Avenger1978 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 My Ac clutch isnt angaging when i press the Ac button in the car so no cold air, i check the gas with Halfords ac gauge reader and its half full still any ideas how i could fix this?, i havent drove the car since checking it (has its been to hot), i have check all fuse's in engine bay all seem to be ok but i havent drove the car for a while only checked it when it was idle.. would i after be driving it for the ac clutch to engage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wase16ll Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 no idea of the accuracy of that guage, but first step to me would be get it recharged..AC wont work if pressure is low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1978 Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 so if it thinks it low in gas it will not engage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wase16ll Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1978 Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 i filled it up now with gas, now the clutch is engaging for a few secs, turning off for a sec, then engaging for a few... keeps doin it, is that normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1978 Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btmaldon Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Yes. Quite normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1978 Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Thanks hope it is quite normal, its just that my vauxhall insignia cdti Ac clutch stays active and dosnt go off every 3 secs.. so just thought i had a problem.i get too paranoid over things i do lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Sounds to me like your radiator fan is dead. The Mk3 only has one fan for both the radiator and air con - if there's no air flowing through the a/c radiator then it won't work. Three ways to confirm; First, run the a/c with the bonnet up, and have a look to see if the fan is going. Second, go for a drive, try the air con. If it works with the car moving, but not when the car's been sat for a few minutes, your fan is likely dead. Last, get a bit of two-core wire and hook the fan up direct to the battery. It's easier to do this with the fan off the car, but possible with it on (you need to anchor the rad at the top, and undo the mounting brackets below to get the fan out, and I guarantee the bolts will be siezed solid, so your only other alternative would be to wiggle it out the top way, which is do-able but very awkward). Disclaimer: Getting you hands near the fan while its running is a great way to amputate your own fingers. Do so at your own risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1978 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 The rad fan is working comes on when i press the ac. And when you turn the engine off,you hear the fan dieing down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Ford UK Shop
Sponsored Ad
Name: eBay
Ford Model: FordUK Shop
Ford Year: 2024
Latest Deals
Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessoriesDisclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.