HRF1T2020 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Hi What do ford do in a Aircon service? Having mine done March 1st as light comes on but nothing is happening to suggest it is working So as its just still under warranty, be best to get it ready for summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Recover any old gas, vac test the system briefly to check for leaks, refill the system if test passed. Not all AC parts will be covered by the warranty. If a stone has damaged the condenser for example, that wouldn't be covered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRF1T2020 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 2 hours ago, TomsFocus said: Recover any old gas, vac test the system briefly to check for leaks, refill the system if test passed. Not all AC parts will be covered by the warranty. If a stone has damaged the condenser for example, that wouldn't be covered. OK thank you Hopefully that's not the case with the under tray in place, but knowing my luck Knowing my luck though, guess they're pricey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 36 minutes ago, HRF1T2020 said: OK thank you Hopefully that's not the case with the under tray in place, but knowing my luck Knowing my luck though, guess they're pricey Stones come in through the front grill. There's nothing that can be done to stop them as the radiator needs as much airflow as possible of course. Do let us know how you get on, whether it just needed a regas or whether any repairs were needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRF1T2020 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Will update after its been done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRF1T2020 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 4 hours ago, TomsFocus said: Recover any old gas, vac test the system briefly to check for leaks, refill the system if test passed. Not all AC parts will be covered by the warranty. If a stone has damaged the condenser for example, that wouldn't be covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim H Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Has it just stopped working or has it not been working for a while? Remember the air-con may not work when the outside temp is very cold. On previous cars of mine (non-Ford) it didn't work at 4 deg C or below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Mine works at -4 deg. I think Ford recommend not using it in temperatures below +4 deg. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim H Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, Bobr said: Mine works at -4 deg. I think Ford recommend not using it in temperatures below +4 deg. Wasn't sure if light might be on but it not actually cooling anything, I must be wrong. I think it's not recommended to prevent the heater icing up and becoming a block of Ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRF1T2020 Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Jim H said: Has it just stopped working or has it not been working for a while? Remember the air-con may not work when the outside temp is very cold. On previous cars of mine (non-Ford) it didn't work at 4 deg C or below. Can't say how long, but noticed light comes on but no action, Usually you get a click or drop of revs as aircon activates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRF1T2020 Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 So dropped car off and mentioned it started to work again but not used as didn't want to cause any damage Also mentioned had smell I think anyway not sure if related to the air con or the fuel cap area, as the easy fuel area smells of petrol if put nose up to it Where as my other one does not. Anyway let's see what they find, I'm guessing nothing and all be serviced and regassed and de bacterial treated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRF1T2020 Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 So they have rang to say car is ready They couldn't find anything wrong or any smells They have serviced regassed and added a dye into the Aircon and suggested returning in a month so they can inspect for leaks, and the bacterial treatment may have rectified any smell I was picking up, so suck it and see I guess Think as I am getting car mot and serviced with my local trusted garage in 3 weeks will get them to inspect Also dealership were fitting new a pillar trim as they replaced it before but fitted badly, hoping when I pick up it's now a snug fit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRF1T2020 Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 So collected car A Pillar trim is much much better fit Car smells nice of lemon Seems more responsive than before or just me. Couldnt find anything with fuel system and nothing with the easy fuel cap, though he reckoned that is checked on the Mot? 🤔 Can smell fumes if I put my nose close to the first flap behind the external flap cover but I guess it's a petrol cap If I open that little flap can see the second flap which is locked as it should be till the filler goes in Can't smell it outside with external flap shut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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