Aircon not holding gas

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had the aircon regassed last summer after we got our cup , and this year its not cold. We were told when renault did there checks during the bronze service that it wasn't getting cold .

any ideas if there is a common failure point ? i am sure loads of people must have bits of aircon they have pulled off so second hand servicable parts should not be an issue as i image new from renault are a fortune ? or can the seals be changed if thats whats leaking?

or best to go to an aircon specialist?

 

[Mr R.]

Im sure an ac specialist can find the problem, they inject some die into the system then put there yellow glasses on and use there funky uv light.

 

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aha ..... crafty , i assume a dealer won't be able to do this?

 

[sbridgey]

Mine had a corroded pipe end so i just bought a new set of O-rings for a few quid and fitted the relevant ones. It was perfect after that. But yeah just take it to an A/C specialist, they will sort it out for you.

 

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just want the aircon working as its there , especially as not many cups had climate , and the mrs said it was hot today

​give her her due , i came back from the gym at 6.30 in the audi with the roof down and the temp was 23 outside .

 

[Mr R.]

aha ..... crafty , i assume a dealer won't be able to do this?

Im not to sure mate tbh, id have thought that if they have the re-gas kit then they will also be able to fault find the the above equipment.

 

[Evey]

Dealer should have the equipment needed. We did.

If the A/C is rarely used, the oil that lubricates the seals and pump doesn't circulate and the seals can perish. As it's a gas, it's hard to find leaks. As previously said, a dye is added to locate the source of the leak. Either your local dealer or an AC specialist should be able to sort it for you.