Hi, I have a ford focus 2013 1.0. The AC does not work. I tested the relay and the fuse and they are fine. The compressor clutch does not engage on pressing the AC button. Now, after lots of googling it could be a ?low pressure lock out. I would like to know to test if it is actually low pressure that is causing the clutch to not engage without no/less tools. I have a multimeter. I do not want to regas without confirming the clutch and the compressor work. Thank you.

My money is on you are low on gas

2 hours ago, noobie4wheeler said:

.... I do not want to regas without confirming the clutch and the compressor work...

If you go to one of the multiple 'KwikFit' type garages (other brands are available), they offer a money back guarantee when recharging A/C. If it doesn't work, you'll get a full refund so no risk in doing so.

5 hours ago, StephenFord said:

If you go to one of the multiple 'KwikFit' type garages (other brands are available), they offer a money back guarantee when recharging A/C. If it doesn't work, you'll get a full refund so no risk in doing so.

Thank you i will do that

FORScan will tell you the gas pressure if I remember correctly you need about 300kpa minimum for the a/c to run.

7 hours ago, noobie4wheeler said:

Thank you i will do that

Remember to report back here on result, it'll help the next person with a similar query 👍

On 8/23/2023 at 7:29 AM, noobie4wheeler said:

I have a multimeter. I do not want to regas without confirming the clutch and the compressor work. Thank you.

1. connect the relay pins 30-87 or

2. run a live to the ac coil.

only run it for a few seconds because you could seize the compressor.

On 8/23/2023 at 9:28 PM, StephenFord said:

Remember to report back here on result, it'll help the next person with a similar query 👍

Hey, it worked! Thank you. It's blowing very cool air but it smells like a rat died inside. I will replace the pollen filter. However, I don't know why it smelled like that when it was with the compressor on and not before when I was using just the fan or heating. (Have recently started to learn to things on my own car)

7 hours ago, Stuart35 said:

1. connect the relay pins 30-87 or

2. run a live to the ac coil.

only run it for a few seconds because you could seize the compressor.

Thank you. I will keep that in mind. For now the AC is working with the regas. But your comment will certainly help me in the future!

2 hours ago, noobie4wheeler said:

Hey, it worked! Thank you. It's blowing very cool air but it smells like a rat died inside. I will replace the pollen filter. However, I don't know why it smelled like that when it was with the compressor on and not before when I was using just the fan or heating. (Have recently started to learn to things on my own car)

get stocked up with a few of these while half price, will make the air-con smell nice again 

https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/296337771

13 hours ago, andypsp said:

get stocked up with a few of these while half price, will make the air-con smell nice again 

https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/296337771

Great catch! I've paid £10 each in the past for similar, just nipped into Tesco and bought a few!

they normally have them on offer at least once a year. wilko has them on offer now and again, but as it`s getting ready to close-down they wont have much of anything in the shops now 🙁

SPAR!

Was in one this morning and saw this, was really shocked. Yes, I know Spar in general is a ripoff, being just an 'emergency' shop, not one for the weekly trolley, but still, at £10, 4 x Tesco price? Wonder who buys them apart from guys who have a company supplied fuel card and knock a bit of shopping on it to ease their bills!

some sucker will pay that price in spar 🤣 , think if you look the average price is around £6+ depending on the brand. i can remember about 10yrs ago poundland had the air-con cleaners in i had a job-lot then (thats when they never sold anything over £1 ) 😁

On 8/25/2023 at 12:19 AM, andypsp said:

get stocked up with a few of these while half price, will make the air-con smell nice again 

https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/296337771

never seen these before so i am interested to see what the results will be, might get a few at that price.