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Air Con, Now Where!!
09. May 2011 at 17:30

previously had a issue with the AC high pressure valve which was leaking, replaced that got the ac topped up, was definite it wasnt leaking, only been a week again no cold air coming out.
Opened the HP valve to see if there was anything left and there was ac still in the system, so that means there isnt a leak, but its not coming? what should i be looking at now?? Thumbs Up!

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henryd Omega Baron Offline Posts: 2172 west cornwall Gender: Drives: Merc E220 estate,previous ride 2.5 elite estate	Re: Air Con, Now Where!! Reply #1 - 09. May 2011 at 18:09 you may still have some system pressure but possibly not enough to run the compressor as there is a pressure switch in the system to stop the compressor running and doing itself harm because of lack of lubricant
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Andy B Over Active Poster Offline Posts: 21988 Bury Lancs Gender: Drives: 1999 3.0 Elite auto/TDM	Re: Air Con, Now Where!! Reply #2 - 09. May 2011 at 18:14 As henry says, and if so the compressor won't be clutching in when you operate the a/c. Due to the age of your car, the condenser (a/c radiator) could very well be goosed, they rot due to being in direct firing line from all the salt on the road.
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Stallion Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1008 Romford Gender: Drives: 2001 --> Irmscher 3.2 Elite <--	Re: Air Con, Now Where!! Reply #3 - 09. May 2011 at 19:04 But the compressor does turn on, so i was thinking unless theres another culprit somewhere thats known to go faulty? If that makes any sense??
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henryd Omega Baron Offline Posts: 2172 west cornwall Gender: Drives: Merc E220 estate,previous ride 2.5 elite estate	Re: Air Con, Now Where!! Reply #4 - 09. May 2011 at 19:07 Stallion wrote on 09. May 2011 at 19:04: But the compressor does turn on, so i was thinking unless theres another culprit somewhere thats known to go faulty? If that makes any sense?? you haven't got the eco button pressed have you ?
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Re: Air Con, Now Where!!
Reply #5 - 09. May 2011 at 19:10

Stallion wrote on 09. May 2011 at 19:04:

But the compressor does turn on, so i was thinking unless theres another culprit somewhere thats known to go faulty? If that makes any sense??

OK, just thought along the same lines as henry Undecided

. The compressor on my car clutches in & appears to work, but doesn't compress enough when ambient is HOT.

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Andy B Over Active Poster Offline Posts: 21988 Bury Lancs Gender: Drives: 1999 3.0 Elite auto/TDM	Re: Air Con, Now Where!! Reply #6 - 09. May 2011 at 19:11 henryd wrote on 09. May 2011 at 19:07: Stallion wrote on 09. May 2011 at 19:04: But the compressor does turn on, so i was thinking unless theres another culprit somewhere thats known to go faulty? If that makes any sense?? you haven't got the eco button pressed have you ? the compressor wouldn't engage if so ......
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Stallion Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1008 Romford Gender: Drives: 2001 --> Irmscher 3.2 Elite <--	Re: Air Con, Now Where!! Reply #7 - 09. May 2011 at 19:11 BIG NO! i did check the compressor with the mate, everytime he switched the heating it came on? What about condenser?
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Andy B Over Active Poster Offline Posts: 21988 Bury Lancs Gender: Drives: 1999 3.0 Elite auto/TDM	Re: Air Con, Now Where!! Reply #8 - 09. May 2011 at 19:14 Stallion wrote on 09. May 2011 at 19:11: BIG NO! i did check the compressor with the mate, everytime he switched the heating it came on? What about condenser? is there a dye in the system that you'd be able to see? I remember the condenser on my Senator was oily where it had leaked - I never attempted to sort that.
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henryd Omega Baron Offline Posts: 2172 west cornwall Gender: Drives: Merc E220 estate,previous ride 2.5 elite estate	Re: Air Con, Now Where!! Reply #9 - 09. May 2011 at 19:16 Stallion wrote on 09. May 2011 at 19:11: BIG NO! i did check the compressor with the mate, everytime he switched the heating it came on? What about condenser? just another thought,is your external temp display showing the correct temp as if its not I believe that can mess with the aircon
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Stallion Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1008 Romford Gender: Drives: 2001 --> Irmscher 3.2 Elite <--	Re: Air Con, Now Where!! Reply #10 - 09. May 2011 at 19:17 there is dye (thats what i was told) when i opened the valve bright green stuff was noticable (assuming dye) but dont know how to spot it! Another thing when the guy regassed it, he made me touch the low pessure valve pipe which is further away, and that was ICE COLD, now that same pipe isnt cold?
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Reply #11 - 09. May 2011 at 19:19

henryd wrote on 09. May 2011 at 19:16:

Stallion wrote on 09. May 2011 at 19:11:

BIG NO! i did check the compressor with the mate, everytime he switched the heating it came on? What about condenser?

just another thought,is your external temp display showing the correct temp as if its not I believe that can mess with the aircon

my CID is buggered! Angry

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Re: Air Con, Now Where!!
Reply #12 - 09. May 2011 at 19:19

Stallion wrote on 09. May 2011 at 19:17:

there is dye (thats what i was told) when i opened the valve bright green stuff was noticable (assuming dye) but dont know how to spot it!

Another thing when the guy regassed it, he made me touch the low pessure valve pipe which is further away, and that was ICE COLD, now that same pipe isnt cold?

Thats odd ,if there is enough gas in the system to activate the compressor then it should work

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Andy B Over Active Poster Offline Posts: 21988 Bury Lancs Gender: Drives: 1999 3.0 Elite auto/TDM	Re: Air Con, Now Where!! Reply #13 - 09. May 2011 at 19:22 henryd wrote on 09. May 2011 at 19:19: ..... Thats odd ,if there is enough gas in the system to activate the compressor then it should work assuming the compressor is going on stroke .....
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Reply #14 - 09. May 2011 at 19:22

Stallion wrote on 09. May 2011 at 19:17:

there is dye (thats what i was told) when i opened the valve bright green stuff was noticable (assuming dye) but dont know how to spot it!

Another thing when the guy regassed it, he made me touch the low pessure valve pipe which is further away, and that was ICE COLD, now that same pipe isnt cold?

that was cold when air con was was running, and it was ice cold inside too, now the cabin doesnt get cold neither does the pipe!

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