General Air conditioning advice

[Alpitlum]

The ac is failing to operate, the light comes on but the clutch on the compressor isn't engaging.
Before I dig deeper (as i suspect it's just a low charge) does a low charge throw a warning light and a fault code on these models.
The reason I ask is on the autodata cd it lists fault codes for low ac pressure although they may not apply to this model.
thanks in advance..


Rob

 

[pete123]

The air con should not show any fault codes mines low on gas and does not show any thing not even a warning light I gotta 110 sx what's urs

 

[Alpitlum]

It's a 115, the system is empty, checked it this morning.
Next step is price up a leak test.

 

[pete123]

Most places try to refill if it don't fill they don't charge prob got a hose that's poped of some where if it is the case

 

[Alpitlum]

Quite possibly not been used over winter at some point leading to a bad seal letting it out, was a very small hiss when I opened the valve.
will get it examined next week, have a local garage with the necessary equipment. Have been advised to stay well clear of so called leak fix and fill
kits that come in a can..

 

[pete123]

Sweet let me no how it goes for future refrence

 

[Alpitlum]

Had ac topped up and it's working a treat.
Fiatecuscan will display the pressure in the ac system!!.
I used it the other day for another job and it confirmed the system was empty.
Must connect it again and se what it says now.