Hey folks - just wondering i've got aircon in my 94 import tubby but when i press the button is doesn't come on the light doesn't come on and the engine revs don't change or anything so i'm sure its not working, when i press the econ button it lights up but again no load on the engine and air isn't being cooled.
Wondering if this is a fuse thats blown or does the thing need regassed?
Thanks guys
Air Conditioning?
Moderators: IMOC Moderators, IMOC Committee Members
Re: Air Conditioning?
Might need a re-gas. If gas is low the air-con compressor will not kick in. Might be bulb on switch if econ is lighting up.
-
- Posts: 697
- Joined: Sun Jan 02, 2005 2:33 am
- Location: Ayrshire
Re: Air Conditioning?
Would the econ light come on if the thing needed a regas?
How can i check the level?
Where is the aircon fuse so i can check that too?
Is there any relays related to the aircon i should check also - i can't find any aircon fuses in the uk spec manual (3S-GE) ....perhaps its a jap only thing?
How can i check the level?
Where is the aircon fuse so i can check that too?
Is there any relays related to the aircon i should check also - i can't find any aircon fuses in the uk spec manual (3S-GE) ....perhaps its a jap only thing?
Re: Air Conditioning?
If it were a fuse I'd expect neither light to come on - but it's easy to check the fuse, it's either under the front bonnet next to the passenger side headlight, or it's in the engine bay.
As for regassing, I wasn't aware that the light stops working if that's the case, although I've heard of flashing lights if low on gas
As for regassing, I wasn't aware that the light stops working if that's the case, although I've heard of flashing lights if low on gas
-
- Posts: 1167
- Joined: Wed Dec 15, 2004 7:50 pm
- Location: Midlands
Re: Air Conditioning?
It sounds like 2 things, 1. the bulb/led is gone in the button and 2.It needs a re gas and new seals,before the compressor breaks its cuts out if the gas is low to prevent damage. I got a re gas with lubricant to rejuvenate the seals for £150( this included getting the rest of the old illegal gas out).
-
- Posts: 697
- Joined: Sun Jan 02, 2005 2:33 am
- Location: Ayrshire
Re: Air Conditioning?
I'll get it regassed - my mates in that line of work and he regassed my last car for free so i'll get him to do the MR2 for me next time i see him.
Where is the top up valve for it because he won't know where it is.
I'll also change the bulb - how do i change if - is it a normal bulb of integrated into the switch?
Where is the top up valve for it because he won't know where it is.
I'll also change the bulb - how do i change if - is it a normal bulb of integrated into the switch?
Re: Air Conditioning?
It's a shame your not closer mate. The gas in yours is R134a. That's the legal stuff. Would re-gas it for £25. Plenty of places will be able to do this for you. Just hope it's not your condensor that's took a stone. Gets expensive then.
-
- Posts: 1167
- Joined: Wed Dec 15, 2004 7:50 pm
- Location: Midlands
Re: Air Conditioning?
[quote="Kenny-Boost"]
Where is the top up valve for it because he won't know where it is.
quote]
If i remember correctly, it was under the plastic covering which surrounds the spare wheel under the bonnet.
Where is the top up valve for it because he won't know where it is.
quote]
If i remember correctly, it was under the plastic covering which surrounds the spare wheel under the bonnet.
-
- Posts: 697
- Joined: Sun Jan 02, 2005 2:33 am
- Location: Ayrshire
Re: Air Conditioning?
Thanks for all the replies guy - i'll take a look at the condenser (thats the aircons radiator, correct?) and i'll replace that bulb and see how it goes.
If it is the condenser i'll get in touch with one of the breakers i.e. gtschris.com and see if he has another one
Its all just time and money innit lol!
Anyone know how i'm gonna change this bulb?
If it is the condenser i'll get in touch with one of the breakers i.e. gtschris.com and see if he has another one
Its all just time and money innit lol!
Anyone know how i'm gonna change this bulb?