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Owned my car from new in 03. TDI Sport PD130
Climate Control no longer blows cold air.
Took it to Kwik Fit for a gas recharge hoping this was the problem. Not had the CC serviced since purchase.
Told me it seemed the compressor was faulty (they checked the fuses they say).
Took it to an air con 'specialist' who looked at it and said that the coil in the compressor has 'gone'. He said he could open up the compressor, sort the coil out and get it working for £180. This garage does not look very professional and I have doubts about it (down to first impressions, i.e. smoking in the workshop!!!).
I asked SEAT if they could do this and quote me for it. They say the whole unit needs to be replaced at a cost of £642.00!
The car is way out of warranty.
Who is right? Is it advisable to let someone crack open the compressor and 'have a go' at fixing it? Any advice gratefully received.
Climate Control no longer blows cold air.
Took it to Kwik Fit for a gas recharge hoping this was the problem. Not had the CC serviced since purchase.
Told me it seemed the compressor was faulty (they checked the fuses they say).
Took it to an air con 'specialist' who looked at it and said that the coil in the compressor has 'gone'. He said he could open up the compressor, sort the coil out and get it working for £180. This garage does not look very professional and I have doubts about it (down to first impressions, i.e. smoking in the workshop!!!).
I asked SEAT if they could do this and quote me for it. They say the whole unit needs to be replaced at a cost of £642.00!
The car is way out of warranty.
Who is right? Is it advisable to let someone crack open the compressor and 'have a go' at fixing it? Any advice gratefully received.
