I think that might be similar for mine. 2 years ago the garage did a lot of contacts cleaning and it worked. I have a hunch the problem might be under the bonnet around the AC relay area. I'm no expert but are there any obvious ones to clean up?
On another note - it was the AC ECU that had paralysed the blower and heat controls. At least they're working again. And I've fitted an after market head unit + under seat subwoofer just to keep myself positive about the car
Many thanks. I'll check these at the weekend. The compressor only works if power is jumped to it. And as far as I know there are no leaks - there's still sufficient gas. Not sure about bypassing the relay. I assume that's been tried - 2 engineers now have said it must be an electrical fault somewhere - and one reckons it's somewhere deep behind the dash! Do anyone know of a Coupe AC expert within 2 hours or so of Chester?
But it seems likely they surround the half-size red-relay for the radiator-fan, which is mounted low, at the front, on the NS, in between the battery and the radiator.
It was a genuine question, I knew they weren't on the VIS but as they are different to everything else, I didn't know if they N/A were the same. As you show the relays are in front of the battery (on a VIS at least!). They are still readily available.
Yes. That's where they are. I think the radiator fan is working - forgive my ignorance but is that important to the AC system too? I don't think anyone I've tried is that keen on looking at the fault!
To prevent potential engine and compressor damage, the radiator fan must turn on when the AC is on. This provides the necessary airflow for the AC system to dissipate heat safely. Without the cooling airflow, the AC compressor could overheat, reducing its efficiency, and ultimately damaging the entire AC system.
