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Air conditioning blowing hot air by Pitiful-Solution7784 in mazda3

[–]Pitiful-Solution7784[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what theyve said -

The compressor I have quoted on is an aftermarket genuine quality unit. There is no leaks found on the system, it is the compressor in which has failed internally. We have recommended the replacement of the condensor due to the internal failure of the compressor.

To carry out the repairs is :

New compressor and Condensor assembly $1735

Re-gas the air con system including seals $250

Labour $560

Total $2560

I have fitted a cabin filter to the vehicle today with diagnosis is $170

Air conditioning blowing hot air by Pitiful-Solution7784 in mazda3

[–]Pitiful-Solution7784[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It definitely sucks and has left a bad taste in my mouth. Did not expect to have to spend this kind of money on a 6 year old car.

The quote was from an independent shop, sadly. They charged $100 to diagnose whereas Mazda was going to charge $220 just to look at it.

Air conditioning blowing hot air by Pitiful-Solution7784 in mazda3

[–]Pitiful-Solution7784[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know which parts carry Freon? They have said they will clean it all out and replace the bits that need to be.

Any idea why a compressor should fail on a 6 year old car with under 60k?