AC problem solving
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Re: AC problem solving
So which is the fuse for the compressor on this vehicle (same as mine C4 1.6 HDI Viti with manual airconditioning. I can find a fuse for the blower only.
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Re: AC problem solving
I have heard good reports about these - believe it or not!
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Re: AC problem solving
You can start compressor by putting +12V on it's clutch coil.
That's about it tho. If there's no gas, it doesn't start on purpose, to protect it.
No gas = no oil flow as well = expensive fix.
You prob have a gas leak as Ac would slowly just loose it's capacity over time and not fail in a moment.
You also need to run ac compressor every now and then, to keep everything lubricated and pipes and seals greased, otherwise, they leak.
That's about it tho. If there's no gas, it doesn't start on purpose, to protect it.
No gas = no oil flow as well = expensive fix.
You prob have a gas leak as Ac would slowly just loose it's capacity over time and not fail in a moment.
You also need to run ac compressor every now and then, to keep everything lubricated and pipes and seals greased, otherwise, they leak.
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Re: AC problem solving
The A/C compressor is linked to several relays in the engine fusebox (non user accessible). R6 and R7 I believe, but they also control other equipment. Fuse F9 is for said relays and F11 is listed for the A/C blower (40A).
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Thanks Marc. If it wasn't so hot here I wouldn't persist.
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Re: AC problem solving
But as said by others, the compressor will be deactivated if there is a loss of gas. Common suspects are the condenser radiator - stone chips are a nightmare and they damage easily. The slightest nick and there you go. When mine went a couple of years ago on a 580 mile round trip to Yorkshire in sweltering heat - it wasn't much fun - this after re-gasses by the dealer in the previous 6 weeks of trying to find the leak. Re-gas would last a day and back to the dealer again. They finally found the split in the condenser and replaced that - refilled it again - but I think that it was all too much for the compressor. I suspect the oil was depleted and this took it's toll. A new compressor was fitted and it's been great since - icicles on the chin job!
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