air con

dervpower · Post by **dervpower** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 5:09 pm

my air con doesnt seem to be working as i tried it for the first time today in a long time,its usually on when i start the car but flick it straight off as i like to drive with window down,now my temp setting only goes as far down as 14o is this normal? also on its lowest setting the air still isnt cool,should the air get icy cool as per my previous car??

xplosiv · Post by **xplosiv** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 5:24 pm

Hi,

14 is the lowest setting, and yes it should get ice cool. after about 5-10mins. it may need re-gassing

ANdy

dervpower · Post by **dervpower** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 5:55 pm

5-10 mins of air con being used or car running??

xplosiv · Post by **xplosiv** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:05 pm

car running

mjb · Post by **mjb** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:21 pm

dervpower wrote:5-10 mins of air con being used or car running??

Both

The compressor's on a clutch mechanism driven from the alternator belt, so there's no life in the aircon stuff unless it's on AND the engine's running

Although there is a short noise made when you try to switch the aircon on without the engine running (You can only hear it with most of the dashboard removed though). I wonder if that's a solenoid or something working the clutch?

dervpower · Post by **dervpower** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:48 pm

weel its not getting cold so i presume the first port of call would be to get it re gassed ive got a mate in the trade wholl do it cheap so thats a bonus

jameslxdt · Post by **jameslxdt** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:04 pm

another D9 with dead A/C

dervpower · Post by **dervpower** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:29 pm

take it there a bit prone then should a regas be the answer james?

jameslxdt · Post by **jameslxdt** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:30 pm

if you have a leak it will almost certainly be the condenser

dervpower · Post by **dervpower** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:33 pm

does that in effect write the condensor off then cos id imagine theyd be a fortune and the amount i use the a/c i wouldnt bother,do they not need regassing at intervals anyway?

jameslxdt · Post by **jameslxdt** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:35 pm

you should only regass if the A/C doesnt work and there is no system pressure
condenser is about £200, but you could fit it yourself saving on the labour

dervpower · Post by **dervpower** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:40 pm

ok cheers ill see what my mate says on friday if the condensors knacked id prob just leave it i rarely use it but i like something to work if ive got it guess im a bit anal that way!!!! ive maybe got the wrong choice of car if i want everything working?!!!!!!!!!!!

jameslxdt · Post by **jameslxdt** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:42 pm

you cant buy a car and not have problems, unless you buy a honda

but even they have there moments

dervpower · Post by **dervpower** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:45 pm

not even a bmw?!!!!!! i thought jap stuff was some of the best kit until a mate of mine bought a mitsubishi l200 warrior brand new what a pile of shite that turned out to be!!!!!!!!!!!

puggy · Post by **puggy** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:48 pm

Just having the same prob myself.. condensor was shot ... mine cost me £103 with the vat
seen em somewhere on the net for about 80/90plus postage... not a long job if you buy
one and pay someone to fit it.... my prob now is the pipes they are shot too and leaking
and local stealers got none they are on back order

but you will still need it re gassed...
your mate should be able to test it and tell you if anything is leaking