new compressor etc. Was not at a dealer however and certainly did not put in a the same bad design compressor that VW use.

Unfortunately, they replaced it with the same compressor.

They even admitted to me that this compressor isn't really designed for the Australian climate.

I'm surprised more of you don't have issues considering this.

[Ozsko]

What compressor was used as a replacement?

[marcuskmt]

What compressor was used as a replacement?

Stock original as far as I can see.

I assume it was brand new, but that wasn't specified.

[Simonr23]

The compressors May/may not be dodgier then intended and expected (though I haven’t heard of a/c complaints from people, regarding vw’s)

But the whole ‘Aussie conditions’ is rubbish. The only condition we have compared to some places in the world, is our desire for damping control- at the expense of absolute plushness in our suspension. As we became used to that characteristic throughout the 70’s-80’s.

Another aspect of Australia is that our fuel quality checks aren’t quite as stringent as some other 1st world nations and often miss out on the best possible engine tuning specs (and power/torque outputs)

Otherwise the ‘Aussie climate/conditions) are no worse (and better really) than USA, middle-east, South America, South Africa, China and so on. Having 40+ degree days is not unique to us.

[mr gee]

On hot days ie 35plus, my aircon will only pass warm air till about 5km down the road then suddenly kick in with cold air. No fault codes when scanned.
This only happens on first start and works fine the rest of the day.
Damn puzzling

[tyr382]

Sounds like a stuck regulator valve



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