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Portofino AC repair

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  1. Tfatur

    Tfatur Rookie

    Oct 29, 2024
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    I have a 2019 Portofino with about 19K miles and recently the AC was starting to become weak (i.e. not being able to cool the car on a hot day). My annual service is due so I mentioned this to the service representative at my dealership when dropped I off my car and they found a leaking hose coupling at the connection to the condenser. A picture was sent to me showing the leak where you could see compressor oil collecting and signs of dripping where the hose connects to the condenser. Didn't seem like a big deal until the quote to repair came in at $5800 USD. The quote indicated that they would replace the condenser, the high/low pressure hoses and recharge the system. The compressor and other parts of the AC system where OK. I have the Power 15 warranty but was told this is not covered. I've owned other exotic cars but this quote seemed high even for Ferrari. I'll be talking to the service advisor before the work begins to make sure I'm not missing something that is driving the high repair cost. But in the meantime has a anyone else experianced this issue, and if so what was the cost to repair? Appreciate any feedback.
     
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  2. Cigarzman

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    #2 Cigarzman, Oct 25, 2025
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    I also had an AC problem with my 2019 Porto a few years ago and It sounds like almost the same problem. Mine was fixed under the extended bumper to bumper warranty I purchased though. I think it was around 4k as well.
    The only other issue I had with that Porto in 3.5 years was the passenger display screen crapped out. Also fixed under warranty and was about 5k.
     
  3. Willl

    Willl Karting

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    Make sure they replace the AC Dryer as well.
     
  4. Iain

    Iain F1 Rookie

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    Cynic be me but is the condenser definitely bad? They ought to be able to tell you if the union is cracked or if its OK.

    If its OK then why is it being replaced?

    Its just too easy to replace the parts on both sides of the leak when it may be only one of them that's bad.
     
  5. Zarakoff

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    In the uk the weather is so bad we don’t need air con and at that price I wouldn’t bother getting it fixed .
    Seriously get your car serviced at the dealer but any other work seek out an independent should come in less than half that quote
     
  6. TifosiConch

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    The Power15 conveniently covers nothing where they can point to a leak occurring. At it's last service my Cali T had an oil leak, a transmission leak and an exhaust leak, with a combined repair estimate of $25K plus, exactly none of which would be covered by the Power15 I had dutifully paid for three years. I traded in the car on a Portofino and declined the Power15 on it. I suggest you find an independent shop to fix your A/C, you may find it can be repaired for much less.
     
  7. Tfatur

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    Just wanted to give an update on this. First off, thanks to everyone that commented. I ended up having the dealer do the AC service since the car was already there for it's annual service along with some software updates. In the end they replaced two AC lines (high and low pressure) and recharged the the system. Condenser was OK. Parts came out to be about 2500 USD and labor was about 3000 USD. They also added an expedited shipping cost to get the parts in two days from Italy. I approved the expedited shipping fee as I was picking my car up for an FCA event and didn't to return for another service visit after the event. FYI....I did speak with someone at the FCA event who had a similar issue with a California T and used an independent shop to do the repair. Total cost was about half of what the dealer charged me, so lesson learned.
     
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  8. mikekaleny

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    That's the same exact issue I had on my 2019 Porto earlier this summer. Around the same cost as you at the dealership, too. Will definitely be using an indy shop for repairs like this in the future
     

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