Aircon stopped blowing cold air

The air-con compressor on my county rattled loose while off roading :eek: I got it fixed back on and the guy checked the system for leaks, but the actual seal on the compressor was stuffed and not repairable :(

They quoted approx $900 for a new compressor,fittings and gas etc. It's still on the to do list 12 months later.

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Originally Posted by JamesH

Can you feel the clutch come in when you turn it on? Ive had some problems with mine but it was always like the themostat would not kick in (interior and exterior fans came on but blew unchilled air), though in the end it wasn't the thermostat it was the electrodiothingamee device. About $120 to replace.

In short if you can't feel the load of the compressor when you switch it on then there is a possiblity that the gas is safe in the system and you prob is electrical. If you feel the load and it's still warm then yes you have an aircon problem.

Cheers

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checked on the way home tonight, couldnt feel the load on the vehical, tried it a few times at the lights and heading up the Greenmount hill just to double check, and definately sounds more like an electrical problem now.
I will investigate a bit further now

The whatsitydoover I was referring to was stored under the passenger seat I think.


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Originally Posted by JamesH

The whatsitydoover I was referring to was stored under the passenger seat I think.


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Thanks James,

I will have a look and try to work it out.

Heggs

My temp pot was broken on mine .. or didnt want to change temp, so I pulled it out and cleaned it, now I can change the temp and it works a treat.

hope its just electrical .. lucas vrs aircon guy .. I would rather take on lucas

Heggs

Mine did similar - fortunately, I found the clutch assembly on the compressor had decided to detach and find itself on top of the motor wedged under plastic TD5 engine cowl. :oVery lucky did not destroy front of motor or radiator - sat up there for at least 2 days after I checked every other possibility.

Apparently after our last gulf trip on corrugated roads - loosed metal thread securing clutch. Just had to purchase new bolt and clutch washers from air conditioner technician. Suggest all check tightness and secure metal thread with appropriate locktite. Stupid design should be a lock nut.

Works a treat again.

Regards

Rover