Thread: Air conditioning

The main fix is to get into the dash and replace ALL the a/c hoses AND the TX valve AND anything else that's in there because it's a horrible long job to get to it all. A good time to consider a new heater core. And possibly also the fan speed resistor.

Hi richard,
Which bit isn't working? Is it simply not cold or mechanically not working ie no compressor running and or fan motors blowing?
If its simply not cold get it serviced anywhere.
If it's "mechanical" - (note on the 90> 93 MY land rover finally fitted extra fuses to the main fuse panel)
No heater or a/c check fuse C9
Compressor not engaging check Fuse B7
Condenser fans not running check B8 and B9 (2 fans 2 fuses)

The ac unit is mechanically seperate from the heater - it only shares switching with the heater panel and some relays. These relays are easy to get to and are located in behind the passenger side kick panel.

Check the fuses first and come back!

Thanks guys,

Well.... considering that the heater doesn't work either, I guess at some stage I am goin to have to gut the dash. So replacing the hoses etc while I'm there seems like good logic to me.
Would I just take the loose hoses to an A/C place and get new ones made up or are they available in 'standard' lengths do you know?

Just thinking about it...I suppose if I gut the dash, remove the hoses and drive it to a shop they should be able to take care of it from there I suppose, so long as I give advance warning.

Hobbes, the compressor cuts in but no cold air comes out and there are bubbles, oh so many bubbles flowing past the sight glass. What makes me suspect something like hoses is that there is a sticker under the bonnet showing that it was regassed less than 5 years ago.

Thanks,
Richard.

Not being an expert but the TX valve has been mentioned as a failure more than once by RRC owners. The fan speed resistor was mentioned because my mate with a '92 RRC had his TX valve replaced, then a hose blew, ( 2 weeks at the shop each time) had that fixed, then got it back without the fan working. The last time he asked me to assist in stripping the dash. The a/c hoses should be easy for the service dude to make, so long as you have samples. As there seems to be gas left it should be taken out professionally first. Probably not necessary to pull out the hoses yourself, just make sure they are all free to pull through. Keeps the system sealed as long as possible.