French Car Forum

Hi there.
I had my air con degassed and a new condensor fitted (C5 II 2.0HDI) but the lowest pipe, which couples to the front of the condensor unit, had rotted on totally and snapped off when removed.

It seems as though I shall have to replace the pipe but it is one that runs from the bottom of the condensor, along the driver's side inner wing...

Danielle's found a deal local in MK, not sure if it's available in other areas, for an aircon regas for just £12
She tried to buy 2 but it only allows 1 sale per account.
I signed up, got a £5 discount code too (FIRONH) so it only cost me £7.

Here's the link they provided me for sharing the deal from my account, if someone fancies taking...

Hi everybody,
I have a problem with my Xantia 1.6i,

The aircon is the newer type with the automatic fan speed control.
Two years ago I started having problems with my aircon.
It has been to 9 different garages, 4 citroen, 4 aircon specialists and 1 electrician.

During the winter it works like a machine gun, on-off-on-off, it really sounds like...

Light on dash comes on with a press of the button but no compressor turning and no fans running. Took car for re-gas but they have told me it is full of gas. Any ideas? Looks like all fuses in drivers side fuse compartment are all ok.

Is there another fuse to run the compressor?

Thanks for your help.

My lass 53 reg Scenic 1.9 dci dynamique air con switch won't light up,I have changed the control panel unit,still won't light up,what would the problem be?

Hi , all he's anyone had any experience of getting condensed drips of water from the aircon in the passengers footwell ,
i ask because with the aircon running full for an hour yesterday,in the unusually hot weather ,parked on a slope
there was a constant dripping from under the Xantia , this formed a stream small puddle .
I have since found...

Hi all, had system recharged about two weeks ago,then noticed dripping at front of car thought it was oil leak
but it was not it was ac with yellow dye.anyway found where leak was coming from there is a connection on bottom left of
condenser. tried to nip it up but there was not play in 10 mm bolt so run ac again and leak stopped ,ac still...

Hi All,

Ihope I've got this in the right section, if not please move - thanks Mods.

In the hope of fixing the A/C on the SED I decided it maybe better to get the tools together to allow me to do the work myself, that way if it took multiple attempts to find leaks I wasn't going to be paying over and over again not to mention having to take the...

Hi All,

Can somebody tell me the difference between these delphi compressors.

No 1135290 and No 1135463.

It would appear my compressor is leaking from the drive shaft seal.

Any thoughts.

Kenny

What are the practicalities of fitting air conditioning to my 1973 Peugeot 504? It's a GL automatic. Some sold into hot climates were so equipped, and there's plenty of space in the engine bay.

I've no mechanical skills, so is there a firm that would undertake this work, and what is it likely to cost? I'm in Poole, Dorset.

The only reference I've seen was a secondhand document saying that 60% of the R12 charge weight for initial charging with R134a, was a good starting point.

Any further comments from the informed?

Thanks, Adam.

Having had a word with Jim at the dsm rally regarding the air con or lack of, he suggested that before i rather drastically removed the compressor i check if any power was getting to the clutch.

Having just been under it and tested it, there is not a sausage! so maybe it can be salvaged after all!

I will update later....

As I mentioned in a previous thread in the Peugeot forum I am changing the condenser in my 306.

I have got everything off exept the last connection on the condenser which is some sort of spring connection which I can't work out how to remove. :?

Please could anyone give advice as I have got the car apart and want to get it back together asap...

when the climate control system is active on my synergie i loose coolant, but if i shut the system off i don't . i always thought the 2 systems were completely seperate so they shouldn't effect each other.
any ideas as to what my problem could be???

Dear Forum

I have had problems with my Citroen's Harrison V5 1135253 compressor. The original was leaking from the joint between the two halves. So last year I replace it with a second hand one- which had the same problem!!

This year I bought a brand new one for 350 €... which I have just put on, only to charge the system and it's not working :(...

No pictures, but a small dissertation.

Fan was becoming erratic, stopping dead and other times crackling audibly with a smell of ozone. Like many people, I thought Aha! Brushes need doing ...

Looking at Fleabay I determined the likely original brush length, then opened the motor up. Surprise! Plenty of brush left, plenty of spring pressure...

Read all sorts of things on the site around this issue, but can't find the answer,.. the air in the car is not fresh, ( yes I have a busted heater matrix, it's been disconnected 8 years ) where is the aircon / in car air intake , filter / pollen filter on a V6?

