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Offline h45gti

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finally got round to fixing the aircon!
« on: July 20, 2014, 01:52:49 am »
so I finally got round to fixing my aircon! After researching and reading through the forums first option was to get a new pressure switch! So I did from Carparts 4 less
http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/Volkswagen_Golf_2.0_2005/p/car-parts/engine-parts/fuel-and-engine-management/engine-management-switches/?236440030&1&58f82f95d29f1c009ad83a4b4f8656fd0502ca3c&000526



didn't bother with getting a new O ring, maybe I should have :stupid: but eventually got round to taking it to a local mechanic and he fitted it for me using a crowfoot spanner with a looong extension  :signLOL: I wish I had just taken it to a mechanic first time round as I spent a couple of days/weeks  (lazy :popcornsoda: ) waiting for delivery of a set of crow foot spanner heads, attempted it my self a couple of times, tried doing it from the top of the engine bay but after dropping the damn thing a couple times into the bay I gave up....decided id try jack the car up and go under by taking off the under tray but still couldn't get the stoooopid spanner around it..

anyways after the mechanic removed the old one, here's what it looked like

you can see where the 3 connectors are, covered/soaked in refrigerant?

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new pressure switch worked a charm, well after he regassed it for me it did :signLOL:

cost of the pressure switch around £35
cost of mechanic to fit and recharge/regas £45

cant believe ive driven my car without AC since owning it :sad: :sad:  :surprised:
I feel blessed now  :grin: :innocent:


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Re: finally got round to fixing the aircon!
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2014, 04:35:22 pm »
Glad you got it sorted  :happy2:

I also found that part quite tricky to fit as a DIY job due to its location, so like you just had it changed by a mechanic whilst re-gassing the system.
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Re: finally got round to fixing the aircon!
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2014, 01:27:28 am »
Don't suppose you know what size crowfoot wrench is needed to change the pressure switch do you mate?

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Re: finally got round to fixing the aircon!
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2014, 08:51:58 pm »
The one I needed on mine was 17mm  :happy2:


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Re: finally got round to fixing the aircon!
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2014, 09:23:03 pm »
Nice one, cheers mate!  :happy2: