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Title: Air con problem with FD
Post by: Bobfish on July 14, 2005, 08:52:53 PM

Guys,

fitted a new Aircon pump today (second hand but known working) but it does not work!

It LOOKS alot better than the last one, but when i switch the AC on, just the fan comes on - the pump does not start to turn. All wiring looks good and is connected. It is not a problem with the car as i removed the last one due to a fried clutch mechanism (the old one turned, by very jerkily)

Is there anyway to test? how do i make the cluth engage manually, apply 12v to the wire?

any help appreciated

Thanks

Title: Air con problem with FD
Post by: framey on July 15, 2005, 08:03:15 AM

Check any fuses and wiring to the a/c. Your "Fried" clutch may of blown the fuse and/or damaged your wiring.
Cant help you with the fuse location as I\'m at work and the cars at home.

If all checks out ok, and I was troubleshooting, I would put 12v onto the pump magnetic clutch to check the operation, next.

Title: Air con problem with FD
Post by: FD3UK on July 15, 2005, 08:09:51 AM

Have you had it recharged yet? The pump will not start if there is not enough pressure in the system.

Title: Air con problem with FD
Post by: Bobfish on July 15, 2005, 12:44:53 PM

No FD3UK i havent had it charged...

could this be the problem?

Title: Air con problem with FD
Post by: FD3UK on July 15, 2005, 01:49:42 PM

There is a pressure switch in the system which will stop the pump engaging if there is not enough pressure. I can\'t say you don\'t have another fault but this needs sorting first

Title: Air con problem with FD
Post by: Ianmcurtis on July 15, 2005, 11:02:23 PM

Mate - if you don\'t manage to get sorted I can recommend a first class specialist in hemel - seriously. What the guy doesn\'t know about car heating systems and air con \'aint worth knowing.

Ian.

Mazda Rotary Club

General => General Technical => Topic started by: Bobfish on July 14, 2005, 08:52:53 PM