condensation

[ncd72]

hi

totally new to pugs - just bought a lxs 1.8 1998 d8 diesel and am having serious probs with condensation - is this common, if so how do i get rid and whats the best way to tell if your air cons working?

thanks in advance

neil

[teamster1975]

Hi Neil

Check under your carpets front and rear; there have been problems with water ingression through the rear light clusters and the doors if the water shedders have been ripped.
With the car idling you will hear the compressor kick in when you turn on the aircon. Most common fault is gas leak from the condensor due to corrosion but with the age of yours it may just need a re-charge (like mine!)

[mjb]

If you've got aircon it could also be a case that the drainage tube under the car (passenger side near the centre console) has blocked

[ncd72]

hi chaps - thanks for that - so if the ac needed a regas would the comp still kick in or not work at all?

thanks

neil

[puggy]

If all the gas has gone then the compressor will not kick in ,have a look
around the condensor and pipework for green stains as this is a sign of
a leak

[ncd72]

hi mate - i'm not bein thick but wheres the condenser and whats it look like?


thanks

neil

[puggy]

the condensor is in front of the normal radiator and also looks
like a radiator,trace the pipes back from the compressor this will
take you to it, hope this helps

[teamster1975]

hi chaps - thanks for that - so if the ac needed a regas would the comp still kick in or not work at all?

thanks

neil

There's a pressure switch that prevents the compressor operating with low or no gas.

[ncd72]

sorry again chaps - where the compressor?

thanks

neil

[steve_earwig]

It's on the front of your engine below the power steering pump, driven by the same belt.

[ncd72]

hi again chaps - i've just found the compressor - its below the alternator on mine - anyway theres a 2 pin small white rectangular plug hangin from the compressor - could this be anything to do with it not working - does anyone know where it plugs in?

thanks in advance

neil

[mjb]

Is there anywhere nearby to plug it into?

[ncd72]

not that i can see matey i'll get it on the ramps and have a look and let ya know

thanks matey

[teamster1975]

Is it the only lead coming from the compressor?
I thought there was a socket on the compressor which a lead plugged into; I'll have a look tomorrow.

[steve_earwig]

On my D8 there's a socket but there's two different types of compressor, so I could imagine one had a lead dangling out of it.

Get it in the air and check the loom around that area for a connector but bear in mind it's probably been disconnected for a reason (i.e. check it actually works without doing anything worrying before you drop the car).