d9 aircon dead
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d9 aircon dead
Hi
My aircon has died
whats the best way to fault find this
whats the common things to go, can i test any of the electrcical sides of it manually
i have replaced my ignition barrell recentley (it was working after i replaced it), dont think its linked but worth mentioning
I tried to manually regas it, the pressure is at the correct level
My aircon has died
whats the best way to fault find this
whats the common things to go, can i test any of the electrcical sides of it manually
i have replaced my ignition barrell recentley (it was working after i replaced it), dont think its linked but worth mentioning
I tried to manually regas it, the pressure is at the correct level
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Re: d9 aircon dead
The condenser (radiator) at the front is favourite, these fail with reliable accuracy at 7/8 years also check the pipework as it comes up under the battery and also in front of the condenser - check for green oil at the bracket positions.
Oh hang on, you said the pressure is fine.....erm, you could check the wiring to the low pressure switch on top of the condenser left hand side, this can be a bad connection and disables the compressor clutch.
The BSi unit decides whether or not to allow the a/c to run but lets look at other, simpler, stuff first eh?
Some people frigg up a wire to engage the compressor clutch manually (to check it works) but I cannot advise how to actually do this I'm affraid.
Oh hang on, you said the pressure is fine.....erm, you could check the wiring to the low pressure switch on top of the condenser left hand side, this can be a bad connection and disables the compressor clutch.
The BSi unit decides whether or not to allow the a/c to run but lets look at other, simpler, stuff first eh?
Some people frigg up a wire to engage the compressor clutch manually (to check it works) but I cannot advise how to actually do this I'm affraid.
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Re: d9 aircon dead
As welly says check compressor is engaging when you turn on a/c also
check the relay thingy whatever they are called at front of radiator
check the relay thingy whatever they are called at front of radiator
.. ooh are those drugs for me Matron
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Re: d9 aircon dead
it early for you Puggy - have you had your Coco Pops yet?
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Re: d9 aircon dead
no but just had a piece of lightly toasted wholemeal spread
with marmelade , but thankyou for asking welly
with marmelade , but thankyou for asking welly
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Re: d9 aircon dead
thanks for the replies guys, some things to try when i get a minute
The compressor is not engaging, i tried fiddling with it at the weekend
The compressor is not engaging, i tried fiddling with it at the weekend
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poss the pressure switch on the side of the aircon rad
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can i bypass it qucikly for a test?kebab22 wrote:poss the pressure switch on the side of the aircon rad
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im not sure mate sorry. i think there about £27 from the dealer
i have had loads of probs with my aircon. cost me a small fortune to put right
i have had loads of probs with my aircon. cost me a small fortune to put right
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any other tips?
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If the pressure is good then it's either a wiring fault or compressor/pressure switch/relay.
I've just got mine back from an aircon service, turns out the gas was leaking from the filler valve, the system was completely empty!!
Still, nice icy cold air again
I've just got mine back from an aircon service, turns out the gas was leaking from the filler valve, the system was completely empty!!
Still, nice icy cold air again
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Re: d9 aircon dead
Worth checking your temp gauge is working, the aircon uses this to decide to engage,
If not then temp sender is faulty or plugs under drivers carpet maybe corroded
Rog
If not then temp sender is faulty or plugs under drivers carpet maybe corroded
Rog
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Re: d9 aircon dead
where is the aircon temp sensor?
Surely it would be overridden if i just put the aircon on manual rather than auto?
cheers
Surely it would be overridden if i just put the aircon on manual rather than auto?
cheers
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The temp sensor I am talking about is the water temp which is used for the temp gauge on the dash and ECU
Its on the side of the thermostat housing above the gearbox. Removing the airfilter helps to see it
A green sensor with two wires
Roger
Its on the side of the thermostat housing above the gearbox. Removing the airfilter helps to see it
A green sensor with two wires
Roger