Air Con Problem

[jaymdee]

For the last few weeks, my air con light has been flashing. I assumed this was due to needing a regas, but after doing a search on the forum last night, I now think there may be a problem.

 

If I put the AC on, the revs rise, but after 2-3 seconds they drop again and the light flashes. With the bonnet up I noticed a bit of a screeching sound when it kicked in - although this could be normal and just me being paranoid.

 

I've disconnected the clutch switch (pic) and the air con comes on, goes cold and the light does not flash, so I guess the compressor is at least working.

 

I've also done the diagnostics and the 2 lights above the Auto button flash - I think this means normal operation - so what's the problem??

 

thanks for any assistance

 

J

[Sandy-m2]

Sorry to drag up an old thread, i now have this problem - i'm going to do the test tomorrow but did anyone get to the bottom of this?

[jaymdee]

Yes mate:

 

The AC refrigerant had leaked out and caused the compressor unit bearing to weld itself, so it wouldn't turn. Needed a new compressor, plus fitting, testing etc. A few other new parts also needed (expansion valve and drier) and a lot of labour to fit!!

[wile e coyote]

I had this earlyer in the year,Got a new 1 from the USA, A lot bloody cheaper than ere.

Look on ebay there is a company that does recon think it was $300 that inc del mate

[Sandy-m2]

you dont happen to remember the company name?