Clio182 AC Issue

[whereislee]

Hi all,

So I had the AC regassed at kwik fit when I had the MOT done in 2021, no issue at all and was advised the system didn't have any leaks. Fast forward 15 months later and the AC is blowing hot and I thought it was out of gas again. I did press the AC button on the way to the garage and did hear it going but barely any cold air. After going to the garage the compressor doesn't seem to want to turn on at all and again was told the system holds pressure fine. Could this be a sensor issue?

 

[hopgop1]

This thread might be useful, not sure if it's exactly the same thing.

Air con electrical problem

Hi, Just been to get my air con regassed at a local garage as the a/c pump didnt appear to switch on when you hit the a/c button. It turns out that the a/c system was fine and reasonably air tight. The problem is something electrical! :dead: The pump it self is fine as they managed to force it...

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[SharpyClio]

Get them to check the valves, they’re a common point if failure but they are not part of the pressure test as the test system is plugged into them, they should be replaced at a regas but no one does.

 

[whereislee]

Get them to check the valves, they’re a common point if failure but they are not part of the pressure test as the test system is plugged into them, they should be replaced at a regas but no one does.

Thanks Sharpy! Great point. I just had a look at the system and checked the valves and it turns out there is no gas in the system at all. I did notice some dye coming out from under the cap on Saturday after going to the garage. The larger valve looks to be a bit damp so definitely some failure there. Is the valve something I can replace myself or get the shop to do it when I go for a regas?

 

[SharpyClio]

Thanks Sharpy! Great point. I just had a look at the system and checked the valves and it turns out there is no gas in the system at all. I did notice some dye coming out from under the cap on Saturday after going to the garage. The larger valve looks to be a bit damp so definitely some failure there. Is the valve something I can replace myself or get the shop to do it when I go for a regas?

Thyre pretty easy to replace but tbh for what they cost and the time it takes id just let the garage do it, its a 2min job, max and might as well do it once they pull out any remaining gas.

 

[whereislee]

Spoke with ATS who I had it booked in with to regas, they don't replace valves. Said they are bigger than regular tyre Schrader. Any recommendations to do this + regas? Thanks!

 

[Clio_fool]

Try googling mobile AC regas. I just did and found one with a review that said he'd changed valves and done loads of checks on an aircon. I'll be booking him Monday!

 

[SharpyClio]

Just avoid chains really, they’ll do the bare minimum. My garage says they don’t know how the chains make money on regas as they charge £75 which always includes the valves even if they appear fine.