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Thread Author: Auntie Lockbrakes Replies: 3

 BMW X3 E83 SUV - 11 2000 Aircon condenser query - Auntie Lockbrakes
More of a rant at the dealers incompetence really, but can someone confirm the following...

If the technicians diagnose that a small stone has holed the air con condenser, am I correct in thinking that the aircon wouldn't work at all (ie produce uncooled air)?

Been thinking that the aircon on SWMBO's car is a bit feeble for some time. Main dealer told us last year that they re-gassed the system. But they have now backtracked and said yesterday that 1) the system was fully pressurised last time and they couldn't/didn't add any more gas, and 2) hey, the condensor is holed, pay us 750 quid for a new one.

Told them to get lost and took the car back from them, drove it home and hey the air con is (still) working...

So is the dealership manned by jerks, or do I have absolutely no idea how aircon works?!?! (or both!)
 Messages Author Date
 BMW X3 E83 SUV - 11 2000 Aircon conden.. new Auntie Lockbrakes 15 Jan 15 05:25
 BMW X3 E83 SUV - 11 2000 Aircon condense.. new carmalade 15 Jan 15 08:37
 BMW X3 E83 SUV - 11 2000 Aircon condens.. new RichardW 15 Jan 15 12:24
 BMW X3 E83 SUV - 11 2000 Aircon condense.. new Dave_ 16 Jan 15 23:15
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