Volkswagen Rabbit Heating & AC Problems

Last post on Jul 04, 2009 at 3:21 PM

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#1 of 1 Rabbit A/C Problem by hikaru811 Jul 04, 2009 (3:21 pm)
I need some advice as to what might be causing my problem - I'm not sure if the dealer is scamming me or what! My AC stopped working one day, so I took it in and they replaced the compressor. When I got it back, the AC wouldn't work at all for 2 days, then kicked in for 1 day, then only blew lukewarm air after that. The dealer mechanics insist there is a leak, but they've looked at the car for about 3 days, and can't find one. They re-charged the freon a few days ago, and my AC has been working perfectly ever since. Here's my problem: They say they can see the pressure decrease, so they know there's a leak, but if they can visibly see the pressure go down, then the leak is huge. They also insist it's a pin-sized leak. Also, if they leak IS huge, then why is my AC still working, now after 5 days? Please advise!

#1 of 1: Rabbit A/C Problem by hikaru811; Jul 04, 2009 (3:21 pm)

I need some advice as to what might be causing my problem - I'm not sure if the dealer is scamming me or what!

My AC stopped working one day, so I took it in and they replaced the compressor. When I got it back, the AC wouldn't work at all for 2 days, then kicked in for 1 day, then only blew lukewarm air after that.

The dealer mechanics insist there is a leak, but they've looked at the car for about 3 days, and can't find one. They re-charged the freon a few days ago, and my AC has been working perfectly ever since.

Here's my problem: They say they can see the pressure decrease, so they know there's a leak, but if they can visibly see the pressure go down, then the leak is huge. They also insist it's a pin-sized leak. Also, if they leak IS huge, then why is my AC still working, now after 5 days? Please advise!