A class 2001 - Had AC refilled but stopped working again

[paulfoel]

Had AC refilled and it worked fine for a few months.

Now it appears to have stopped working again. Any ideas?

I'm guessing:-

1. I have a leak and its all leaked out again?
2. Compressor?
3. Fuse - is there a separate blower/AC fuse?

 

[Stratman]

If there is a leak an inspection with a UV light should show it. The refill should have included a UV dye for this very purpose.

 

[paulfoel]

If there is a leak an inspection with a UV light should show it. The refill should have included a UV dye for this very purpose.

Yes, the dye was added.

Car AC guy who did it is returning to take a look. He mentioned likely problem is compressor.

 

[Howard]

Or condenser .......

 

[paulfoel]

Hope its just condenser. £75 or so for this - £250+ just for new compressor.

AC guy is there now.

 

[gIzzE]

The seal on the input valve leaks on these all the time.
Normal repair cost around £5.

 

[AMGeed]

My money is on a tiny hole in the condensor. The dye test should however have picked this up unless it has happened since regassing.

 

[paulfoel]

3 holes in the condenser it seems....

Dunno why he didnt notice when it was regassed last time.