Re: Mk1 Focus TDCI Aircon (UK)

thanks Chris - will fiddle accordingly.

"Chris Whelan" <cawhelan@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> Acedrew wrote:
>
>> My 52 reg 1.8 TDCi Focus has been sat unused for a month while I've
been
>> on holiday.
>>
>> Having driven it today for the first time since, it seems the Aircon
isnt
>> working at all.
>>
>> i.e the blower works, the Aircon light comes on with the switch, but no
>> cold air.
>>
>> Selecting re-circ doesnt make any difference.
>>
>> Its been very cold around here in the last few weeks - not sure if this
>> may be a factor.
>>
>> Are there any DIY actions I can take, or am I off to see the Aircon
man??
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> Andy
>
> The A/C won't work if the ambient is 4 deg C or less.
>
> Can you hear the clunk of the A/C compressor electric clutch engaging? 
> (This
> won't happen if the low pressure switch has opened due to loss of gas.)
If
> not, check the fuse.
>
> If the clutch is not engaging, and you feel confident in your ability to

> do
> so, next step would be to *briefly* bridge the low pressure switch
> connector. If the clutch then engages, it's likely there is no gas in
the
> system. Caveat: do no run like this for more than a few seconds or the
> compressor will be destroyed!
>
> Have you had the car for some time? If so, has the A/C ever been
regassed?
>
> Best bet is that you will indeed need a trip to the Aircon man.
>
> Chris
>
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