Air con compressor, where to listen?
Just tried to listen for the clutch on the air con compressor but the engine is "so loud" I could not hear it.
where is the best place to put myself to listen? From underneath? Is it under the alternator? macafee2 |
Can I use the method shown in this video to test if the clutch engages or not?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8IQnkqvXIQ macafee2 |
you just need to be able to see the compressor where the belt engages , if the outer is spinning and the inner is still then the comressor is not running. if the center is spinning then it is running.
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Did not hear anything distinct. Ok I'll move to finding a mobile air con engineer. thanks macafee2 |
if the compressor has been running , even if you cannot see it , or here it , then most certainly the aircon pipe will be hot on the small diameter pipe that the trinary valve sits on. or it should be if been running .
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Would it be hot if low or no gas? macafee2 |
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With some help start the car, have a torch to hand and then get someone to press the demist button or auto and shine the torch onto the clutch on the compressor and se if it move in and out each time you turn on and off he A/C In the video below at about 28 seconds. You should also hear change in the note of the engine, when the compressor kicks in. |
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appreciate the help everyone is giving me. macafee2 |
You're right, the compressor is at the front of both the V6 and diesel engines. However the view from above on the V6 is good as you can see from Arctic's video but on the diesel it's probably obscured by the alternator and PAS pump above it.
This is why, in your other thread, I have recommended observing it from below. ;) Simon |
We seem to have 2 threads going here about the same thing?? The car needs to be checked by a garage or air con specialist as it is low on gas
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You should still be able to see it from above with a torch, also hear the engine change note, you could always remove the under tray with the car on ramps or axle stands and view from below.
https://i.imgur.com/KtMqXkql.jpg1 But it's a lot of work just to see the clutch move, you really should notice it from above. |
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Now is also good time for me to learn a bit more about the compressor macafee2 |
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