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Well, I finally got a response out of the Skoda Workshop. They found the paperwork and said that the problem was with the A/C Pressure Sensor. They explained that this was not an item that they held in stock and they couldn't say what the component cost was. They did sy that it was pretty easy to fit but hat it would require regassing the system which would add to the cost. As a matter of interest, just to avoid further failure and delay, would it make sense to replace the solenoid valve that varies the throughput of the compressor at the same time? Any idea as to how much all of this is likely to set me back? It has been pretty hot recently! As ever, thanks for any information 👍

Last year I had my 2013 Mk. 2 Fabia air conditioning (A/C) serviced by WeChillAnyCar - I had used them before on a different car. They extracted the gas, refilled it, (allegedly) tested that everything worked and I paid them for the work.. I didn't think to test it until a few weeks later when I discovered that it didn't work at all. After numerous 'phone calls and emails I accepted that they weren't going to admit that they hadn't actually tested it. I gave up and took the car to an authorised Skoda Dealer for a service and to get the A/C sorted. They also extracted the gas and refilled it. I paid for the work but this time I checked that the A/C worked - it didn't! When I raised this with the workshop they said that I needed some "switch" which was unavailable. I asked why they hadn't thought to mention that the A/C didn't work, despite my paying for the work to be done, they waffled and said that they hadn't been able to 'phone me - despite their having 'phoned me to say that the car was ready for collection. Since I was donating the car to my Daughter-in-law who was learning to drive I did nothing more about the faulty A/C. (Very) long story short does anyone know the part number of this "microswitch", whether it can "easily" be fitted and how much it should cost? If you have read this far, thank you - if you can answer my 3 questions, even more thanks

Thanks for that ~Breezy_Pete & Murdockman. I would be more than "mildly sceptical" about anything that Garage came up with. Over the past many years I have had a variety of cars serviced by a great Independent; sadly the Owner retired a couple of years back. I have subsequently gone back to using a rip-off Skoda Main Dealer, largely to get any ECU updates and for the purpose of having a reasonable Service History record. The year of manufacture of the Car is some time in 2012 or 2013, I believe that the engine is a CTHE, it has never been replaced - sadly, like most Twinchargers it does use a certain amount of oil. To be honest, I was not aware that I needed to run the A/C once a month although I do now know that makes sense; the Hot & Cold water pump for an attic conversion that I no longer use failed recently when friends came to stay - the plumber who replaced it made exactly the same comment - I now shower upstairs every few weeks ;) Do you mean "Platinium tipped plugs" or Iridium? As I said, I have used Denso SKJ20CR-A8s since first I had the car serviced by an Independent - I just wondered whether they are still the #1 recommendation. Once again, many thanks for your speedy help.

In December 2024, the belt connecting various components on my engine started to fail. I called out the AA who diagnosed an A/C problem (the pulley was jamming) and very helpfully fitted a new belt that bypassed the A/C pulley. When I got home I took my car into my local Skoda Main Dealer. They replaced the A/C Compressor, belt, etc. at over £1,000! The work was covered by a two-year parts and labour guarantee. I don't use A/C as a general rule but I happened to be carrying a baby on a child seat on one of the hottest days of the Summer - the A/C didn't work. I took the car back to the Skoda Main Dealer. They carried out a diagnosis which cost me £150 an decided that I needed a replacement A/C Pressure Switch. They claim that this is not covered by the warranty and want to charge me another fortune to supply and fit it. I am going to get the work done by a local garage which employs skilled mechanics and doesn't rip me off. What I need to know is what the part number is for a replacement A/C Pressure Switch and where I can buy it. Also The Skoda Main Dealer failed to replace the spark plugs which (when I collected the car) they said needed replacing - I thought that was a standard item on a service. In the past I have used Denso SKJ20CR-A8s - are these still the recommended replacement and from where can I order them? ps - I will definitely NOT be buying another Skoda.