A/C Not working after removing battery for 6 months
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A/C Not working after removing battery for 6 months
Hi all
My a/c is not working anymore after a 6 months timeout.
The battery was removed from the car.
When driving after this 6 months the A/C is not blowing any cold air.
The compressor is also not kicking in..
What do you think?
Maybe some freon leaking? .. (I didnt see any leaks with the eye)
Or is there any fuse that can cause this?
Should I let a pro refill the system?
My a/c is not working anymore after a 6 months timeout.
The battery was removed from the car.
When driving after this 6 months the A/C is not blowing any cold air.
The compressor is also not kicking in..
What do you think?
Maybe some freon leaking? .. (I didnt see any leaks with the eye)
Or is there any fuse that can cause this?
Should I let a pro refill the system?
Last edited by C6DL; Jun 18, 2015 at 01:16 PM.
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First time I've read of this w. a C6. But, one of the long-ago suggestions for another car was to run the a/c in the winter once or twice to keep the seals lubricated. Probably not needed in today's cars which means something else may be going on with your a/c. Can you see if the pulley is moving?
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Strange spot is bypass tube on steering rack. tighten fitting slightly. Nothing to do with A/C.
Car running turn a/C on and tap compressor pulley gently. Rust build-up in compressor clutch over storage period can cause this. If that does not work, check the A/C fuse.
If good take a small phillips screwdriver and poke the valve in one of the two service fittings,preferably the low side (smaller fitting). Nothin comes out, go to shop. There is a leak.
Car running turn a/C on and tap compressor pulley gently. Rust build-up in compressor clutch over storage period can cause this. If that does not work, check the A/C fuse.
If good take a small phillips screwdriver and poke the valve in one of the two service fittings,preferably the low side (smaller fitting). Nothin comes out, go to shop. There is a leak.
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Thnx!
I checked the fuse.
It was a relay or something..
Did a change with the fog.. No result
What do u mean?
What valve?
I checked the fuse.
It was a relay or something..
Did a change with the fog.. No result
If good take a small phillips screwdriver and poke the valve in one of the two service fittings,preferably the low side (smaller fitting)
What valve?
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There are 2 fittings on the A/C lines, One big (high pressure and one small, (low pressure.)
Each has a plastic screw on cap cap. remove cap and look inside, you will see a pintle. push down on pintle with screwdriver. KEEP FACE AWAY! If nothing comes out, you lost your charge.
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A lot of shops will do this kind of check for free and only charge you if it needs filling or other service.
There is a lot to learn about auto mechanics and if you're like most of us, you'll enjoy learning about it, but I would *not* recommend fooling around with the AC system as a start!
Cheers,
Kent
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Thanks kent! I will do that first.
Tommorow an a/c pro wil check my ac for leaks etc and refill if nessecary.
1 last question..
Does he know how much freon its in?
Its a universal ac car technican..
Is there a stock amount of freon in a c6 ac?
Tommorow an a/c pro wil check my ac for leaks etc and refill if nessecary.
1 last question..
Does he know how much freon its in?
Its a universal ac car technican..
Is there a stock amount of freon in a c6 ac?
