Not convinced that this will fix your problem, so probably a waste of money and time.

We used to fix these on a regular basis . If the pump had failed, then there was a good chance the system was contaminated due to the pump self destructing. On a worst case scenario , the car would need a pump, condenser, and expansion tube and a thorough flush. Last one I done was around 10 years ago ,and that came to around £1200. That's using all new parts,but not genuine VAG.

Hello Elekie Doc.

Getting another quote from my VW specialist in Wellingborough who apparently has had some success changing the compressor and refilling the system.

But read somewhere that there is a fuse above the battery which feeds the system and can corrode.

Have you come across this please ?

Cheers

Many thanks Elekie Doc for your continuing support. Been looking at a replacement car today. A Honda Civic diesel 2005 with the 1.7 Isusu engine.but after the Audi's smooth ride and quietness it didn't appeal even though the aircon worked.

Yes on my A4 there is the main battery positive cable and also a fuse leading to another thinner cable.

But i assume releasing the pipes to the compressor will release the refridgerant.

So will this mean the air circulation system will cease working when it is reconnected if the pipes are blocked ?

An update elekie doc. Bought a second hand pump but the Audi part man said that unless the part number has the same letter after the long number it may not fit.

Mine is a 1/2003 to 3/2003 car fitted with a Denso pump so really hard to find. Sent the one with AB after back.

Do you know if the Denso pump self destructs? If you remember the centre bolt kept falling off.

Cheers

Steve