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#1436 of 1441 A/C Issue by steve3275 Jul 12, 2009 (5:57 am)
Kind of a specific inquiry, but wondering if anyone has experienced the same problem...   I have an '06 Jetta Value edition with 66K. (bought it in '05) I live in Florida. In the past two weeks I have noticed that my a/c is intermittently taking longer to blow cool air. It is to be expected that it would take a few minutes, especially after sitting in the Florida heat. However, it might take 10 minutes before it starts to cool down. In addition, I have noticed a slight grinding sound after I turn on the a/c. It sounds like metal on metal.   So, I took my car into the dealership yesterday. They told me that the a/c clutch and compressor were disintegrating and metal shavings were getting into the a/c system. They said it would cost $1785 to replace all the parts and flush the system. On a side note, my rear brakes are squealing again, and that will cost $275 to replace. Of course, I have no warranty left, and no extended warranty.   I bought this car brand new in 2005. I have owned other cars in Florida and have not experienced anything like this. I really love the Jetta, but the costs to repair and maintain it are excessive.   So, before I go out and buy a Civic, I was wondering if anyone was experiencing the same problem.   Thank you. Replies to this message: homerkc (Jul 12, 2009 7:10 am) steve3275 (Jul 15, 2009 5:21 pm)
#1437 of 1441 Re: A/C Issue [steve3275] by homerkc Jul 12, 2009 (7:10 am)
Replying to: steve3275 (Jul 12, 2009 5:57 am) My experience was with a vastly different car, but A/C compressor design wasn't radically changed for our Jettas. I had a clutch fail a few years back - there was a red/brown dust visable around the compressor - but I didn't have it looked at until it was too late. Earlier, they could have replaced only the clutch and retained the compressor. I waited until the compressor housing was also chewed up, making it impossible to mount a new clutch unit. Still, there were no "metal shavings" in the system. The compressor clutch is external to the air or coolant system. I would think that at worst, you would need a new compressor and clutch. It's belt driven and external. Perhaps someone other than the VW dealer could give you a price. I had my work done at a local repair shop who had the equipment to recharge the A/C after disconnecting the compressor. There was no "flushing" necessary. By the way, everyone else buys compressors from some supplier in Japan, so I can't imagine VW is doing otherwise. Even the cost of a new compressor should be less than $1700. Replies to this message: steve3275 (Jul 15, 2009 5:21 pm)
#1438 of 1441 car gear by wmenking Jul 13, 2009 (3:17 am)
I just leased a 2009 Jetta wagon and am looking to purchase a protective bumper bra. I have looked on a number of different websites and found nothing. What is the best site or store to purchase this and other VW stuff? Replies to this message: robr2 (Jul 15, 2009 12:28 pm) wmenking (Jul 17, 2009 3:49 am)
#1439 of 1441 Re: car gear [wmenking] by robr2 Jul 15, 2009 (12:28 pm)
Replying to: wmenking (Jul 13, 2009 3:17 am) 3M makes a film that many installers use and market as a "Clear Bra". Your dealer may even offer something. Replies to this message: wmenking (Jul 17, 2009 3:49 am)
#1440 of 1441 Re: A/C Issue [homerkc] by steve3275 Jul 15, 2009 (5:21 pm)
Replying to: homerkc (Jul 12, 2009 7:10 am) Thanks for the info!   Well, since my earlier post I went to get a second opinion with an a/c mechanic. He said the compressor was going bad. He also said that he has seen this very same problem with many other 2005 Volkswagens. Very strange.
#1441 of 1441 Re: car gear [robr2] by wmenking Jul 17, 2009 (3:49 am)
Replying to: robr2 (Jul 15, 2009 12:28 pm) Thanks for the help...never heard of this product and service.

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