Dear Forum

Following last years problems with my aircon (i replaced my Harrison 1135253 with another 2nd hand which had the same problem)- so last week i bit the bullet and bought a new one.

However when about to put it on- the blessed thing has the wrong connector! It has just one wire and a universal connector, whereas the connector on the...

HI Forum

I've decided to try to change the seals of my Harrison 1135253 compressor, after the replacement failed in the same place as my old one!

However, i cant get the first nut undone, as the pulley spins with the nut.

Where can i get the tool for this and are there any other tools i'll need??

thanks
Larry

Hi,

I have a Xsara HDI 110hp sx and have just had a new condenser fitted and the system re-gassed.

The engineer thought that the fan was faulty as it dos'nt switch on when the a/c is turned on.If I run the car to get hot the fan cuts in 3/4 of the way on the temp guage.The aircon light comes on when pressed.

Any ideas guys.This is driving me...

Aircon was working fine,ceased suddenly, light in switch illuminates but clutch on compressor does not engage. Took car to a so called specialist, came back for a bill for regassing and a painful estimate for a replacement compressor. Not happy so connected 12v directly to clutch, works perfectly, cold air to car. what else can I try?. more...

Hi All,

I've just acquired a W plate HDi Exclusive. I've fixed a couple of the minor niggles, but as is usual, the big one is still left to resolve.

Simply put, the heater is stuck on hot . I believe the temperature control has become disconnected from the flap which controls the temperature somewhere in the depths of the dashboard. The A/C,...

Hi all, my 2000 hdi 2ltr A/C is not cooling due to the engine fans not being switched on by the A/C panel or relay, has anyone got any info as to where the relay is? the fan comes on with the water temp switch and the A/C system is working ok its just the condenser cant cool the refrigerant due to fans not on.

My MPV (which known as Evasion in Malaysia) YM 1997.
Air cond control switch panel was malfunction. The aircond automaticly swich on while the engine was started. I cannot control anyting such as cool temp, blower speed ext.

No no no not a blocked condensor but probably a smelly evaporator.
You can buy a spray to clean up a/c from Halfords etc.

My Picasso blower does not blow out of the foot ducts on both sides. With winter upon us I am driving around with hot face and ice cold feet. Before anyone asks, yes I have the setting pointng to feet but the heat still blows on my face and nothing down below. Can anybody please help.

I have a 2.0 HDI 2001 Synergie and this has only just started happening.

Even when you first start the car and it's cold if you have the A/C on the temp light flashes like it's overheating when it's not. Have checked all water levels etc and they are good, anyone else come across this?

Thanks Chris

My new Activa will not be a every day car, and i dont use aircon that much, my Mondeo and the Transit have air con if i need the luxury :lol:

I need to remove the air-con rad and relocate the fans further back, the intercooler will be uprated for a front mount in the lower grille, with the current set up these is less than 2 inches between...

Can anyone tell me where the evaporator drain is located on the Phase 1 C5 please? Tia

Hi all, I have an annoying fault with my aircon, ren laguna 1.9dci initiale 53 plate. It works fine until I have to rev the engine past 2200 or so rpm (about 80-82 mph). It seems like the compressor does not want to function at this engine speed and beyond.
The only way I can get the compressor to re-engage is to push the cluth in so the revs drop...

Well, it didn't take long did it? :roll:

Only had it for 2 weeks, and the aircon isn't working. It appears (from Lexia) to be cutting out after a few seconds operation due to a High Pressure safety alarm. Does anyone know what would cause this?

Thanks,

James

Cassy's had aircon trouble before I met her, with a green dye already present in her gas.
Had her re-gassed about two years ago and no leaks were found, but she's been slowly losing gas since then, with larger bubbles appearing in the sightglass, with it barely cooling in recent weeks.
Had her steam cleaned last weekend and since then the...

Would anyone one have the charge weight to hand of a 54 plate 1600 Modus
to hand please, as there is no sticker on my car, would it be an idea as well to posted all or most of the charge weights in this section. Thanks.

All relays changed, fuses tested and checked, crud wiring changed.

Engine running the aircon is working but the Condensor fan and Radiator fan are not.

Testing both fans show them to be working.

So any suggestions as to why they don't run when engine and aircon running and a solution would be appreciated.

