Another climate control problem

**24vElite** · 8th May 2008, 15:44

Probably following all the recent good weather there seems to be a lot of air con problems being noticed.
Noticed this week that mine (climate control) was not cooling and only blowing warm air from the vents, despite temperature being set to "low" (<16C).
Had the system regassed at Kwik Fit today (system evacuated, checked for leaks, refilled and repressurised). But still not blowing cold air, cooler but not cold. Guy at Kwik Fit said it may be the compressor, but I'm not so sure. When switched to auto the fan speed goes to max, so presumably the temperature sensors are working OK as the system realises it needs to blow increased cold air. So any ideas what else I can look at before I take it to be looked at? Heard about problems with servo motors, would this be the sort of problem that this would cause?
Any ideas?

**spuddevans** · 8th May 2008, 16:38

Someone with an advanced diagnostic kit can tell you if the compressor's working. I know with my kit (OpelscannerCan) I get a readout of the pressure of the aircon gas, that'd tell you if the compressor's actually working.

Tim

**Gsi3.2** · 8th May 2008, 17:36

if it's blowing cold air of some degree of chill then i very much doubt it would be the servo motors.. my money is on the AC system still..

Does the condensor get cold as well?..( the front most 'rad')
how new is the pollen filter ( affects how much air actually flows)

if the system is fully gassed ( which being kwik fit i'd be getting checked..

.) then it does point to the compressor... but before spending out over £500 just on the parts, i'd get it totally checked out by a proper Aircon place.. kwikfit just won't know.

**Gsi3.2** · 8th May 2008, 17:36

if it's blowing cold air of some degree of chill then i very much doubt it would be the servo motors.. my money is on the AC system still..

Does the condensor get cold as well?..( the front most 'rad')
how new is the pollen filter ( affects how much air actually flows)

if the system is fully gassed ( which being kwik fit i'd be getting checked..

.) then it does point to the compressor... but before spending out over £500 just on the parts, i'd get it totally checked out by a proper Aircon place.. kwikfit just won't know.

**24vElite** · 8th May 2008, 20:08

Originally Posted by Gsi3.2

if it's blowing cold air of some degree of chill then i very much doubt it would be the servo motors.. my money is on the AC system still..

Does the condensor get cold as well?..( the front most 'rad')
how new is the pollen filter ( affects how much air actually flows)

if the system is fully gassed ( which being kwik fit i'd be getting checked..

.) then it does point to the compressor... but before spending out over £500 just on the parts, i'd get it totally checked out by a proper Aircon place.. kwikfit just won't know.

Just had a quick check and none of the coolant pipes seem to be getting cold nor is the front condensor rad very cold. Thinking about it I have not seen any pools of water under the car after using the CC. Would this still suggest a compressor problem?
Haven't had chance to check the pollen filter or the servo motors yet, will have a look over the weekend. After that it's into the garage to see what I can get under warranty.