HELP

I have a 2000 Focus TDDI LX. when I switch on the AIR CON, the little green light comes on but nothing happens. I have found the relevant relay in the fuse box and it does not appear to be energised. If I remove the relay and short out the relevant terminals, I can hear the compressor solenoid engage but still the air from the vents is not cold. Does anybody know if there is an interlock which prevents the compressor engaging if there is low gas pressure?

Any suggestions??

 

low pressure switch mate you will find it is short of gas the gas is r134a

 

Thanks for that! Just got to find someone to gas it up for me now. the local dealership don't have the facility.

Thanks again

 

where abouts are you

 

Cumbria (South Lakes, furness peninsula)

 

cumbria trnasmission in ulverston do it mate....or most air con companies...agrelek in barrow....someone like that or bring it lancaster and i'll get it done for you.....

Best regards

Ian

 

Cheers

Cumbria transmissions is only about 4miles away. I'll give them a try.

 

I could of done it for ya mate but iam in notts

 

the question is, why is the system low on gas?

they do leak a certain amount over time, but it shouldn't be that much. no point just filling it again, find the leak first. also, how much oil have you lost? does that need topping up too? a professional company will see you right on these points, a bodger will just vacuum the system down and then fill it with gas. be careful with who you use, but one that's recomended should be good.

 

Cumbria Transmissions want £50.00 for the job. £25.00 to leak check and another £25.00 to re-gas. Doesn't sound to bad to me. what does anybody else think?

Cheers

 

£50 is about right mate....most dealers want £60 - £80

Regards

Ian

 

this is a good price mate