Rover 45 aircon not working.

v-man · 27th April 2015, 10:55

Yes, I know its not a 75, but the systems are probably similar in principle.

When it was working you could hear an audible click/clunk and change of engine noise as you pressed the button on the dash. Now it doesn't.

Had a brief look yesterday after being at King's Lynn meet and have noticed that the compressor isn't turning, though it does by hand. Am I right in assuming the compressor clutch isn't engaging?

Could it be that a lack of pressure in the system is causing it not to engage? Must confess system is due a recharge, as it has only been done once in my ownership of almost 6 years.

Thanks in advance.

Edit: Sorry, should be in technical. Can one of you lovely mods move it please?

FrazzleTC · 27th April 2015, 11:09

Moved to technical as requested!

v-man · 16th March 2016, 22:00

Sorry, had forgotten about this thread.

Just in case it helps anyone else out, it was a lack of pressure causing the problem. Solved by a re-gas.

Amsca2 · 17th March 2016, 08:09

Not sure if everyone supports this idea but use kwikfit or similar to test a problem as they don't charge of they can't regard so win win. Saved me cash a few times when picking up different cars. My tomcat has a holed system but got them to try charge it and didn't cost me a penny.

EuroCarParts · 17th March 2016, 09:22

Hello

Sorry to hear that V-man. I would recommend that you get your vehicle checked up. There is a great site called http://www.repairanycar.com/. It will introduce you to a network of acclaimed garages. Its just a question of typing your registration number.

Hope this helps

Seyi

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v-man I really should get out more....... Ford Fezza Poverty Spec & ? Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 2,892 Thanks: 526 Thanked 349 Times in 275 Posts	Sorry, had forgotten about this thread. Just in case it helps anyone else out, it was a lack of pressure causing the problem. Solved by a re-gas. __________________ Report potholes, flytipping, broken streetlights - www.fixmystreet.com Find cheaper diesel/petrol - www.petrolprices.com 2001 Rover 45 1.8 Impression S owned for 15 years, now scrapped.

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EuroCarParts Premium Trader European Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wembley Posts: 586 Thanks: 32 Thanked 101 Times in 48 Posts	Hello Sorry to hear that V-man. I would recommend that you get your vehicle checked up. There is a great site called http://www.repairanycar.com/. It will introduce you to a network of acclaimed garages. Its just a question of typing your registration number. Hope this helps Seyi __________________

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Amsca2 Gets stuck in MG ZT-T cdti Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Grangemouth Posts: 521 Thanks: 60 Thanked 93 Times in 80 Posts	Not sure if everyone supports this idea but use kwikfit or similar to test a problem as they don't charge of they can't regard so win win. Saved me cash a few times when picking up different cars. My tomcat has a holed system but got them to try charge it and didn't cost me a penny.