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As for the question about the fuse, I don't think it would have made a difference to their re-charge but it does kinda show how good their troubleshooting is!

No worries. I try to do everything DIY too but with air con the tools and stuff are quite expensive and, unlike most other tools, I fear I'd only use them once. You can get a set of gauges for around £50 but if you found anything wrong then you'd still have to take it somewhere to get it...

Okay, so they probably had an automatic recharge machine which I don't think needs to have the engine running - it empties the system, creates a vacuum for 30 mins to boil off any moisture and then pumps in a measured weight of gas and oil. In a healthy system that's already working, this...

Possibly.... - if the revs drop and you hear the compressor kick in then it the clutch is probably fine but doesn't necessarily rule out a tired compressor. Also,depending on how they recharge it, sometimes the compressor needs to be running to get a full hit of gas. Take it to an A/C specialist...

Hi AJD. Sorry I was travelling all day yesterday so no chance to reply. If it is just the clutch that has gone it is actually possible just to replace it seperately. What you need to do is work out whether the clutch is not engaging as a result of being faulty or as a result of the system not...

Is the compressor clutch engaging when you turn the ac on? If not, does it engage when you apply 12v directly to it?

I have garage-envy.... This is mine, cramped is not even close!

I'm actually in the South of France near Nice so I'd be surprised if anyone here is close... but I do have VCDS anyway actually. Certainly my gut feeling was that it was tyre or wheel bearing related but I guess I just wanted to check that someone wouldn't go "oh yeah, that's classic rear diff...

Didn't notice any vibration. It could well be just a tyre - as I mentioned in my post the car had been stood for a few months so may have developed a very slight flat spot.

Hi All, I'm new here so I'll pop over to the welcome section sometime soon to introduce myself properly but I am considering buying a 2001 Audi S3 210 bhp. The one I'm considering all checks out okay with a good SH and fairly tidy all over. I wouldn't say it was 'pampered' car but certainly...