Thanks for watching, glad it was helpful 😁

Thanks for watching 😁

It would be worth a check, thanks for watching 😁

@@SuperRonPolish and restore the damned yellowed and oxidised headlights! 🚙 🧼

@user-kc1tf7zm3b they are now done 😁

@@SuperRon My car detailer did not bother with the laborious and tedious ‘multi stage’ sanding and buffing process. Just one buffer pad with a polish compound, a liquid sealant application, final buff, then it was all done. The process took less than 15 minutes. I paid $50 for both headlights.

Thanks for watching. It sounds like everything's working according to the measuring blocks. Are they all in spec according to the balloons on vcds?

These values are with the AC on and average outdoor temperature of about 35C. I need to know if its a weak compressor or a faulty solenoid valve before spending more money 😭

Thanks for the message 😁 yes all fine just mega busy with home renovations, I've got lots of videos filmed, just need to edit them up then they will be out to you guys 😁

Certainly worth a look 👍

Quite possibly, after making this video alot of people have found the had the same problem

No they are conventional thread, I checked when cutting the scrap one open, they are just fitted covered in lock tight. Thanks for watching 😁

Yes that is correct. Thanks for watching 😁

@@SuperRon Forgot to ask, can you recall the part number you used? - mine is exactly the same in design as yours

Just checked and luckily it's still showing in my ebay purchases 1K0820803N

@@SuperRon thanks!

I solved that problem later, it was the alternator clutch pulley coming apart 😬

You should just be able to see with a little mirror and torch, as you see from the video the 2nd hand part was cheap but the job can escalate with the centre bolt snapping on both pumps I don't think it's possible to get it out whole. But as you also saw I made-do with a little weld. A new compressor would probably be £400-500 plus labour, plus regas, could get very expensive. Or it could most commonly just be out of gas

If the AC is not functioning, assume the worst that the compressor has failed which requires a replacement. In Australia, this is a major $1,200 expense which easily writes off any older car. 🚙 ❄️

I did find it when I fitted it but that was a few years ago so no idea now unless it's in the video somewhere. Sorry, thanks for watching 😁

Most are, but this has a electronic valve inside the pump that controls the flow of refrigerant around the system.

@@SuperRon thanks very much

Tacking together with small weld across inner and outer pulley I ment

I had a hard time finding a replacement too, all others seem to be the clutch type. Yes that would work welding the inner to the outer, probably have to make a little plate to go in between, not sure of long term effects on the pump not being cushioned, but it would work 👍

Code read it and check fault codes

It sounds like you have the newer type clutched wheel, if it is sieezed on a replacement would solve it, if you can get them separately

@@SuperRon Thanks for reply I will try and remove it next few day .

I forgot to tell that mine has the rubber ok, but the steel connection between the center hub and the rest of the clutch is what is broken.

No not sure why it happened, a few more people have said they have had the same problem on their mk5. A year later I've not changed anything else and still got ice cold aircon.

@@SuperRon Thanks. I'll try replacing this center hub (I found it on ebay), but I'm afraid it is likely that the compressor is internally broken having to replace it and clean the circuit. I hope I'll be as lucky as you :)

Cooling weak is often a symptom of gas being low. Bad smell can be from bacteria build up on the matrix, you can get spray to squirt down your vents to cure this. Also check pollen filter is not wet

@@SuperRon but the thing is, about weak cooling quality, is that eveen after refill R134A Gas same, and my condensor is very dirty could that be the issue? or is the compressor slowly dying? im soo confused.

I've not heard a problem related to speed before, hard to diagnose without investigating, but its nothing I've come across before. Thanks for watching 😁

@@SuperRon thank you very much

Ac fan doesnt work

@@diogobento6053 hi thank you for answering... Doesn't work? How doest it make ice cold after riding 500 meters? Thanks

@@stillalive-- when you stop the car ir stops making gold and when you are driving starts again?

I'm not sure which models have which, I've seen a 1.4 petrol with the other clutch type for sure! A new unit does usually come with a new pulley attached

@@SuperRon Ok thank you for your swift reply. Any suggestions would be welcomed, I realise it's probably Very difficult not having the luxury of looking at the vehicle but I'm £550 in and it's still not working 🙈

Yes hard to diagnose without investigating. Main things are, does it hold gas? Are you getting a signal to the pump with you turn the aircon on? Have you got any fault codes logged as it's a gti I guess you have full hvac

@@SuperRon Not entirely sure unfortunately I'm not at all clued up where cars are concerned. Prior to the AC failing it held gas for sure . I don't have a VAG com myself. Halfords said it was the compressor hence why I had it replaced but as I say that didn't resolve it . I'm told Halfords/quick fit etc is a fairly basic generic coding system. And it's climate control on the GTi so I'm told . Local VW dealer is saying £80 to diagnose and £161 hourly to work on it but I'm going to have to take the plunge to identify the issue at the very least, then take it from there. Thank you for your advice it's very much appreciated. Cracking video by the way , I wish I was more up on this stuff

@@andykennedy7470 161.......... just find a vw specialist with air con experience

Sorry I dont know the specs for that car.

I have a 2.5 w a sanden compressor. Theres a switch on the ac that opens and closes and is usually the issue w these ac systems. Get a ngk switch for replacement. Ive fixed mine twice now from orielly parts and about to do it a 3rd times due to failing part