peter richards Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 hi guys , had the air con re gassed a few months ago but it didn't last , took it back and the fella re done it but this time the machine picked up a fault , hed put a dye in and lube , but couldn't see any leaks , but was reluctant to go any further , this was ATS . so for you tech guys that know the system , what could the problem be that's not visible from a good look around , just give me an idea what it could be peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Mine isn't working either but the main thing ive been told that goes is the condensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleboy Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Common fault is the condenser, I have fitted 3 in two weeks, (not Toyota) its right in the firing line of stones etc of the road, sometimes you can see a oil stain mark on the condenser itself, dye and a uv lamp shows most leaks......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 ok , just need to see the options on what could go then work out if its worth fixing , this weathers not going to last to long , but I just need to know the areas that might be gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Just replaced my condenser aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 when I took it back they did the lamp test , on what they could get to , so its obviously in under somewhere , but I don't know the system , so just looking for some pointers before I take it to a specialist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 when I took it back they did the lamp test , on what they could get to , so its obviously in under somewhere , but I don't know the system , so just looking for some pointers before I take it to a specialist Im guessing if you have a front intercooler the condensor is pretty well hidden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 nope stock TT scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Look in the AC section of the WSM and it should show you diagrams etc of the whole systemAC.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Open a window. Aircon is overated anyway (says he who removed it, and now regrets it in this current weather annomoly!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 ha ha , probably get mine fixed just in time for winter , thanks dunk for the breakdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 just got back from an air con specialist and correct guys its the condenser . are these available , if so where from and how much thanks peter 95TT auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Where is the condenser located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 at the front , I think its prone to stone damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Anyone post a picture so I can check mine please ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Open a window. Aircon is overated anyway (says he who removed it, and now regrets it in this current weather annomoly!!!) I love air con, espcially in this weather!! just got back from an air con specialist and correct guys its the condenser . are these available , if so where from and how much thanks peter 95TT auto Hey Peter, might be best to drop Keron a line as he might have one in stock for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 yep have done , any new ones available ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Toyota are £263 inc vat retail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I need one of these too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 stuff that dunk plus fitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Where has yours gone ? perhaps a re core is possible but i'd rather buy new which is what i did when mine went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 not sure he showed me where he could see the dye , but I was on the floor looking in the front through my mesh , what sort of job is it to get it out dunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Its a fairly big job, just don't mine, straight forward but seized bolts an issue, bumper off, rad out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 hmm looks like to big a job , and ive only just had a new rad fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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