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Offline Dude2016

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Ac/econ
« on: May 29, 2017, 09:16:02 am »
Hey dudes I have had a mk5 gti for a couple a yrs ac/econ has stopped working. Any advice fault finding/advice. I have never had it re gased or seen anything in service history could it be that simple or is that wishful thinking dudes help

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Re: Ac/econ
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2017, 09:55:07 am »
Yeah try a regas. Mine was blowing nornal outside air in till i got it regassed and now it's nice and chilly.
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Re: Ac/econ
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2017, 11:14:35 am »
Cool found a receipt last re gased 2009. Cheers for the reply dude

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Re: Ac/econ
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2017, 09:02:21 pm »
Any ideas how often they're supposed to be re gassed or is it just when it's needed.. Does the gas only stay good for a certain amount of time?

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Re: Ac/econ
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2017, 01:00:54 pm »
Think vw say every two yrs but rule of the thumb I hear is to get your ac checked out every 3yrs  dude