I HAD a similar issue, mine used to last about 2/3 months at most until I used this. halfords.com/mot…tml
Normally I would just top us yearly using the Groupon ATS promo but this year I decided to try this stop leak stuff and to my surprise my AC still working! I'm not sure it will work for big leaks but if yours lasts a few months then its worth try.
Edit, its worth mentioning that this stuff requires a fully charged system to work, so you will need to re gas first. (edited)
Are you sure it is a major leak or did the effectiveness just dwindle over time? There is no such thing as a leak proof system. Some might take years, some days, but effectively there is no way of fully sealing a system. If the cooling disappeared overnight then likely component failure and yeah, you would need a repair.
If it just stopped being as effective over a long time then you might want to chance refilling and seeing what happens. If you get a deal then very often this can be had for £40. If you stick to a major you should have no problem getting your money back if there is a quick leak (< 1 week) and any leaking refrigerant should have dispersed UV dye around the leak area, which you can then repair. You could try going to a specialist for a diagnosis but I don't think your £40 would go very far. A specialist will probably just run the same tests that the major garages are supposed to do (automatically, by the recharge machine) when filling up (holding a vacuum etc).
I've got the same issue. I have it regassed but it stops working after 2 months.
The last time I got it regassed at Kwik Fit. Same issue.
I'm also in Manchester (edited)
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It was over a period of about 6 months after I had it refilled by authorized Audi dealership. So I assumed it was a leak somewhere in my system. I left it as it was for over 12 months now, and now I'm looking to get it fixed. I just need some place where I could get this leak finding done relatively cheaper than my authorized Audi dealership.
Yeah, you've definitely got a small to medium sized leak - 6 months ain't normal.
Have you tried looking to see if there is UV dye around your HVAC components? Condenser is the usual suspect but at a 6 month leak rate it would seem that the leak size is minimal, condensers from my very limited experience don't typically get pinhole leaks like that.
Short of that, contact a local specialist:
Had the same problem with my focus. Explained I got it topped up last summer and lasted a week or so, asked Kwikfit to leak test it - they said it’s all good and topped up, lasted 3 days.
Took it to local garage and it was the condenser. They changed, topped it up and left it 2 days took the gas out and it was the same amount taken out as they put in so they knew it was the issue - it had about 4 holes it’s it somehow.
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Normally I would just top us yearly using the Groupon ATS promo but this year I decided to try this stop leak stuff and to my surprise my AC still working! I'm not sure it will work for big leaks but if yours lasts a few months then its worth try.
Edit, its worth mentioning that this stuff requires a fully charged system to work, so you will need to re gas first. (edited)
If it just stopped being as effective over a long time then you might want to chance refilling and seeing what happens. If you get a deal then very often this can be had for £40. If you stick to a major you should have no problem getting your money back if there is a quick leak (< 1 week) and any leaking refrigerant should have dispersed UV dye around the leak area, which you can then repair. You could try going to a specialist for a diagnosis but I don't think your £40 would go very far. A specialist will probably just run the same tests that the major garages are supposed to do (automatically, by the recharge machine) when filling up (holding a vacuum etc).
The last time I got it regassed at Kwik Fit. Same issue.
I'm also in Manchester (edited)
Have you tried looking to see if there is UV dye around your HVAC components? Condenser is the usual suspect but at a 6 month leak rate it would seem that the leak size is minimal, condensers from my very limited experience don't typically get pinhole leaks like that.
Short of that, contact a local specialist:
Took it to local garage and it was the condenser. They changed, topped it up and left it 2 days took the gas out and it was the same amount taken out as they put in so they knew it was the issue - it had about 4 holes it’s it somehow.
Try also posting what you want on mycarneedsa. Com and companies should contact you with quotes, you can then check reviews and gauge prices
Not in Manchester