2010 XFR aircon compressor replacement

[The Voices]

The aircon on my XFR has been playing up.

Was working fine one day and then no 'cooled' air output.

It runs on 'auto' all year round, so thought that sudden refrigerant loss wasn't likely, but a re-gas was maybe worth a try.

I thought that rather than do the 106 mile round trip to work to get it done, I would use someone local.

This was a mistake, as on both occasions that we took it in for our appointment, the aircon machine malfunctioned !

I then took it into work, first try revealed that the system was only indicating a small amount of refrigerant loss, which was topped up.

This didn't have any effect, a more detailed check diagnosed a failed compressor.

Not the cheapest component to buy, JLR offer two options, 'new' on an exchange basis at approx £1025 plus a refundable surcharge for returning the old unit, or a re-manufactured unit for approximately £685 plus the same surcharge.   

I do get parts at cost, so would be significantly cheaper, but still a lot of money on a 2010 vehicle.

The supercharger belt and serpentine belt are also meant to be changed at the same time, so there was this to factor in as well.

I did some shopping around and eventually settled on this:

https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/nrf/13865282?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=orderConfirmation&utm_term=link8&deep_link=orderConfirmation&kmtx_hash=eyJtaWQiOiJ1aWQtNjg0OWRhZmEzMThjMzEuNjg3Mjg1NzUiLCJob3N0IjoiYnV5Y2FycGFydHMuY28udWsiLCJ0eXBlIjoib3JkZXJDb25maXJtYXRpb24ifQ%3D%3D

Under £250 with free delivery and a 2 year guarantee.

Had it fitted earlier and now basking in blissfully cooled air !

Waiting for the bill for the belts and fitting but saved me about £225 compared to the re-manufactured unit, even at 'cost' price.