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Neil_MV6

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Re-Charging Air Con
« on: 17 November 2009, 10:15:25 »
Hiya

I seem to remember some time back someone (I think it might have been The Boy but could be wrong) mentioned that he'd recharged his air con from a can from Halfrauds and it did the job fine.

Has anyone alse done this or have any details of the process?

Mine needs re-charging as at this time of year the windows steam up frequently and as money is tight, I don't wanna have to pay £50 to get it done if I can help it.

Where is the compressor located on a facelift? I'm sure he just plugged in a can and re-filled and it worked fine...but can't find the post?  Anyone help?? :question

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Neil   :y
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Re: Re-Charging Air Con
« Reply #1 on: 17 November 2009, 10:31:01 »
Forget it, the system requires just short of 1Kg of gas (the cans dont have anywhere near this) and needs to be vacced out first (which a can cant do).

More importantly....where has the gas gone....
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Re: Re-Charging Air Con
« Reply #2 on: 17 November 2009, 11:16:26 »
I looked into buying a er-charge can from Halfords. They were (I think) about £30-£40. I decided it was better to pay my local air-con specialist £50 to do the job properly  :)

As has been said, they will recover any residual gas then put then put the system under vacuum before recharging.

They will also check for leaks with a flourescent dye in the gas if required.
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Re: Re-Charging Air Con
« Reply #3 on: 17 November 2009, 12:33:07 »
Do not under any circumstances use the can stuff it will nic nak your system trust me i know
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Kwik Fit.
« Reply #4 on: 17 November 2009, 12:53:38 »
winter deal. Vac, test, and recharge. £25.
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Re: Kwik Fit.
« Reply #5 on: 17 November 2009, 13:45:31 »
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winter deal. Vac, test, and recharge. £25.

Where'd you see that mate?
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Re: Kwik Fit.
« Reply #6 on: 17 November 2009, 15:53:06 »
Where????

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winter deal. Vac, test, and recharge. £25.
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Re: Re-Charging Air Con
« Reply #7 on: 17 November 2009, 15:59:25 »
As per hte title to his reply....Kwik Fit
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Re: Re-Charging Air Con
« Reply #8 on: 17 November 2009, 16:01:15 »
It's a seasonal Kwik-Fit offer, check it is still current-our local one is advertising this at £44.95.

It is mentioned on various voucher codes sites so get internet trawling!
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Re: Re-Charging Air Con
« Reply #9 on: 17 November 2009, 16:02:29 »
My local Vauxhall dealer is charging £35 for a check/fill at the moment.
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