Air Conditioning

[EcclesCake]

The air con in my car is taking an incredible amount of time to really cool the car down. Is this a sign that the air con needs servicing and recharging?

It's four years old and I'm pretty sure the air con never features on the service schedule.

[razza]

Probably wants recharging.

[EcclesCake]

Thanks Eddie. Farewell another few £s......

[david21]

I dont know how to do the the link but check out youtube:ultimatimatehandyman...how to re gas air con in a car....i've not tried to do it but the testimonials seem positive...if you dont fancy that i believe that national autocare do a recharge for about £60,good luck.

[david21]

oop's......ultimatehandyman.....dony know what happend there...sorry.

[TTG]

Make sure all vents on dash are set to 'recirculate' rather than set to drawing in air from outside. Might help until regassed.

[david21]

donT know.....oh i give up.

[Old_Geezer]

Looked easy enough so long as you can locate the inlet. And avoid chopping your hands off.

[Toureman]

depends what vehicle you are asking about!

Don't ask for a re-charge or a re-gass or try and DIY!!

The air con wants servicing, as already said go to national autocare they do a good job at a good price.

to keep it working after the service it must be run even in the winter for a few minutes each week to make sure the seals do not degrade, use it or loose it!

Should be serviced every 2 or 3 years.

[Hopkirk]

National Autocare? Who are they?

If you mean Nationwide Autocentres, they are now called Halfords.