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JonnyCJ Member Since: 25 Apr 2011 Location: Wirral Posts: 333 |
Had exactly the same this afternoon. Aircon was fully re-gassed a month or so ago and held a vacuum for 20mins before being pressurised.
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Tue Jun 25 2024 4:56pm |
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Andy K Member Since: 18 Sep 2015 Location: GL Posts: 4925 |
You could try a hose clamp on the drivers side under the bonnet.
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Tue Jun 25 2024 5:38pm |
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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 8958 |
When was it last re-gassed? 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
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Tue Jun 25 2024 6:34pm |
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gogsy1956 Member Since: 15 Jun 2013 Location: Tyne and Wear Posts: 939 |
Condenser is a prime candidate,, happened on mine,, they have a habit of corroding along the bottom edge. Pulling a vacuum for 20 mins is not a good test. Re-gas with a dye and any leaks will be easier to spot, also make sure it is filled to the correct charge or it will never work correctly. 2010 RRS, TDV8
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Tue Jun 25 2024 6:57pm |
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GrumpyPenguin Member Since: 06 Mar 2024 Location: Thanet Kent Posts: 11 |
I could try clamping off the "heater" hose but have not got a clue which one it is.
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Tue Jun 25 2024 7:10pm |
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Andy K Member Since: 18 Sep 2015 Location: GL Posts: 4925 |
Which AC fan ? |
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Tue Jun 25 2024 7:23pm |
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gogsy1956 Member Since: 15 Jun 2013 Location: Tyne and Wear Posts: 939 |
Compressor is easy enough to check and rules out a major part of the system,, you should be able to hear or see the clutch pulling in when your assistant switches the AC on. Even a small leak will empty the system in days 2010 RRS, TDV8
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Tue Jun 25 2024 8:08pm |
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Andy K Member Since: 18 Sep 2015 Location: GL Posts: 4925 |
These are variable compressors. So you don’t hear them click in and out.
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Tue Jun 25 2024 8:14pm |
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JonnyCJ Member Since: 25 Apr 2011 Location: Wirral Posts: 333 |
Thanks all for the input - will see what the garage says. |
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Wed Jun 26 2024 7:50am |
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GrumpyPenguin Member Since: 06 Mar 2024 Location: Thanet Kent Posts: 11 |
Thanks for all the input so far.
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Fri Jun 28 2024 12:10pm |
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GrumpyPenguin Member Since: 06 Mar 2024 Location: Thanet Kent Posts: 11 |
It looks like the compressor is faulty, so wallet prepared for emptying. |
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Tue Jul 02 2024 1:08pm |
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JonnyCJ Member Since: 25 Apr 2011 Location: Wirral Posts: 333 |
Mine’s a new condenser, £100 plus £30 regas at the local National Tyres. Worth investigating a used compressor ? Plenty around on eBay |
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Tue Jul 02 2024 1:13pm |
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