# Sporadically cold A/C on VW

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporadically-cold-a-c-on-vw/34645>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** clutches, airconditioning, volkswagen, passat\
**Created:** [August 7, 2009, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporadically-cold-a-c-on-vw/34645 "2009-08-07T17:15:36Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
**Page:** 1

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**Author:** ![DOwens](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecc23a/32.png) [@DOwens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DOwens)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2009, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporadically-cold-a-c-on-vw/34645/1 "2009-08-07T17:15:36Z")

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When I turn on my A/C I sometimes get cold air and I sometimes I don’t. The air temperature changes sporadically during a drive. A mechanic wants to replace my compressor for $1,000 but my friends tell me that a bad compressor won’t not work then work for a while. I’m told it could be a clutch issue that can be easily fixed.

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**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2009, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporadically-cold-a-c-on-vw/34645/2 "2009-08-07T17:34:53Z")

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Find a shop in your area that specializes in automotive AC systems. They’re the experts, and can correctly diagnose and repair your car’s AC problem.

At least get a second opinion before replacing the compressor.