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A couple weeks back my a/c goes out so I take it to the dealership to get it fixed I ended up spending like $200 by the time I got

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Old 07-01-2013, 11:47 AM   #1 (permalink)
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A couple weeks back my a/c goes out so I take it to the dealership to get it fixed I ended up spending like $200 by the time I got back the a/c stopped working an all the a/c fluid leaked out which was odd because they performed a leak test, last Friday I decided to take it back because I also needed a oil change now they are wanting to charge me $500 because they claim since my aftermarket CAI it rubs on the line causing it to leak this just seems like a load of bs and I've already paid them once to fix it
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Well to be honest if they can prove instalation of an after market part caused it to fail, you may be SOL.

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Yeah I'm probably screwed I won't be going back there again
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that's the long tube CAI you got in there? it's a known problem.

even the short CAI they (stillen) sells for G35C/350Z rubs the a/c line. lol i have a plastic wire wrap covering the a/c line on my G where it 'could' make contact.

no issues on mine.
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You're SOL, the first payment was to diagnose and recharge. The quote is to remove the bumper and replace the line. The part costs $27 so you can do it yourself and save time/money.

DIY with that you need to do here, along with what part to order:

DIY: Repair Damaged AC Lines Because by Aftermarket Intakes

PM me with any questions or if anything in the DIY is unclear, looking for feedback.
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I ll know next time just do DIY I found out this morning it was going to be $500 which seems pretty damn high but I've learned my lesson
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Yeah the problem is that leak is small so they recharge it, vaccum test I and everything looks fine. Then a day or two later its all gone.
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Make sure they put silicone hosing over the lines when they fix it, that way you won't have the problem.
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The dealership just called an said it was it gonna be $375 I asked if they already fixed it an they said no it ll be till Wednesday so I ll definitely check out the DIY thread an get the Z back

Thanks Diddy I appreciate the help you saved me some money
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yah diddy- goodjob on the DIY.
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Thanks guys! I did it because I found myself in the same boat recently. For a $27 part and a $10 ac quick disconnect tool at autozone, it's definitely worth it to do it yourself.
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