Thorin Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Just had air con regassed, the guy doing it said he's had a good look and can't see any leaks anywhere, but it's still not cold. Compressor doesn't seem like it's kicking in. I've done the diagnostic which just gives the two lights above the auto button flashing, which I understand to mean everything all OK. Is it likely to be a dead compressor? How much is a new or reconditioned one? How easy a job is it to replace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyntersun Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 How do you do a diagnostic check on the air con? Mine doesn't seem to be working either, even tho it's full of gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 How do you do a diagnostic check on the air con? Mine doesn't seem to be working either, even tho it's full of gas. Hold down the two large buttons, then turn on the ignition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Is it likely to be a dead compressor? How much is a new or reconditioned one? How easy a job is it to replace? there are two bits in the engine bay (fuse box or diagnostics) you can bridge with some wire that will engage the compressor if it is ok........off to hopefully find a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=71668&highlight=relay+bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 Cheers for that link, I've made a note of it... but hopefully I won't need it. Got in the car this morning, stuck the blower on, and it was properly cold! So fingers crossed it'll all be OK, and I got the air con done for free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreaseMonkey Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Just A Thought, Might be worth checking/ cleaning the Cabin Temp Sensor under the Combination Meter/ Speedometer, as may be covered in dust. I've had warm Air Con as Cabin Temp Sensor was covered in dust, Cleaned it off and was ok/ Cold again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I have a couple of compressors kicking about in the garage. You can have one free of charge if you want to see if that works. Pretty easy job, would take about 1 - 1.5 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenOd Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 I am an auto ac specialist, to keep it simple lads. Thickest air con pipe should be freezing/cold to touch Thinner pipe should be warm/ hot to touch When you push the ac button you should hear a clunk, this is the compressor clutch engaging. This should spin when this happens if this isn’t moving then there is an issue with the compressor. When idle you should be able to turn this clutch, if not I’m afraid the compressor clutch has seized and it’s time for a new compressor.. If anyone needs any help regarding this, send me a message! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) Here's something I got a while ago that might be useful. I need to try it out on my car at some point Edited July 14, 2020 by Big Mark (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 This might be some kind of record for oldest thread bump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Whilst we're all here admiring this thread bump - would this be the correct compressor for a Jap Supra: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=2022976&cc=1317583&jsn=11450 Not sure if there is a difference between pre-facelift and facelift versions, need one for my 95 pre-facelift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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