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Vauxhall vectra: Hi I have vauxhall vectra 1.8 the ac is not

 
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Hi I have vauxhall vectra 1.8 the ac is not giving out any cold air gas presure is good 38 psi the pump is cutting in as you can hear the rev,s drop when you switch it on . was working fine last year. Any idea,s /

 

Country: United Kingdom
Make: Vauxhall
Model: vectra
Year: 2000
Engine: 1.8

Submitted: 320 days and 21 hours ago.
Category: UK Car
Value: £22
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  350matt replied 320 days and 21 hours ago.

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1st thing to check is that the AC rad / condenser is clear of any debris and there's nothing in front of the air flow to it, next ensure that the AC pump drive belt isn't slipping and if any doubt replace it.

 

Also check that if there's a pollen filter to the cabin air inlet that this is clean and free flowing
Next you can test components simply by checking the temperatures by touching them with the system running.
with the engine at operating temperature and the AC turned on it should be as follows:
A hot compressor / pump
A hot high pressure refrigerant line from the compressor to the condenser
A hot condenser on the inlet
A warm condenser on the outlet
A warm liquid line from the condenser to the evaporator (before the expansion valve or orifice tube)
A cold evaporator outlet line
A cold low pressure refrigerant line to the compressor


If you get a different result from the above then suspect a blockage in the line or the component whose temperature is abnormal, this can be confirmed with a pressure test350matt41089.6049640046

Customer replied 320 days and 21 hours ago.

high pressure pipe from pump is hot going to condenser then rad ? pump is hot but high pressure pipe at the top by filling valve ic cold


 

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Expert:  350matt replied 320 days and 20 hours ago.

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that sounds right so its likely that the compressor is working fine
If the car's temperature control is OK ( does it do hot as well as cold?) then its possible the AC rad inside the car is blocked up.

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