Advice please, my daughter has a mk6 fiesta with a damaged aircon radiator. If the aircon is kept off would there be any damage if it runs out of fluid? Just want to use the car for a few days until a new one can be got.

J

Won't be an issue short term. When the pressure sensor registers the pressure loss the system won't engage the pumps clutch and the pump won't run.

Many thanks. Just what a wanted to hear.

As above no pressure, no work but the longer it’s left the more moisture gets in and the more corrosion you get.

I did my renault in the spring. New receiver, new drier. Removed all the pipe work and cleaned up the fittings and lubed the O rings with silicone grease. Down the garage for a re-gas.

It helps clear the windows at this time of year as well.

Always worth replacing the air-con filter too. Done it many times on various VAG cars - cheap and easy to do and makes the air-con work better (once repaired) as well. Filters are usually £5-10.