Buying a 996 with A/C broken....

[Saddlebag]

More questions!

Have found a 996 which has had lots of work done, as you would expect at the mileage.

However, the only glitch is that he says the A/C is not working. He says he has not had it diagnosed, but suspects that it just needs a re gas.

Are there any "usual" failings for the 996 air con?

Its a good deal and I am wondering if its worth the risk.

Thanks all.

[DAB964RS]

You would be very fortunate if it is only a re-gas, more likely to need replacement hoses as they deteriorate over time. The history file for my GT3 suggests it cost c£500k to sort out the air-con

[PMD6]

I agree - its likely to be a compressor issue - budget 750 from a specialist

[sticks090460]

Maybe "just" a corroded/ holed condensor? Still north of £500 to fix tho'

[sticks090460]

DAB964RS said:

You would be very fortunate if it is only a re-gas, more likely to need replacement hoses as they deteriorate over time. The history file for my GT3 suggests it cost c£500k to sort out the air-con

Jeez, I know parts for GT3 are expensive, but..........

[steve singh]

Duplicate thread >>>>>>>>>>>

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[Saddlebag]

This is what the seller has said regarding the A/C:

"All heater controls and blower motors are working fine and the air con was working, its just not getting cold now. I have only done a few hundred miles over the last year and hadn't noticed, so couldn't tell you if it suddenly stopped working or if it gradually got worse."

Hmmmm.

[Pickled Piper]

If all it needs is a regass then perhaps ask the owner to nip round to Kwikfit. It will cost hime about 50 notes.

pp