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06-11-2013, 03:49 PM | #1 | ||
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Location: Perth, WA
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Our A/C stopped working today, the vents just blow out 'normal' air.
Here is some information I think may be relevant:
So from my very limited understanding I'm assuming that the compressor is working fine due to the ice on the pipes but the cold isn't being circulated into the air vents. I find it odd that the R1 relay for the A/C is missing but I'm presuming it always has been or isn't required? Given the information provided can anyone point me in the right direction? |
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06-11-2013, 06:45 PM | #2 | ||
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Further investigation tells me that the R1 Relay for the A/C isn't required on a Fairmont due to the climate control.
Apparently the frost on the aircon pipes isn't a good thing either and might indicate a blockage? |
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06-11-2013, 08:24 PM | #3 | ||
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Having issues with A/C on my series II XR-8 ute as well (see my thread) so I've been searching these forums and in doing so may have also come across an answer to your query as well.
Get an A/C mechanic to check the TX valve, there is a mesh filter in there that may get blocked. The pipe will freeze before it but no cold air from the vents. You will need the A/c bloke because he will have to recover and then refill the gas. Replacement valve about 12-15 dollars plus labour and gas, my fix was just a tad more serious and alot more expensive! |
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07-11-2013, 01:07 AM | #4 | ||
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Thanks Fantome, appreciate your reply
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07-11-2013, 10:54 AM | #5 | |||
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Bummer of a time to fail with the hot weather starting up. Cant help much with actual cooling problem, but the LCD going dull or off is a common fault and won't affect aircon performance. There is a company in Melbourne that fixes the LCD for good from about $120.00 http://liquidxtal.com/index_ford.html |
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10-11-2013, 04:37 AM | #6 | ||
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I had my CC display repaired by the above company (per mif73) 3+ years ago and it has worked fine since. I paid for an exchange unit.
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