A/C help

Dominic22 · 3rd September 2012, 18:17

My A/C has not cold since having the 190. I went to get a re-gas a few days ago and as suspected there was very little oil etc. It got re-gassed and I have the read out with so know there is the correct amount in there. There is no leak

When they tested it, still did not get cold. They recommended maybe it was stuck and to see how it does for a few weeks.

My fan is fine, there is also click from the relay in the fuse box. I suspect that the compressor is not working of maybe bushes?. I have looked for a how to to remove it but cannot find it, also if it is removed and checked or replaced is all the refrigerant lost so another re-gas is needed.

Any other thoughts of what to try first

carguy143 · 3rd September 2012, 18:56

It could maybe be a worn out condensor that's causing your woes. They have a habit of losing their fins due to age/mileage and this decreases the efficiency of the air con.

This was my old one.

Unclefista · 3rd September 2012, 19:21

Is your compressor clutch engaging ?
The centre of the pulley should spin around if it's engaged, if not engaged the centre stays still.

Thomas · 3rd September 2012, 19:43

Moved to technical help forum

Simon.h · 3rd September 2012, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by carguy143

It could maybe be a worn out condensor that's causing your woes. They have a habit of losing their fins due to age/mileage and this decreases the efficiency of the air con.

This was my old one.

Is that or was it a bird in the top right corner?

carguy143 · 3rd September 2012, 20:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon.h

Is that or was it a bird in the top right corner?

Sadly it was a bird. It looks like it happened some time ago and someone had just pushed the mesh on my bumper back in to place.

This was what awaited Jules when he removed the condensor, how it got there is a mystery.

COLVERT · 3rd September 2012, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unclefista

Is your compressor clutch engaging ?
The centre of the pulley should spin around if it's engaged, if not engaged the centre stays still.

This post Dominic22, this post.

Check the pulley as Unclefista suggests.

Dominic22 · 4th September 2012, 09:30

well had a look. I found this wire loose. I assume it should be connected. If so any idea where

stocktake · 4th September 2012, 09:34

The wire plugs into the compressor itself, short wire from compressor to a plug that is attached to the compressor case

Dominic22 · 4th September 2012, 09:49

Thanks Dave

Rediculously I just cannot see where it plugs into.... must be a bad day

assume top of compressor as wire seems to have a short

#found the thing and it fixed it..

Thanks

3rd September 2012, 18:17	#1
Dominic22 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 V8 Plus Others Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 1,603 Thanks: 18 Thanked 163 Times in 81 Posts	A/C help My A/C has not cold since having the 190. I went to get a re-gas a few days ago and as suspected there was very little oil etc. It got re-gassed and I have the read out with so know there is the correct amount in there. There is no leak When they tested it, still did not get cold. They recommended maybe it was stuck and to see how it does for a few weeks. My fan is fine, there is also click from the relay in the fuse box. I suspect that the compressor is not working of maybe bushes?. I have looked for a how to to remove it but cannot find it, also if it is removed and checked or replaced is all the refrigerant lost so another re-gas is needed. Any other thoughts of what to try first

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Dominic22 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 V8 Plus Others Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 1,603 Thanks: 18 Thanked 163 Times in 81 Posts	well had a look. I found this wire loose. I assume it should be connected. If so any idea where

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Dominic22 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 V8 Plus Others Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 1,603 Thanks: 18 Thanked 163 Times in 81 Posts	Thanks Dave Rediculously I just cannot see where it plugs into.... must be a bad day assume top of compressor as wire seems to have a short #found the thing and it fixed it.. Thanks Last edited by Dominic22; 4th September 2012 at 10:11..