Air Con Possibly Not Working

[Richard gal]

Hi

Now the long awaited global warming has arrived, my galaxy does not seem to cool very well, is there an error/warning system for low pressure?

 

I have the electronic dual climate control system

 

And as a secondary question on this, in winter it will suddenly fog up the front screen after 40 miles or so driving, switching on the screen heater clears it but what caused it?

[santefe999]

Hi. When you turn the ignition switch on does the electronic air con panel flash at you for about 15 seconds or does it immediately come on and stay on? If it flashes there undoubtedly is a fault and I suspect it may be low on gas. Did you leave it running on Auto throughout the winter? I have been told that it is best to run the air con throughout the year as this stops the sediment in the system rotting the seals. Get the system tested. A refill is expensive at frauds but an independent will do the job just as well and a lot cheaper.

[MrT]

There is a low/high pressure switch and when that detects abnormal it usually shows by the climate control display panel flashing when you first start the car. If this is activated the clutch on the air con will not engage. However this warning is usually at a "last resort" level and the power of the air con has fallen away long before this happens. The sudden misting of windows also points to the air con not drying out the air in winter. The air con on the Galaxy is not powerful enough (in my opinion) for the amount of glass and size of car and even when working well, on a very sunny hot day, the Sun shining on your arms can make you feel hot.

 

The simplest test of how well it works is to get a

[Richard gal]

Thanks guys

Always run it on auto at 20 degrees since i bought it last Nov.

The display does not flash but also the clutch never engages however i play with the settings.

So is that just low pressure then?

Edited April 18, 2007 by Richard gal

[santefe999]

That'swhere I would look first. Good luck. It's getting warmer! Anywhere near London? These guys are brilliant! http://www.airconditioningforcars.co.uk/ Edited April 18, 2007 by santefe999

[Richard gal]

Not near London, and as there is still some warranty i will take it to fords.