A/C problem

[neilGTI]

I have an air conditioning problem on the polo, when you turn it on, you can see/feel/hear the revs drop down as if it was turning on, but no cold air comes out.

I have had it re-gassed and was told that the gas is being held in, but still no cold air coming out.

I think one of the parts has failed, be it either the compressor or condenser ???

I dont know much about air conditioning so any help would be appreciated

[Trunkz]

Funnily enough I had this problem awhile ago, went to get it re-gassed and they didnt know what was wrong with it. (Conflicting reports of people saying not a clue, or there's a leak) I go and change the drive belt as part of my OTT servicing, and it works fine afterwards. If you havent changed the drivebelt recently, its only a fiver

[neilGTI]

ah cool, i didnt have the drive belt replaced when it was serviced last month, is there not an A/C belt as well ?

[alexperkins]

The auxilliary drive belt runs the Alternator, AC Compressor and the PAS pump

[neilGTI]

Gonna get one of these drive belts ordered as soon as i can, they are £7 from my girlfriends work.

[alexperkins]

Try get a genuine one if you can as they are much better quality as they have a bonded fabric crossweave on the back which stops it wearing

[Trunkz]

I got mine from ECP, it was a continental belt, which isnt bad at all, but if you can get a genuine belt, then go ahead. They're only a couple quid more

[neilGTI]

Gotta wait until i get paid to get one, spent loads this weekend at the All Types show