Cost to repair ac in 2002 beetle - 2002 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S

A/C is protected by fuse on battery fuse block under black cover on top of battery.

These 30amp GREEN fuses burn out the holder. Check for burn and melting . Jumper Battery RED to individual small RED wires with another '' in line fuse '' of 30 Amp...obtainable from most car parts stores.

Radio has fuse in rear.

with and without ac. all 1.8t are golden ... even transverse.
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its probably the compressor that has died pricing depends on where you get it from

Too much pressure build-up when you turn it off, the compressor will not function.
You may have "air bubbles" in the system.
Have refrigerant checked (for free) at most auto stores (call ahead).

Hope this helps!

Anywhere from 900-1400 depending on the cost of the compressor.

I have a friend with a 1999 Beetle. The Window was a pain, ended up taking it a shop. 285 at $90 per hour labor, saved an hour because I had taken apart the door.

AC not working at all? Likley the AC Controller (475) or the blower motor regulator (225).

Wiring is also bad in the one your looking at likely. And wiring jobs are a pain.

It will need a new timing belt at 90K for 600-800. DIY will run you 200.

I am fairly competent with car repair and can usually fix most things myself, but I trust others with wiring issues and computer issues.

Skip that car.

Had the same issue. I replaced one of the fuses in the little case on top of the engine. Check the fuse diagram in the manual, locate the one for a/c. The fuses are color coded by amps, just buy the right color and push into place. (I did this after verifying my coolant levels were normal)

I believe this wold be a good investment, if you had a trans go out it would cost $3000 AC compressor $1000, transfer case, $1500+ and so on. say this from 30 years of automotive repair cost experience, also u will get a free rental car on most repairs.

may be a relay switch.

That is a recall issue. VW should fix it for free.