Bristol Disco2
Member Since: 03 Jun 2008
Location: Bristol
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ok - all sorted and now nice cool air!!!
They replaced both high pressure and low pressure pipes on the rear aircon pipes as they come as a unit apparently. They also replaced the dryer as that was knackered also.
Interesting though, I was chatting to the mechanic and he said that they had had 3 Discos in now all with exactly the same problems - anyone on here?
Hope you get/have got yours fixed.
James
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 6th Jun 2009 3:35 pm |
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bodger
Member Since: 10 Jun 2006
Location: right here
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Hi chaps, My 07 went in for sunroof arm renewal and air con not working but not having the right part for the air con they gassed up and made another booking for repaire. I am not sure of problem as misses took truck in
but i did get afree valet due to the boot and hand marks left everywhere .
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| 6th Jun 2009 10:46 pm |
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lee157
Member Since: 01 Oct 2008
Location: in the middle
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Hi Bristol Disco, what was the pirce for the repair work if you don't mind me asking??
Or was it under warrenty!
Lee
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| 7th Jun 2009 8:04 pm |
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Bristol Disco2
Member Since: 03 Jun 2008
Location: Bristol
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fortunately it was under warranty - runs out June 27th so just in time!!
your cost would be a new pipe and dryer if you want to do properly or just get the pipe if you're not planning on keeping the car that long.
The wear on the pipe happens where there is a clip attaching it to the bodywork. Seems to be quite common for cars of about 2-3 years old with rear aircon as Fews have had three in the last week.
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| 10th Jun 2009 7:45 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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One more thing to bear in mind is that the refrigerant lubricates the aircon compressor... loss of refrigerant = loss of lubrication so the longer the problem exists, the more chance of damage or accelerated wear to the compressor
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| 10th Jun 2009 8:06 pm |
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lee157
Member Since: 01 Oct 2008
Location: in the middle
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Mines probably been like it since i bought the car in october, not that i can prove it to the dealer of course 
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| 11th Jun 2009 8:09 am |
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lee157
Member Since: 01 Oct 2008
Location: in the middle
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Thanks TFC, is the air con pipes something you can do???
The list of jobs to do seams to be getting longer,lol!
Lee
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| 11th Jun 2009 5:09 pm |
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98ron
Member Since: 14 Apr 2009
Location: Basingstoke
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Just put my 54 plate in for a regas after aircon stopped working and looks like it's also leaking out the rear aircon pipe. It's going back in next week as the mechanic didn't have time to take it apart and have a proper look today but I'm guessing a new pipe will be in order. To save a third visit I think I'll order the pipe in any case and get him to fit it and then regas.
Anyone know the part number and rough price?
cheers.
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| 4th Jul 2009 10:38 am |
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lee157
Member Since: 01 Oct 2008
Location: in the middle
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Hi 98ron,
Mine is going in on monday to be done at the dealers,i'm expecting a cost of over £400 as the pipes are £119 + VAT, then the 2 seals at each end @ £4.00ish each plus a shed load of gas and Labour 
I did Email The Large One for a price, and pipes where around £110 with the Disco3 discount if that helps.
I'll post up the cost when i get my car back on Tuesday as i think it's going to be a common problem for peeps with Rear Air Con
Lee
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| 4th Jul 2009 12:45 pm |
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98ron
Member Since: 14 Apr 2009
Location: Basingstoke
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Thanks Lee157.
I've got a contact that can order me parts at discounted rates so probably gonna go that route.
If anyone has had this done and has part numbers that would be appreciated.
cheers.
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| 6th Jul 2009 10:30 am |
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lee157
Member Since: 01 Oct 2008
Location: in the middle
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98ron wrote:Thanks Lee157.
I've got a contact that can order me parts at discounted rates so probably gonna go that route.
If anyone has had this done and has part numbers that would be appreciated.
cheers.
Just had this done,
LJUU500030 "O" Ring x 2 £3.27Each
LJUU500010 "O" Ring x 2 £3.27Each
LJUE500084 Pipe x 1 £130.61 Each
Have a look in my gallery for a microcat pic of the parts for the rear air con, its the long straight pipes 19835B
Lee
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| 6th Jul 2009 6:13 pm |
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98ron
Member Since: 14 Apr 2009
Location: Basingstoke
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Superb - Thanks Lee.
Gonna get mine done on Friday hopefully.
At some point I hope to get to the stage where nothing needs fixing!
Missing my old Subaru right now ! 
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| 6th Jul 2009 9:21 pm |
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nashvegas
Member Since: 14 Jun 2009
Location: Nashville, TN
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| Where exactly on the line does it corrode |
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Now I definitely want to check my 2005 HSE for this corrosion... I've seen those rear air lines under the car.. but where exactly is this body mounting clip that is the area it is most prone to corroding?
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| 7th Jul 2009 10:02 pm |
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nashvegas
Member Since: 14 Jun 2009
Location: Nashville, TN
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| Where exactly on the line does it corrode |
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Now I definitely want to check my 2005 HSE for this corrosion... I've seen those rear air lines under the car.. but where exactly is this body mounting clip that is the area it is most prone to corroding?
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| 7th Jul 2009 10:05 pm |
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lee157
Member Since: 01 Oct 2008
Location: in the middle
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I had a leak test on mine and found it to be leaking from the last body mount to the rear of the car,you couldn't actually see any corrosion as it was hidden by the foam insulation.
This insulation holds any water from deep wading or the usual UK weather, well that's what the garage told me anyway.
I think this is going to be one to add to the check list if buying a used out of warrenty car with rear air con as it is expensive to get done etc.
Lee
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| 8th Jul 2009 10:20 am |
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