Air con question

[GPF]

Hi Rohan, Yes, it should work absolutely fine - well worth getting it looked at.

 

[Rohan951]

Hi Guys,

My air con currently does not work - not investigated what the problem is exactly (it would be too easy if its just simply re-gas required!), but wanted to ask if it is a particularly effective system when working properly?

Just don't want to go through all of the hassle of fixing it if it's not very good...

Thanks,
Rohan

 

[TTM]

If you expect it to perform with the smoothness of a modern air con then you are likely to be disappointed. I hardly ever use it in the S2, just the vital minimum to keep it functional, but I loathe how it robs power from the engine. When switching it on at speed it feels like a parachute brake. When the compressor clutch engages, the engine vibrates so much it's embarassing. I'm glad I got rid of it on the turbo while there was no engine in it. To cut short, it's rubbish. In my opinion.

 

[barks944]

I wonder how easy it would be to swap the compressor over for a more modern one?

 

[tref]

ORIGINAL: barks944 I wonder how easy it would be to swap the compressor over for a more modern one?

I believe Coolit do it as aftermarket fitment/cheap fix option anyway.

 

[Frenchy]

Mine was ice cold when regassed ??

 

[GlennS]

Seems reasonably effective on my S2; as effective as the system on my Golf IV anyway. There's a bit of a whine/moan from the compressor clutch at specific RPM but that's transitory. At idle speeds the only noticeable difference is increased noise from the cooling fan. At road speeds I haven't noticed any significant power drop from having it running.