JM53 BEL Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Since i baught my car the AC for the Dual Climate has not worked, it has been regassed and assesed there is a leak! Just wondering where i am most likely to find the leak, if anyone else has had this problem on there AC my car is the Current shape 1.6hdi VTR+. I put it in for its MOT and service the other day, passed with only a burst clip on CV joint needing fixed, advisory is brake discs and rear pads are showing signs of wear, so that is next on my list to change, i want to get AC fixed for summer as obviously on a hot day is a god send!. Quote
paul.h Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Sometimes when the air con is regassed a dye will be put in that shows a leak under UV light so might be worth seeing if this has been done. On the mark 1 C3 a known leak point is where a pipe joins the condenser matrix at the front of the car and can be seen through gaps in the radiator grill - maybe the C5 is similar. The pipe corrodes and pin holes. Quote
qman3428 Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 The C5 has an exposed Heat exchanger (radiator) at the front of the normal radiator, a stone can easily damage it causing a leak. It can be changed by a competent DIY mechanic but it should not be underestimated as it is a big job. New heat exchanger on Ebay is £125 but the main dealer charges £500 to change it out and regass the system. I chose the option of opening the window. Quote
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