2012 V50 aircon

ymc30 · May 30th, 2018, 19:15

Hi,

if you could help me with some ideas about my V50's aircon problem please.

It's a 2012 D3 which I've bought not so long ago. The aircon was not working so as usual we checked and there was not enough gas. Easy, isn't it?

The garage filled it up but it's still not working...

What I've checked so far:
- has enough gas and the radiator is not leaking
- if you press the AC button then it goes green but no click from the compressor
- fuse for AC compressor is fine
- if we feed 12V to the AC it clicks

Apart from a broken wire - which I would doubt but it's likely - what else should I look for?

Many thanks

cheshired5 · May 30th, 2018, 19:33

Faulty pressure sensor?
What happens when you bridge the pressure sensor plug contacts?

ymc30 · May 30th, 2018, 21:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshired5

Faulty pressure sensor?
What happens when you bridge the pressure sensor plug contacts?

Thanks, I'll try it tomorrow.
Also, I can check the live data in Vida, whether it works, couldn't I?

cheshired5 · May 30th, 2018, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by ymc30

I can check the live data in Vida, whether it works, couldn't I?

Yes you can view the live pressure reading and remotely activate the ac relay plus lots of other stuff.

emy · May 30th, 2018, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshired5

Yes you can view the live pressure reading and remotely activate the ac relay plus lots of other stuff.

Nice. I have VIDA but not knowledge to use it

I would like to check it before replacing the condenser which is on its way to me.

May 30th, 2018, 19:15	#1
ymc30 Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2022 18:57 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: London	2012 V50 aircon Hi, if you could help me with some ideas about my V50's aircon problem please. It's a 2012 D3 which I've bought not so long ago. The aircon was not working so as usual we checked and there was not enough gas. Easy, isn't it? The garage filled it up but it's still not working... What I've checked so far: - has enough gas and the radiator is not leaking - if you press the AC button then it goes green but no click from the compressor - fuse for AC compressor is fine - if we feed 12V to the AC it clicks Apart from a broken wire - which I would doubt but it's likely - what else should I look for? Many thanks __________________ You've got grease on your fingers / Oil on your face / Happy completely chasing the pace [Chris Rea] C30 SE Lux 2.0D / V70 D4 SE Lux / Miata NCFL 2.0 Sport Tec Sold: C70 T5 / several C30s in different flavours / V50 D4 Geartronic

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