Cheers

Kevin

Can anyone tell me the total capacity of oil in the A/C system for a Citroen Xantia 1.9TD (1996) ??

(the compressor says 265ml, but i dont know what that is referring to)

Thanks
Larry

The clutch went on the pump, so I have a replacement pump now from a similar car with the same specification if different year. I'm intending to bolt this one into place, hoping it is that simple. I have had it degassed, hopefully replacing it today since I have the day.

I am now wondering what the torque settings for the unions and to bolt it to...

Hi Forum

I'm about to change the aircon compressor on my Citroen Xantia. I seem to remember hearing that i should change the dryer at the same time??

My general question is: What should I change aswell as the compressor?

Thanks very much

Larry

hi all, sorry if this has sort of been asked before :roll:

I have put my first ever car into kwikfit for an AC test (the other half did really).. it leaks, unknown source :twisted:
I have never worked on AC ..

I can say that during my engine out/in summer 2008 I would have disconnected the compressor, and also due to a slight altercation later...

Hi folks.

I found a leak on my Xantia AC and got it fixed. I changed the dryer unit as well, knowing the system had been 'open' for a few months so I thought it was a good precautionary measure. I then took the car to Kwik Fit to get it regassed, knowing that if it leaked again I wouldn't get charged.

Anyway I got it regassed, and it worked for...

Hi Forum

Can anyone advise me on what i should do with my Harisson compressor (Citroen Xantia Turbo diesel) that was leaking from where the two halves meet? It now is too bad to fill the sytem, so the A/C is kaput.

Are the seals replaceable?

or should I just replace the compressor?

Thanks

Larry

54 1.5dci Scenic. When I hit the a/c switch there is a little click (relay?) and nothing else. Revs don't drop and temperature stays the same. Assuming French a/c is fairly similar does anyone have a clue where to start as all my other a/c cars worked? :(

is anyone elses air con on a scenic 2 poor mine either needs re gassing or its just crap went in a volvo the other day and within 5 mins it was freezing in the car mine is slightly cooler than the fan on its own any ideas

Hi all,
I decided to try re-gassing my Aircon on my Xantia. Went to Halfords and looked at their options.
I decided to get the refill kit, £39 inc free aircon system cleaner kit that cleans the car inside of bacteria. Did the job in less than ten minutes. Car now a lot cooler, smells 100% cleaner and I now have the pressure gauge needed to...

Hi,

I got the air con regassed on my 2003 Mégane in May last year by Kwik Fit. It's been used regularly as it automatically comes on with the demisting programme so was on quite a bit in winter. But now that the weather has got hot, it's hopeless. There is no difference with the AC on or off. I can hear it kicking in, but the air is not cold!

Is...

Having been very pleased that my my air con was gassed and worked I thought i would test it today, and found it to be very lacklustre.
I noticed a small amount of bright green fluid leaking from the sensor on the drier bottle :(

Also inside the drier bottle (through the sight glass ) it was bubling green.

I guess this means a new drier and...

Hello all this is my first post. Ive been looking at the site for a couple of days and decided to join today.

First off my problem lied with the aircon and fans cutting out. So i did the relay mod, which got the fans up and working plus the light for the aircon to go on.
Now the comppressor for the air con does not kick in when i press the button...

Hi all

Car went in for air con service yesterday as not getting cold.

Garage tested and compressor u/s replacement plus filter, parts, flush etc. looking at £700 - 800.

On a 2002 C5 I have to ask is there a cheaper alternative way for repair, quoted £400 for compressor, seen on ebay new patent £285 but still means a fair few £££'s to fork out...

Hello all this is my first post. Ive been looking at the site for a couple of days and decided to join today.

First off my problem lied with the aircon and fans cutting out. So i did the relay mod, which got the fans up and working plus the light for the aircon to go on.
Now the comppressor for the air con does not kick in when i press the button...

Hi great forum.
My problem is with my W reg 2.0HDi 110 Xantia Estate that i have owned since since Christmas, after getting poor fuel economy i discovered that the aircon is always on even though the a/c switch's light will turn on and off. I tried diconnecting the compressor but the twin cooling fans still run so not an ideal situation. Had my...

hi i have a 2.2 hdi serise 1 c5 with climate control wich is most unusual in that the drivers side will blow out what ever temp you set it for but the passangers side only blows hot air all the time no matter what temp you put it at this also happens when the air cons on anyone have any ideas :D