icecoolpsycho Posted April 7, 2011 Report Posted April 7, 2011 Hiya . Just tried finding the low pressure air con port on my MK 1 1999 2.3 Petrol Galaxy. Looked behind drivers indicator and found nothing. Took wheel surround away on drivers side front wheel and saw a big black box. (not sure what that is :)). Any ideas ?? Quote
sparky Paul Posted April 7, 2011 Report Posted April 7, 2011 Hiya . Just tried finding the low pressure air con port on my MK 1 1999 2.3 Petrol Galaxy. Looked behind drivers indicator and found nothing. Took wheel surround away on drivers side front wheel and saw a big black box. (not sure what that is :)). Any ideas ?? The black lump hanging down in front of the offside wheel is the receiver/dryer. The port is directly above this, below the offside indicator - which you have to remove for access. Quote
icecoolpsycho Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Posted April 8, 2011 okay just had the thing recharged. Goes to a lovely cool temperature :). but then the compressor stops. It has a mind of its own. Sometimes it will come on sometimes not. When it does the system works fine. Any ideas?? The air con switch light always stays on. Quote
Goofygolfer Posted April 8, 2011 Report Posted April 8, 2011 okay just had the thing recharged. Goes to a lovely cool temperature :). but then the compressor stops. It has a mind of its own. Sometimes it will come on sometimes not. When it does the system works fine. Any ideas?? The air con switch light always stays on. Perhaps there is something wrong with the compressor clutch not engaging properly?? Quote
sparky Paul Posted April 8, 2011 Report Posted April 8, 2011 okay just had the thing recharged. Goes to a lovely cool temperature :). but then the compressor stops. It has a mind of its own. Sometimes it will come on sometimes not. When it does the system works fine. Any ideas?? The air con switch light always stays on. From the symptoms you describe, my first guess would be that it's overcharged with gas. Double check with whoever did the work that it hasn't been charged with the quantity for the double A/C system. On the manual A/C system, the indicator on the switch will illuminate regardless of whether it's working or not. Faulty pressure switch, pump clutch or associated wiring is also possibility. Quote
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