Xantia a/c

Unread post by **froggy** » 08 May 2011, 07:37

My Xantia 1997 T.D.
The a/c is not as cold as it used to be . I guess I need a regas ?
What does this cost ? I guess most garages are able to sort the a/c ?
cheers Terry

addo · Unread post by **addo** » 08 May 2011, 08:34

Hi Terry, a regas may be the "quick fix" - be aware that aircon flex hoses degrade over time, and you may have or be developing gas leaks in the system.

If you have it topped up with a UV tracer added, it's a simple process to follow up in a few weeks with an ultraviolet torch to see if any leaks show. Don't forget to look for traces at the A/C condensate drain hole which comes out of your firewall near the passenger's right foot.

Citroenmad · Unread post by **Citroenmad** » 08 May 2011, 08:38

When I got my Xantia it was the same, the AC would work but very poorly. I got it regassed a few weeks ago for £50 from a mobile AC specialist and its now like a fridge-freezer, perfect.

The guy who did mine assured me it didn't have any leaks and was just low of gas due to the cars age. Its still working just as well as it was when it was first regassed, so I don't think its leaking.

Most AC places recommend a regas every 3 years to maintain its effectiveness. No point in having AC if its not at its chilliest!

Unread post by **froggy** » 08 May 2011, 10:11

Cheers guys

Unread post by **xantia_v6** » 08 May 2011, 11:39

One thing to watch is that some of the cheap re-gassing services deliberately undercharge the system to save costs.

I believe that the Xantia capacity is 870g or 975g (depending on model), but one place I used insisted on only putting in 700g.

_kid_ · Unread post by **_kid_** » 08 May 2011, 11:50

I would not normally recommend kwik fit, but they have a regassing service that is around £50. If the machine finds a leak they do not charge, and also if they do not improve the system by 10% they do not charge either. As long as the operator puts the correct car details onto the machine its does all the work, leaving the grease monkey well away form anything technical

Xaccers · Unread post by **Xaccers** » 08 May 2011, 12:36

_kid_ wrote:I would not normally recommend kwik fit, but they have a regassing service that is around £50. If the machine finds a leak they do not charge, and also if they do not improve the system by 10% they do not charge either. As long as the operator puts the correct car details onto the machine its does all the work, leaving the grease monkey well away form anything technical

Also in the winter its only £25

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