Ac compressor gone bust?

Aksthedreamer · 16th June 2016, 12:45

Hi guys, the ac compressor of my chevrolet optra 1.8 is dead. I was advised sanden 507, spoke to 2-3 ac guys from team bhp directory.
They quoted 14k-16k for replacement.
I checked the price of compressor from swastik motors kashmere gate, the price of sanden compressor, new model of 507, is 6500.
Any idea what would be the cost of fitting it and what other parts need to be procured?

ksakotai · 23rd August 2016, 10:27

Sorry to hijack this thread... My Toyota Qualis (Petrol) AC suddenly went bust. Checked the fuse etc, seems ok.

Can you good folks recommend a good AC Technician in Hyderabad who will not take me for a ride?

Also I heard many folks mention Subros. Will contacting them be a good idea?

Many Thanks

- Krishnan

zenx · 6th February 2017, 19:12

Got a used Aria a week ago. One day the A/C wasn't working - and upon restarting the engine it did ok again - tho I perceived lower cooling. On a trip day before yesterday, saw fumes from the compressor's pulley/belt and then it packed up altogether - and the mech said the pulley's not moving so it's probably busted.

Is it worth repairing these? Or should one just change the compressor? What are one's options outside of OE parts?

fighterace · 9th February 2017, 00:13

Contact a reputed ac technician. From the symptoms is likely that the clutch or the pulley only are damaged. Repair is easy and recommended. If that fails, compressor may be replaced.

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Originally Posted by zenx

Got a used Aria a week ago. One day the A/C wasn't working - and upon restarting the engine it did ok again - tho I perceived lower cooling. On a trip day before yesterday, saw fumes from the compressor's pulley/belt and then it packed up altogether - and the mech said the pulley's not moving so it's probably busted.

Is it worth repairing these? Or should one just change the compressor? What are one's options outside of OE parts?

16th June 2016, 12:45	#106
Aksthedreamer BHPian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Delhi Posts: 91 Thanked: 75 Times	Re: Ac compressor gone bust? Hi guys, the ac compressor of my chevrolet optra 1.8 is dead. I was advised sanden 507, spoke to 2-3 ac guys from team bhp directory. They quoted 14k-16k for replacement. I checked the price of compressor from swastik motors kashmere gate, the price of sanden compressor, new model of 507, is 6500. Any idea what would be the cost of fitting it and what other parts need to be procured? Last edited by Aksthedreamer : 16th June 2016 at 13:13. Reason: Typo
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ksakotai BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 90 Thanked: 125 Times	Re: Ac compressor gone bust? Sorry to hijack this thread... My Toyota Qualis (Petrol) AC suddenly went bust. Checked the fuse etc, seems ok. Can you good folks recommend a good AC Technician in Hyderabad who will not take me for a ride? Also I heard many folks mention Subros. Will contacting them be a good idea? Many Thanks - Krishnan
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zenx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,161 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	Re: Ac compressor gone bust? Got a used Aria a week ago. One day the A/C wasn't working - and upon restarting the engine it did ok again - tho I perceived lower cooling. On a trip day before yesterday, saw fumes from the compressor's pulley/belt and then it packed up altogether - and the mech said the pulley's not moving so it's probably busted. Is it worth repairing these? Or should one just change the compressor? What are one's options outside of OE parts?
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