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ChrisSoutham Member Since: 14 Sep 2011 Location: Kington St Michael, Chippenham Posts: 160 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Just took FL2 in for a service and got told, just like last year, that it needed a aircon regas.
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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4109 ![]() ![]() |
Why did they say it needed a regas? Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
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ChrisSoutham Member Since: 14 Sep 2011 Location: Kington St Michael, Chippenham Posts: 160 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Nope not that I know of, was just in for a service and MOT.
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ChrisSoutham Member Since: 14 Sep 2011 Location: Kington St Michael, Chippenham Posts: 160 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Well mine was coming up to four years last time I had it done and I thought, actually it wouldn't be a bad idea.
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iain cooper Member Since: 27 Aug 2007 Location: north of Glasgow Posts: 1989 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
sounds like they are trying to con you for more money, makes you think what else they are conning from you ?
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nicedayforit Member Since: 06 Feb 2012 Location: Beside the Solway Posts: 114 ![]() |
If the aircon needs regassing every year the system has a leak which should be rectified.
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ccsnet Member Since: 05 Jan 2013 Location: Lancs Posts: 881 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Con... and or leak.....
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Mav71 Member Since: 15 Nov 2008 Location: Leicester Posts: 2575 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sounds like a leak to me. Mine is 6 1/2 years old and still blows cold. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come......... |
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ccsnet Member Since: 05 Jan 2013 Location: Lancs Posts: 881 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Leek lol
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piattj Member Since: 18 Jan 2012 Location: where the crowds aint... Posts: 1235 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I seem to recall the advice being that one should use the aircon regularly (even in winter eg) to 'maintain' it & avoid the need for a re-gas... is that an urban myth? ...
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pab Member Since: 28 Aug 2012 Location: Now in Mid-Wales Posts: 2007 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Supposed to stop the seals drying out and thus leaking, or something. I just leave mine on auto all the time - I think it uses the aircon even in winter as a dehumidifier to stop the windows misting up (in conjunction with the heater, obviously). Might be wrong though. |
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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 ![]() |
That's right, demisting and keeping it that way is slow and hard work especially if you get in the car with wet clothes, but put the aircon on and watch it go |
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ChrisSoutham Member Since: 14 Sep 2011 Location: Kington St Michael, Chippenham Posts: 160 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sorry didn't realise there were other replies.
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