VW Virtus AC Compressor Failure at 124K km Alert

Had similar issues on my 2016 VW Jetta TSI last summer. The AC compressor failed completely, causing the air conditioning system to stop working. The warning light came on after the compressor clutch wore out, which is a common failure point on these models. The repair required replacing the entire AC compressor unit plus recharging the auto refrigerant. The cooling system needed a full inspection since metal particles from the failed compressor can contaminate the lines. My mechanic found debris in the system which required flushing all the lines. This is considered a major air conditioning repair job since the compressor is a critical component. The job typically takes 4-6 hours because they need to: Remove and replace the compressor, Vacuum test the system, Clean/flush all refrigerant lines, Install a new filter/drier, Recharge with fresh refrigerant, Test the cooling performance Based on the symptoms described, it sounds very similar to what I experienced. Would recommend having it checked soon since continuing to run the system with a failing compressor can cause more extensive damage to other cooling components.

Thanks for sharing your experience with the AC compressor repair. My Virtus had almost identical symptoms back in March. The automotive cooling system completely failed after the warning lights started appearing. The refrigerant leak turned out to be the main culprit, but the mechanic also discovered worn compressor bearings. How much did your air conditioning repair end up costing? Just wondering if prices have increased since then. Also curious if youve had any other cooling issues pop up after getting the work done? My car seems to be running fine now but always good to know what to watch out for.

I actually ended up paying 980€ for the complete auto AC repair job on my Jetta. The car air conditioning has been working flawlessly since getting it fixed 8 months ago. The main issue was indeed the refrigerant compressor failure, which the mechanic properly diagnosed and repaired. The AC unit issues were completely resolved after replacing the faulty components. No additional cooling problems have surfaced since the repair. The mechanic did a thorough job checking the entire AC system and cleaning out any contamination from the failed compressor. The repair cost included: New AC compressor installation, System flush and cleaning, Fresh refrigerant charge, New filter/drier unit, Full system testing For preventive maintenance, I now keep an eye on the air temperature output and listen for any unusual noises from the compressor area. Regular AC system checks help catch potential refrigerant leaks early before they cause major damage.

Finally took my Virtus to the shop last week. The automotive cooling system diagnosis showed both a refrigerant leak and worn compressor bearings, just like they found on yours. Total cost came to 1150€ which was a bit higher than expected but included a complete air conditioning repair service. The mechanic I found was actually great, really took time explaining the car air conditioning issues. They showed me the damaged compressor parts and walked through the whole repair process. The job included replacing the compressor, flushing the system, and recharging with fresh refrigerant. Been about a week now and the AC is blowing ice cold again. No warning lights or error codes showing up. The mechanic recommended getting annual AC checks done to catch any future refrigerant leaks early. Will definitely stick with this shop for future repairs, nice to finally find someone trustworthy after those bad experiences before.