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Air Con

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Hey,
My Air Con is terrible, does not blow any cool air at all.
I was wondering how much it costs to regas it or to just replace the radiator?
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As long as the system itself is sound (no leaks/damaged components), its just a regas. I think thats around $120. Do not run the aircon while there is no gas in it.
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    If there is no gas the air con shop will run a dye leak test. If there is no leak, then it's a simple refill as Dwayne mentioned. If there are components which are broken, compressor, evaporator, etc, that's when you are looking at good bills.
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    Where are you located, my dad is a fully licensed aircon guy, will look after u. But its near Brisbane, QLD
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    I am in WA, perth
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    Try Acute Automotive/ Dean / 0412207814
    I used his services and mine was the second FTO he serviced, almost 2 years ago, so he is decently familiar with them.
    He has a call out fee, on top of the regas fees, so remember that.

    Additionally, he might recommend a drier/filter change, the part number for the aircon filter is RNIS16.
    You might want to make sure he has one in stock, before coming over for the regas.

    More information of my experience with him here: http://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=25482
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    If you open the ac system, you should be replacing the drier filter and tx valve along with new o rings I think.
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    shadowarrior wrote:If you open the ac system, you should be replacing the drier filter and tx valve along with new o rings I think.
    Meh.
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    dstocks wrote:As long as the system itself is sound (no leaks/damaged components), its just a regas. I think thats around $120. Do not run the aircon while there is no gas in it.
    All Ac systems disable the air compressor when gas gets low. It's a fail safe.
    Regas goes for more about $180 these days.
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    yotka wrote:Try Acute Automotive/ Dean / 0412207814
    I used his services and mine was the second FTO he serviced, almost 2 years ago, so he is decently familiar with them.
    He has a call out fee, on top of the regas fees, so remember that.

    Additionally, he might recommend a drier/filter change, the part number for the aircon filter is RNIS16.
    You might want to make sure he has one in stock, before coming over for the regas.

    More information of my experience with him here: http://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=25482
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    payaya wrote:
    dstocks wrote:As long as the system itself is sound (no leaks/damaged components), its just a regas. I think thats around $120. Do not run the aircon while there is no gas in it.
    All Ac systems disable the air compressor when gas gets low. It's a fail safe.
    Regas goes for more about $180 these days.
    Got a shop-a-docket the other day for a $99 regas and leak check.
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    Vectose wrote:
    payaya wrote:
    dstocks wrote:As long as the system itself is sound (no leaks/damaged components), its just a regas. I think thats around $120. Do not run the aircon while there is no gas in it.
    All Ac systems disable the air compressor when gas gets low. It's a fail safe.
    Regas goes for more about $180 these days.
    Got a shop-a-docket the other day for a $99 regas and leak check.
    Score! :lol:
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    Vectose wrote:
    payaya wrote:
    dstocks wrote:As long as the system itself is sound (no leaks/damaged components), its just a regas. I think thats around $120. Do not run the aircon while there is no gas in it.
    All Ac systems disable the air compressor when gas gets low. It's a fail safe.
    Regas goes for more about $180 these days.
    Got a shop-a-docket the other day for a $99 regas and leak check.
    Fck!!! $99 is super cheap! :|
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    While we're on this topic: I had mine regassed early last year and the aircon works but barely on a hot day.

    Is there a way we can make the aircon even colder?
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    Ice cubes :lol:
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    HeRo wrote:While we're on this topic: I had mine regassed early last year and the aircon works but barely on a hot day.

    Is there a way we can make the aircon even colder?
    Maybe you have a slow leak and have lost heaps of your refridgerant.
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    Drive faster
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    Drive faster, naked with ice cubes
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    destinationtoby wrote:Drive faster, naked with ice cubes
    Even better ^^^
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    Drive faster while having sex with a snowman
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