AC not working
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AC not working
Hi.
My AC dont work, and i think i have found the reason for it.
The connector to the magnet coupling is broken off it looks like. ( see picture )
Does any have a picture of what i should look like, and where it goes? ( underneath the engine, besides etc )
Thanks!
My AC dont work, and i think i have found the reason for it.
The connector to the magnet coupling is broken off it looks like. ( see picture )
Does any have a picture of what i should look like, and where it goes? ( underneath the engine, besides etc )
Thanks!
Re: AC not working
yes! that is broken! just like mine did. i thought my refrigerant had all leaked away, but it was indeed the power to the clutch which was at fault.
the wiring that should go to that connector pictured is in with the wires that go down the side of the radiator, past the fan switches. I had to take off the plug and clean it up to see what colours the wires were. then i remade the wiring good, by extending the old wires and re-soldering them. if you can find another car at a scrapyard to cut the correct plug off of, then do so, as you could save some fiddly soldering, then just rejoin the wires.
the wiring that should go to that connector pictured is in with the wires that go down the side of the radiator, past the fan switches. I had to take off the plug and clean it up to see what colours the wires were. then i remade the wiring good, by extending the old wires and re-soldering them. if you can find another car at a scrapyard to cut the correct plug off of, then do so, as you could save some fiddly soldering, then just rejoin the wires.
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Guess what, i think ive found it. It goes as you say with the fan switches.
Now, i have to find a new connector. There are sadly any vectras ( cavalier ) here with ac, its a rarity. I think i have to search around, maybe new if its still availible.
many thanks for the help mister
Now, i have to find a new connector. There are sadly any vectras ( cavalier ) here with ac, its a rarity. I think i have to search around, maybe new if its still availible.
many thanks for the help mister
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Re: AC not working
An early Vectra 'B' may be useful.
Although any Vauxhall/Opel with a similar engine and A/C may be of help, it doesnt have to be a Cavalier/Vectra A
Although any Vauxhall/Opel with a similar engine and A/C may be of help, it doesnt have to be a Cavalier/Vectra A
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Re: AC not working
it is part 8 in the that picture
Re: AC not working
Hi.
Jepp, its number 8, got it loose for a pic
Jepp, its number 8, got it loose for a pic
Re: AC not working
if you remove the pins you could solder a length of wire onto the pin and save messing about
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yeah, could do, but one of the pins is missing.Gaz wrote:if you remove the pins you could solder a length of wire onto the pin and save messing about
Anyway, i bought a new connector, 7 £
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Lifting this post up, as i now have time to sort it out again
Changed the faulty Connector, but when i push the button, nothing happens ( the light in the switch is not lit )
Can this be of missing ac coolant? Or will it light up anyway?
As i remember, there is a low pressure swith that will cut the Power to the button if the system has to little/not any R134 left. Could that be right?
Changed the faulty Connector, but when i push the button, nothing happens ( the light in the switch is not lit )
Can this be of missing ac coolant? Or will it light up anyway?
As i remember, there is a low pressure swith that will cut the Power to the button if the system has to little/not any R134 left. Could that be right?
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i'm not too sure on the older systems but i do know that the newer systems do have a auto cut off for the compressor if it senses the coolant is low. it could be the same for the older systems such as the cavaliers
sriguy wrote:whats the excitment with broken exhausts.
Rage wrote:must be one of these "your not making enough power till you break something" things or just the "plain childish p*** everyone off with sheer noise" factor
Re: AC not working
Ok. Found a pdf here ( http://www.totalvauxhall.co.uk/2010/10/ ... 9aircon-2/ ) that says the same.Rage wrote:i'm not too sure on the older systems but i do know that the newer systems do have a auto cut off for the compressor if it senses the coolant is low. it could be the same for the older systems such as the cavaliers
Hopefully,someone will know it that is correct!
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Re: AC not working
I'm pretty sure it won't light up if there is no gas in the system on any age Cavalier, as far as I can recall.
"No the temperature gauge doesn't work........
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
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Filled the system today, and now its lit. The ac works, but there are smal holes in the pipe to the compressor, so it will not last.
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And a New pipe was 350£
No aircon for me then
No aircon for me then
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I think it is, but the UV fluid is now right under the radiator ( water ) on the left side ( near the compressor ) cant se nothing on the pipes, but i heard the hizz sound from there. I have to investigate it further.Gaz wrote:if its the rubber one just get a hydraulic place to replace the rubber section.
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Re: AC not working
What gas are you using? R134a or RS24?