Air con pump/ compressor replacement

[nvidia]

Just went and try to get the car Aircon re-gas. But was told the there is a leak and pump/compressor not working. Anyone know how much is it to fix roughly?

 

[adam davies]

Just went and try to get the car Aircon re-gas. But was told the there is a leak and pump/compressor not working. Anyone know how much is it to fix roughly?

Bit of a broad question. Anything from 100-800.

 

[DEAN0]

As said above - depends on model/engine size etc

 

[nvidia]

It's a 2.0 diesel and a quote from local small garage £450

 

[Walone]

Just went and try to get the car Aircon re-gas. But was told the there is a leak and pump/compressor not working. Anyone know how much is it to fix roughly?

I believe that if there is a leak, ie. low or no gas then the compressor is shut off anyway, so the compressor may not be at fault. They should do a leak test first, unless this has already been done and they have established the compressor is leaking.

 

[nvidia]

How I was explained, they did a re-gas checked and say the pump needs to be replaced actually. I'm not technical but is compressor and pump the same thing?

 

[Walone]

How I was explained, they did a re-gas checked and say the pump needs to be replaced actually. I'm not technical but is compressor and pump the same thing?

Yes, the same thing.

 

[SuperV8]

It's a 2.0 diesel and a quote from local small garage £450

A new genuine AC compressor is £800+
Seems like there are aftermarket versions for more like £150-£200 depending on brand.
Did they show you the leak from the compressor? Think I'd want to see the actual leak first.

 

[nvidia]

No they didn't show me the leak
Long time ago I had a mitsubishi, took them 4 attempts over 4 months to fix it under warranty.

 

[RUM4MO]

I feel that it is "horses for courses" ie maybe use a proper car air con specialist to find out the problem, rather than let a car mechanic taking a calculated guess.

 

[SuperV8]

No they didn't show me the leak
Long time ago I had a mitsubishi, took them 4 attempts over 4 months to fix it under warranty.

I believe if a leak is suspected - they would add a dye to your system - and then check in week or so later to see evidence of where this dye?
Has this been done?
I would suggest the condenser (thin radiator looking part - in front of your actual radiator behind you bumper) would be the most common cause of air conditioning refrigerant leaks due to damage or corrosion.