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 carlos esteban
Regular  Location: Lima Registered: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 252 Status: Offline |
Post #1
Hi guys, Im having a strange situation with my A/C. Since this morning, no cold air is coming from vents when I turn on A/C. Green light is on, compressor kicks in, fans work at slow speed, but no cold air comes form the vents, just "normal" air!!! I`vhe checked, fuses, connectors, blower, etc, and cannot find the reason why this is happening? Any ideas?Best, |
 Posted 17th Mar 2010 at 23:12
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RichardE
Seasoned Pro  Location: In a computer Registered: 20 Feb 2006 Posts: 3,936 Status: Offline |
Post #2
It sounds like all the electrics are working fine.Seems to be enough gas in the system to let the compressor kick in but I would have that checked as the first port of call. (So have it re-gassed - they'll pressure check the system at the same time) ________________________________________ Volvo XC60 SE Lux Premium AWD + Appearance Packs + Various Options |
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Posted 17th Mar 2010 at 23:30
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carlos esteban
Regular Location: Lima Registered: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 252 Status: Offline |
Post #3
Yes Richard, everything seems to be ok. I can even se the gas passing thru the small bottle that is in the left part of the bay. Do you know if there is there any element that can be stucked and could be the reason why only "outisde" air ir comming in? Because Ive tried to see if "dry" air comes out when you set the temperature to hot and A/C on, but no effect. It seems just outside normal air.Best, |
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Posted 17th Mar 2010 at 23:38
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RichardE
Seasoned Pro Location: In a computer Registered: 20 Feb 2006 Posts: 3,936 Status: Offline |
Post #4
I would say its either going to be lack of gas (Definately get this checked)OR the evapourator which is behind the dash. This can fail but typically doesnt because there's not much too it. The gas shouldnt get blocked, there isnt anything in the system that would block it apart from the filter but that shouldnt block it either. Out of curiosity, I assume the temperature where you are isnt 3C or below? Aircon wont come on if this is the case. ________________________________________ Volvo XC60 SE Lux Premium AWD + Appearance Packs + Various Options |
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Posted 18th Mar 2010 at 00:17
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carlos esteban
Regular Location: Lima Registered: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 252 Status: Offline |
Post #5
Definatelt Im gonna check the gas, but I still can see throug the window in the bottle that is plenty of it. The temperature here is 32 |
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Posted 18th Mar 2010 at 00:33
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carlos esteban
Regular Location: Lima Registered: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 252 Status: Offline |
Post #6
Leave it in the garage this afternoon. They just call back and said gas was to low to cold air but just enough to kick in compressor. Im gonna pick it up in an hour. They have put a "tint" in the gas to let them know where is leaking. I hope is not the evaporator!Thanks Richard! |
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Posted 18th Mar 2010 at 02:26
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james_gti6
Senior User  Location: Goodwick Registered: 18 Jan 2010 Posts: 528 Status: Offline |
Post #7
it sounds like the expansion valve, this causes the drop in pressure to give you your cold air, get it checked by a air con technician and they will be able to tell bt the high and low pressure gauges ________________________________________ if i dont see you in the mattress il see you in the spring |
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Posted 18th Mar 2010 at 02:31
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carlos esteban
Regular Location: Lima Registered: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 252 Status: Offline |
Post #8
James, where is located the expansion valve? |
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Posted 18th Mar 2010 at 02:39
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james_gti6
Senior User Location: Goodwick Registered: 18 Jan 2010 Posts: 528 Status: Offline |
Post #9
carlos esteban wrote: James, where is located the expansion valve? it should be on the bulkhead, if you follow the air con pipes, its sort of a cigarette packet size with the two pipes going through it, il pop the bonnet on mine tomorrow in work, i only got my 306 last week, but that is were they usually are this is what it looks like   ________________________________________ if i dont see you in the mattress il see you in the spring |
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Posted 18th Mar 2010 at 02:59
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t0mt0m
Regular  Location: Truro Registered: 18 Jan 2010 Posts: 495 Status: Offline |
Post #10
completely off topic sorry to hijack but where did you get that autodata software? I could do with that!  thanks! tom ________________________________________ 1997 Diablo Red 1.6 xs! crashed and scrapped!1998 Nile blue Gti 6 1999 Yamaha R6! maybe for sale soonish still in two minds! |
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Posted 18th Mar 2010 at 03:10
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james_gti6
Senior User Location: Goodwick Registered: 18 Jan 2010 Posts: 528 Status: Offline |
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t0mt0m wrote: completely off topic sorry to hijack but where did you get that autodata software? I could do with that! thanks! tom my boss has it in work, and i just sign in at home online, i would love to hand out the username and password, but i dont think i would be mr popular if he found out, i will be jobless  ________________________________________ if i dont see you in the mattress il see you in the spring |
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Posted 18th Mar 2010 at 03:16
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t0mt0m
Regular Location: Truro Registered: 18 Jan 2010 Posts: 495 Status: Offline |
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yea thats fair enough! bet its quite expensive! looks like a handy tool!haha  ________________________________________ 1997 Diablo Red 1.6 xs! crashed and scrapped!1998 Nile blue Gti 6 1999 Yamaha R6! maybe for sale soonish still in two minds! |
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Posted 18th Mar 2010 at 03:19
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t0mt0m
Regular Location: Truro Registered: 18 Jan 2010 Posts: 495 Status: Offline |
Post #13
youd be mr popular on here.. but maybe not with your boss lol ________________________________________ 1997 Diablo Red 1.6 xs! crashed and scrapped!1998 Nile blue Gti 6 1999 Yamaha R6! maybe for sale soonish still in two minds! |
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Posted 18th Mar 2010 at 03:20
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james_gti6
Senior User Location: Goodwick Registered: 18 Jan 2010 Posts: 528 Status: Offline |
Post #14
if you ever need any info, just ask im more than willing to put up pics of what ever you want________________________________________ if i dont see you in the mattress il see you in the spring |
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Posted 18th Mar 2010 at 03:31
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carlos esteban
Regular Location: Lima Registered: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 252 Status: Offline |
Post #15
Excellent, Im gonna check that too.Best, |
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Posted 18th Mar 2010 at 03:43
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smegal
Seasoned Pro  Location: Leeds Registered: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 5,940 Status: Offline |
Post #16
t0mt0m wrote: yea thats fair enough! bet its quite expensive! looks like a handy tool! haha You can download autodata but it is tricky to use because anti virus software spits its dummy out ________________________________________ Ex SC-6Now in a Megane R26 |
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Posted 18th Mar 2010 at 05:29
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