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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => DIESEL => Topic started by: Sgbfc on April 04, 2015, 21:30:32

Title: Air Con/Heater problem
Post by: Sgbfc on April 04, 2015, 21:30:32: Hi there I have a 2008 1.6 crdi i30 and I'm having a problem with the air con and heater. It will only blow air out on setting number four and the air con wont work either. The air con light will come on when it is on setting one to three and I can hear it operating but no air comes out of any of the vents, when I put it on four the air con light turns off. I have changed the blower motor and checked the relays and fuses but nothing has made any difference. I have connected a fault code reader but no codes are stored. Has anyone had anything similar or have any advice? Cheers
Title: Re: Air Con/Heater problem
Post by: Phil №❶ on April 04, 2015, 21:36:41: You need to determine whether power is getting to the blower motor on setting 1-3 and if not, why not. Suggest the switch itself may be faulty.

Never heard of anyone else having that problem.
Title: Re: Air Con/Heater problem
Post by: EmpiriuS88 on April 04, 2015, 21:53:59: I have no idea how to help you, but you can try and check the air filter :)
Anyway do let us know if you find out the problem :)
Title: Re: Air Con/Heater problem
Post by: Dazzler on April 04, 2015, 22:11:50: Quote from: EmpiriuS88 on April 04, 2015, 21:53:59
I have no idea how to help you, but you can try and check the air filter :)
Anyway do let us know if you find out the problem :)

I'm guessing EmpiriuS88 means the pollen filter behind the Glove Box... Would have to be completely blocked to cause symptoms like that! :undecided:
Title: Re: Air Con/Heater problem
Post by: crayman on April 04, 2015, 22:17:46: Not having a workshop manual is such a pain with these cars.
Most cars run a resister bank for the slow speeds and full voltage for the high speed. If any of the resisters burn out the whole lower speeds quit and of course none of the aircon system will work without the fan.
Often the engine fan is tied to aircon activation so the engine may run hotter until the engine temp sensor activates the thermofan.
That's how Commodores work anyway.
Title: Re: Air Con/Heater problem
Post by: EmpiriuS88 on April 04, 2015, 22:20:58: Yes, Dazzles dazzling intelligence was correct :D
Title: Re: Air Con/Heater problem
Post by: Dazzler on April 04, 2015, 22:26:40: Quote from: EmpiriuS88 on April 04, 2015, 22:20:58
Yes, Dazzles dazzling intelligence was correct :D

You are just trying to get a promotion to third gear! :snigger:
Title: Re: Air Con/Heater problem
Post by: Sgbfc on April 05, 2015, 11:18:17: Ok just found the resistor and it looks like a solder connection has broke so ill have a go at repairing it and see what happens
Title: Re: Air Con/Heater problem
Post by: Phil №❶ on April 05, 2015, 11:21:06: :goodjob2:
Title: Re: Air Con/Heater problem
Post by: Sgbfc on April 05, 2015, 11:42:32: Just finished and everything is working perfectly :happydance: cheers guys :goodjob:
Title: Re: Air Con/Heater problem
Post by: Phil №❶ on April 05, 2015, 11:43:43: :happydance: :happydance: :happydance:
Title: Re: Air Con/Heater problem
Post by: Dazzler on April 05, 2015, 13:02:38: :whsaid:
Title: Re: Air Con/Heater problem
Post by: Hornet on April 06, 2015, 03:34:03: The "crayman" intel was correct and has solved the problem. Does this mean Dazz will promote crayman to 3rd gear?
Title: Re: Air Con/Heater problem
Post by: Dazzler on April 06, 2015, 04:41:53: Quote from: Hornet on April 06, 2015, 03:34:03
The "crayman" intel was correct and has solved the problem. Does this mean Dazz will promote crayman to 3rd gear?
As soon as he reaches the appropriate number of posts I will
Title: Re: Air Con/Heater problem
Post by: EmpiriuS88 on April 06, 2015, 08:21:47: Btw, did you take any pictures of you work on the AC? :)
Title: Re: Air Con/Heater problem
Post by: crayman on April 06, 2015, 09:25:41: Mate I'm in overdrive.
Title: Re: Air Con/Heater problem
Post by: Dazzler on April 06, 2015, 09:33:39: Quote from: crayman on April 06, 2015, 09:25:41
Mate I'm in overdrive.

You must have a CVT! :snigger:
Title: Re: Air Con/Heater problem
Post by: dck2604 on May 21, 2015, 13:35:31: Quote from: Sgbfc on April 05, 2015, 11:18:17
Ok just found the resistor and it looks like a solder connection has broke so ill have a go at repairing it and see what happens
Where is the resistor located and is it easy to get at ?