2007 Mini Cooper S Air con not working

Tiny
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  • 2007 MINI COOPER S
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 45,000 MILES
Hi I have a mini cooper s that had recently has a air con refill. After 3-4 weeks there is no difference in air temperature may be very slightly when ac on or off. I hear a hissing noise in car cabin- centre of dashboard but cant hear it under the hood. Took it back to kwik fit who said there was no loss in pressure but do not carryout repairs. The technician said it may be compressor (you cant tell by looking from the out side as there may be an internal failure) but it seems the cold air is prevented from being pumped around the ac system. I do hear something clicking when I turn ac on and the fan does run. Any ideas
Monday, June 16th, 2014 AT 5:06 AM

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Tiny
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You need to get that into a shop that actually knows something about AC repairs. This person obviously does not. There are many possible reasons for hot air.
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Monday, June 16th, 2014 AT 5:32 AM
Tiny
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Hi thanks for the quick reply. I took it to a fast fit automotive shop that only regasses the air con but dont carryout repairs. Do you have any check list I can carryout prior to taking the vehicle into the shop.
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Monday, June 16th, 2014 AT 5:54 AM
Tiny
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This is really not a DIY repair. The system has to be completely recovered and recharged with the correct amount of refrigerant and then analyze the pressures and various line temps. Repairing AC is a knowledge and observation game. It's not really something that can be explained.
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Monday, June 16th, 2014 AT 8:25 AM

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