AC Compressor clutch no workie. After having the van for a year, I figured the AC was just crap even after getting it re-gassed. However, after a bit of googling, I've come to understand how it works and it seems like I'm getting no power to the compressor. I split the connector at the pump, put the multimeter on it, started up and engaged AC
Here are the most common causes of an AC system not blowing cold in the Opel Astra: Lack of Refrigerant. Your Astra’s air conditioner will not work if the refrigerant level is too low. In fact, most compressors won’t even cycle on without the right amount of refrigerant pressure (this saves them from eating themselves).
I have a 2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTI 8V (Z19DT engine) Elite (it has Climate Control) Today the AC suddenly stopped blowing cold air, it worked fine yesterday so I took my OPCOM unit to read the codes and there are no trouble codes, so I checked the live data and took a freeze frame. It has this to say about the AC in the live data/freeze frame:
Everything is fully working. When I use right indicator after few seconds I flashed quickly and I have a message check rear indicator light. Everything is fine. Plus most of the time rear light driving side are not switched on first time. After move the wheel on and off few time is working. Any idea what is wrong. Thanks.
Perhaps you've got a faulty bulb or connection and so the power hasn't been turned back on yet. It's not impossible but I doubt it's the wiring. Also try disconnecting the battery overnight to reset the UEC. Specialising in repairing & rebuilding Vauxhall 6 speed gearboxes. www.m32guy.co.uk - info@m32guy.co.uk.
Here is a step by step guide. Press the air con switch look under the bonnet to see if the air con compressor clutch is engaged and rotating. If not remove the air filter housing. Disconnect the plug from the compressor and check that there is 12 volts with engine running and air con switched on.
How to access cabin fuses in Opel/Vauxhall Astra J and where is OBD2 on-board diagnostic port? Checking for blown fuses is one of the first diagnostic proced
Button presses (e.g. changing Station) still emits a beep. It's happened a few times and was resolved by either locking up and leaving car for about 5 mins or by going into FM Mode and searching for a station - but tonight neither has worked. Must also point out that when you make a call, no sound from the other party comes through the speakers.
C-A-R Compressors Australia. Imformation Video about why the TS - AH Astra Compressors have a high failure rate and what to know, if you own one of these
This is a video tutorial on how to diagnose and fix a AC System in an automobile. We cover how A/C works and what happens when it goes wrong, then how to fix
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