Air con not clicking on

terryc101

ClioSport Club Member

  E92 330 - Mk1 16v

• Aug 3, 2015

• #1

Help...

Aircon was working fine Friday, I'm now in central Europe roasting to death. When I turn the air-con on it doesn't do the usual clonk and the fan isn't coming on etc.

Is there a fuse that could of blown? What could be the issue?

 

Chrisgti6

ClioSport Club Member

  MR2,TT V6,Swift,Mini

• Aug 3, 2015

• #2

Could have lost pressure, so the system won't power up.

Not sure on the fuse though, but i'd say it's highly unlikely.

 

sugbug

  Clio 172 turbo

• Aug 3, 2015

• #3

same happened to me, it needs a re gassing

 

Chrisgti6

ClioSport Club Member

  MR2,TT V6,Swift,Mini

• Aug 3, 2015

• #4

sugbug said:

same happened to me, it needs a re gassing

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It might, however if it is indeed because it needs regassing you need to investigate the cause for the rapid loss in the first place. It won't leak out in 3 days unless something happens.

It could of course be something else, but the usual cause of a non-working A/C is lack of refridgerant.

 

bozothenutter

ClioSport Club Member

  FF Arctic blue 182

• Aug 3, 2015

• #5

had that recently wioth the wife's Alfa.....might have had something to do with not checking the A/C system since buying the car....:tongueclosed:

not a total loss of performance , it just couldn't cope with 35deg + anymore.....

 

MicKPM

ClioSport Trader

  Clio16v/Zoe Z.E.50

• Aug 3, 2015

• #6

*Normally* when the refrigerant escapes it is for a reason (e.g.. a leak). A healthy system won't just lose pressure otherwise so it kind of winds me up when places just recharge and send you on your way. Chances are the seals are shot and need replacing OR you have a poor joint somewhere allowing the R134a to escape.

Did they inject a UV dye? If so, there may be a chance you can identify the source of the leak. If not, they've had you over and you'll need to spend a little more £££

 

bozothenutter

ClioSport Club Member

  FF Arctic blue 182

• Aug 3, 2015

• #7

I thought a system lost about 8% per year?

 

MicKPM

ClioSport Trader

  Clio16v/Zoe Z.E.50

• Aug 3, 2015

• #8

What percentage does your domestic fridge lose per year?

 

bozothenutter

ClioSport Club Member

  FF Arctic blue 182

• Aug 4, 2015

• #9

Just something i tead somewhere...
Must have been a aircon specialist folder!