jayssupra Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Hi About 2 weeks ago i had my air con regased, the guy who did the leak test said that the compressor had a little leak which might seal its self when under pressure, so i went ahead and got the air con regased. now 2 weeks later there is no gas left, phoned toyota for a quote on a new compressor and they said £1022.00 , does anyone no where i can get one cheaper because this to me is expensive for something that i will only use for maybe 3 months of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I have one £50 + postage (i'd think £10-15) if you want it. I got it from Bhave on here for £50 and it won't fit the Lexus as its slightly different. By all means pm him to ask about it. I've just had it in the garage since i got it a couple of months ago...........can take a pic if required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Picture as requested........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkdtime Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Nicely priced mate, Toyota are a joke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Nicely priced mate, just after my money back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rickster Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 just a note......from an aircon specialist, if you only use your aircon for 3 months of the year, you will loose gas....the system needs to be used regularly to wet the seals and prevent gas loss....use it at least once a month for 10 minutes or so.....you can use it with heat too will save you guys money in the long run.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Didnt know that. Nice input. I ahve a question MY expert. Why does it smell when its turned off? Can i De sanitise it myself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardasaliah Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 yep you can get a spray kit on ebay to kill the bacteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham S Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 I get a kit from our local factors when I regas systems, its like a bomb! You sit it between the back seats and fire it, with the air con on flat out on recirc. It goes through the system and kills bacteria and smells much better. Think they are about 8 quid and anyone can do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDA Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Anyone know if the compressors are a serviceable item? Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Anyone know if the compressors are a serviceable item? Ta Apparently they are and about a third of the cost of a new one. The guy I used to regas mine told me he uses a company up north somewhere to recon them. The link is in my sig. Contact him and he might be able to help, really helpful guy which is why I put a link in my sig. He also said about using the aircon all the time to keep it working, even in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDA Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Many thanks Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfy Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Didnt know that. Nice input. I ahve a question MY expert. Why does it smell when its turned off? Can i De sanitise it myself? I think it smells because of the moisture in the air that is coming in, i.e. Air conditioned air is dry, but natural air isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrar Jabbar Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 The smell is from bacteria build up on the evaporator and drip tray, the only proper way of eliminating the smell is by cleaning with anti bacterial coil cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 You can get an aerosol spray that you spray into the cabin and run the aircon system and blowers, and it moiders all the bacteria. Friend of mine with an Audi did it recently and it cleared up the pong overnight. -Ian Er I appear to have replied without reading the other replies first, apologies if this ground has been covered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 I used a halfords one recently, I wasnt that impressed and it left a nasty film on everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 The mate who does my air con recommends use at least twice a week. I followed his advice and had my first top up for five years this summer. I use it most of the time, all seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihai Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I already take off the fan and cooler and most of the alminuim pipes as i want to take the air con off becouse it was not working propertly and also out of gas, how can i take the compressor out? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonc Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 just a note......from an aircon specialist, if you only use your aircon for 3 months of the year, you will loose gas....the system needs to be used regularly to wet the seals and prevent gas loss....use it at least once a month for 10 minutes or so.....you can use it with heat too will save you guys money in the long run.. :iagree:As another aircon technician the above is spot on. Too many people think aircon is for cooling only actually it is for conditioning the air. I leave mine on all the time winter and summer. Winter to dehumidify the air and summer to cool the air. If you want to save petrol then don't drive a Supra:taped:. If you don't want to lose the 3HP it uses then remove the aircon system (wait loss as well). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihai Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I am trying to remove it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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