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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: JamesV6CDX on 25 May 2009, 19:28:26

Title: Compressor still won't fire up
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 25 May 2009, 19:28:26

Not really investigated properly - but - My aircon compressor still won't fire up - clutch seems to stay still with climate on or off

Checked the electrical connectors, and can't see any obviously blown fuses.

Any ideas? :y

Title: Re: Compressor still won't fire up
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 25 May 2009, 19:28:46

Just to add - this is mainly only a pain because idle is a tad low, and occasionally she hunts...

Title: Re: Compressor still won't fire up
Post by: Martin_1962 on 25 May 2009, 19:39:17

Gas pressure?

Title: Re: Compressor still won't fire up
Post by: tunnie on 25 May 2009, 19:40:22

does your outside temp sensor work?

Title: Re: Compressor still won't fire up
Post by: unlucky mark mv6 on 25 May 2009, 19:40:34

Seized.

Title: Re: Compressor still won't fire up
Post by: dbug on 25 May 2009, 19:57:42

James - pull plug on a/c compressor.  Put 12v across compressor terminals (observe correct polarity) - you should hear clutch engage with a clunk.  If no clunk clutch breaked.  If clunk look elsewhere.

Title: Re: Compressor still won't fire up
Post by: TheBoy on 25 May 2009, 20:54:01

Far more likely low on gas....

Title: Re: Compressor still won't fire up
Post by: puffa on 25 May 2009, 21:14:40

sorry to hijack your thread, I have the same trouble, the compressor wheel turns freely however when you switch the aircon on it stays still, is there a relay that swithes over when the you switch the aircon on? if so where is it?, just a thought before spending £65 plus for a regas?

Steve.

Title: Re: Compressor still won't fire up
Post by: TheBoy on 25 May 2009, 21:16:15

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sorry to hijack your thread, I have the same trouble, the compressor wheel turns freely however when you switch the aircon on it stays still, is there a relay that swithes over when the you switch the aircon on? if so where is it?, just a thought before spending £65 plus for a regas?

Steve.

Most likely low gas...

Title: Re: Compressor still won't fire up
Post by: puffa on 25 May 2009, 21:17:51

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sorry to hijack your thread, I have the same trouble, the compressor wheel turns freely however when you switch the aircon on it stays still, is there a relay that swithes over when the you switch the aircon on? if so where is it?, just a thought before spending £65 plus for a regas?

Steve.

Most likely low gas...

ok thanks TB..

Title: Re: Compressor still won't fire up
Post by: TheBoy on 25 May 2009, 21:18:52

All respectable a/c places can measure gas pressure before committing to vac and refill

Title: Re: Compressor still won't fire up
Post by: puffa on 25 May 2009, 21:21:37

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All respectable a/c places can measure gas pressure before committing to vac and refill

Nice one, i had not thought of that, will drop into my local a/c place tommorow and ask if they will check the pressure... thanks.

steve