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RiffRaff

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air con
« on: 15 August 2007, 18:21:31 »
 while we had that rain  :'( the other month. it seems my brother the little so an so took great pleasure in drivin my miggy thro the deepest puddles he could find. an now the aircon/climate has stopped working it  tho i do remeber it working before. there are no drops in the engine revs when i turn it on tho it does blow air that is slightly cold but not as cold as i remeber it tbh i normaly have the windows open cos never had a car with it before. having looked in the engine bay the pump/compressor  what ever you wanna call it  is turning but the front with 3 bolts on it is not(will make sence to someone). so has he stuffed it up or is it something that can be changed by me. checked for blown fuses none found. but is there an electric switch or sumthing that engages the other half of the pump clutch  never was any good at explaining stuff. any help  :P :-X
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Re: air con
« Reply #1 on: 15 August 2007, 18:30:42 »
The 3 lumps on the air con compressor pulley should turn if the air con compressor is running.

The most common reason for this not to engage is that the refrigerant charge is low. There is a pressure switch which prevents the compressor running with a low charge to prevent damage.

It would be worth checking the electrical connections to the compressor clutch from underneath, however, as these are quite low down on the vehicle and could have got some water in and corroded, I guess.

Its also worth checking that no fuses are blown but if that bears no fruit the best step would be to take it to an air conditioning specialist and have the system checked for leaks.

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Re: air con
« Reply #2 on: 15 August 2007, 18:36:27 »
Check the connections on the lower temp switch on the rear of the radiator below the battery, too  !! It controls the AC..

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Re: air con
« Reply #3 on: 16 August 2007, 09:19:34 »
cheers guys
 gonna have a look when i get chance at the weekend looks like i`m gonna have to find an aircon place in hull anybody in that area know of one ?
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