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steveukv6

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Air con not working :(

Ive checked the fuses they are ok, press the A.C button and the light comes on as if its working but no cold air :(
Does it need re-gassing? Or is there any other common faults i should know about?

Steve
 
Had my compressor fitted under warranty, not sure if they are renowned for failing but it was only 18 months old and 11k on the clock but a gas vac and recharge should be cheap as chips 40/50 notes at a guess.
 
What is the compressor U.S John?
I know the clutch on the compressor does not engage as it makes no noise wot so ever with the covers off when you press the A.C on.

Steve
 
If the clutch does not engage could be blown fuse, could be fault in wiring, could be U.S. clutch.

Wiring easy to fix clutch I think would mean new compressor.
 
I have had a quick look in the fuse box by the passenger door and everything seems to be in place. What amperage is the fuse for the A.C? I will have a proper look this weekend at the fuses and try to find/follow the wiring.

Steve
 
Looked all around the fuse box and relays, everything in place. Need to get all the covers off and have a good look around the engine to see if there is something wrong with the compressor.

When i press the other buttons for the heated rear screen or the air re-circ you can hear the relay click and the revs change on the engine. Press the A.C button and nothing happens wot so ever.

steve
 
Does the heater fan word ?

If its not working A.C. will not work.

Then fan or fan fuse could be the problem.

Does the orange A.C. light come on ?
 
In that case I think you require a recharge.

Look in Yellow pages for a local A.C. car company.

For a check, recharge etc I think about £100.

keep us informed.
 
Will do, infact iv had a leaflet posted thro the door the other day from my local reno who have got a lot of offers on at the mo. 1 of which is the air con service @ £69. May jus get them to look at it. - But i dont like other ppl working on my car.
 
ok chaps, had a air con system check 2day. The guy checked if there was any gas, (none wot so ever) then vacuumed the system to check for any air, and then re-gassed the system. Blowing lovely icy cold air now, can hear the air con clutch engage wen the button is pressed (never did this before as the system needs a vacuum to pull the clutch) He only charged me £52 which i thought was pretty decent.

Steve
 
It's sarcasm Tim, used in this case to highlight the irony of getting your a/c working again just as the hottest July on record might be coming to a cool end.......
 
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