Technical AC blows hot - was told compressor clutch not engaging and $2,000 just for the compressor... really?? HELP

[vsfleming13]

AC compressor clutch not engaging... ideas??? received an estimate for $3,600... ugh...help...

 

[varesecrazy]

Hi

There will be a complex chain of command before aircon works.

Was it working 6 months ago and six weeks ago.

Obvious issues:

No system pressure

Electrical sensor issue

Electrical supply issue

Mechanical failure


Your 500l is not a massive seller here in the UK.. so very few failures..or issues in this UK forum reported .. BUT..

Mechanically it will be related to our Big selling 2 door FIATs 500 and Punto

There will be info. On here
Charlie

 

[varesecrazy]

Air Con Help | FIAT Punto Evo

Hi Everybody I am new to this forum, and this is my first post,I am hoping some one can help me, I have a 2010 1.4 punto Evo, and the air conditioning compressor is stuck on, and I was wondering if I can simply remove the drive belt, and replace it for the non aircon, standard shorter version...

www.fiatforum.com

 

[vsfleming13]

Hi

There will be a complex chain of command before aircon works.

Was it working 6 months ago and six weeks ago.

Obvious issues:

No system pressure

Electrical sensor issue

Electrical supply issue

Mechanical failure


Your 500l is not a massive seller here in the UK.. so very few failures..or issues in this UK forum reported .. BUT..

Mechanically it will be related to our Big selling 2 door FIATs 500 and Punto

There will be info. On here
Charlie

So, I thought maybe I should try the fuse first, so I pulled out the fuse and went to the auto parts store to get another one because I dont have a tester. They didnt have any. went to another auto parts store, they didnt have any. went back home and pulled out an identical fuse and replaced it with the first one. now I have a new problem - the fuel cutoff unavailable? car won't start. put the fuses bac and then disconnected and reconnected the battery terminals. still receiving error that fuel cutoff... car wont start. tried the turn signal right then left then right etc. remedy but it didnt work... any suggestions?

 

[varesecrazy]

With the keys safe in your house..

Disconnect battery power for an hour..

Reconnect

Lock and unlock car

Try and start motor again

 

[vsfleming13]

problem solved. next problem: ac compressor. ordered a new one, and the switch doesn't line up properly. it is not a Delphi brand. (the one with no sticker) can I make a ponytail for it to make it fit?

 

[varesecrazy]

I see it is missing the small mount lug on the upper edge.. is that a problem?

What was the new part listed to fit?

 

[vsfleming13]

2014 fiat 500 L 1.4 turbo. just the electrical part is off... too far from the bolt.

 

[AndyRKett]

If everything else fits and the wiring plug reaches without putting strain on anything then you’d probably be ok.

Word of warning, unlabelled off brand compressors are garbage and may not last long, may have been worth buying the correct version which you could potentially get yourself from any auto parts supplier

 

[portland_bill]

There seems to be three threads about this. This creates confusion, and is messy. Plese keep to one thread, where all posts can be together, and therefore more meaningful, and reduce duplication.

The general advice about compressor replacement, is that the condenser and thermovalve should also be replaced at the same time. The pipes may also need cleaning out. The better suppliers of compressors will not offer any warranty unless all those components are replaced together.
The reason for this is that a compressor failure will usually produce some debris, which then gets deposited in the condenser and valve. Once the system is running again, this debris can travel around and cause further pump failure
It is worth giving this careful consideration against the risk of having to do it all again.

 

[coconut girl]

There seems to be three threads about this. This creates confusion, and is messy. Plese keep to one thread, where all posts can be together, and therefore more meaningful, and reduce duplication.

The general advice about compressor replacement, is that the condenser and thermovalve should also be replaced at the same time. The pipes may also need cleaning out. The better suppliers of compressors will not offer any warranty unless all those components are replaced together.
The reason for this is that a compressor failure will usually produce some debris, which then gets deposited in the condenser and valve. Once the system is running again, this debris can travel around and cause further pump failure
It is worth giving this careful consideration against the risk of having to do it all again.

where are the other threads?

 

[coconut girl]

Hi

There will be a complex chain of command before aircon works.

Was it working 6 months ago and six weeks ago.

Obvious issues:

No system pressure

Electrical sensor issue

Electrical supply issue

Mechanical failure


Your 500l is not a massive seller here in the UK.. so very few failures..or issues in this UK forum reported .. BUT..

Mechanically it will be related to our Big selling 2 door FIATs 500 and Punto

There will be info. On here
Charlie

you mean you can use the same parts of the 500 and punto? not sure what you mean?