Mondeo Ghia X 1996

"John McLean" wrote in message

> Mondeo Ghia X 1996
> I am in the UK, I had the refridgerant replaced 2 years ago and been ok
> since. I again had it replaced last week, it was ok driving away, today
the
> compressor clutch is not coming on at all. What is the likely cause?
Seals?
> and how difficult is this for diy replacement?
>
>

Many thanks for the response, I am going to frig the low/high pressure
switch on the system later today; and if the compressor clutch comes in, the
system should start cooling if there is refrigerant. If there is cooling, it
probably means that the refrigerant pressure is either too low or too high,
but importantly; that there is refrigerant. I can then go back to the garage
and complain and ask them to do a pressure test. They tell me that their
refilling unit is automatic and foolproof; but SISO!, I think that they
weigh the refrigerant but I don't know how critical the exact weight is,
there is a plate at the engine, with some technical details including the
weight and type of refrigerant. This is a garage and this service is a
sideline for them. BTW, the mileage on the Mondeo is only 55000 and in top
condition.
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John McLean wrote:
> Mondeo Ghia X 1996
> I am in the UK, I had the refridgerant replaced 2 years ago and been ok
> since. I again had it replaced last week, it was ok driving away, today the
> compressor clutch is not coming on at all. What is the likely cause? Seals?
> and how difficult is this for diy replacement?
>
>
the likely cause is a leak. (low pressure) Could be a seal, could be a
hose, ....I would take it back and bitch a little so they will take a
look at it. You can often find a leak by looking for oil and dirt around
the offending area.
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"ShoeSalesman" wrote in message

> John McLean wrote:
> > Mondeo Ghia X 1996
> > I am in the UK, I had the refridgerant replaced 2 years ago and been ok
> > since. I again had it replaced last week, it was ok driving away, today
the
> > compressor clutch is not coming on at all. What is the likely cause?
Seals?
> > and how difficult is this for diy replacement?
> >
> >
> the likely cause is a leak. (low pressure) Could be a seal, could be a
> hose, ....I would take it back and bitch a little so they will take a
> look at it. You can often find a leak by looking for oil and dirt around
> the offending area.

check the ----SCHRADER ---- ( did I spell that OK ???? )valves where
they charged the system, they might be contaminated and leaking

Like shoe said, check for a oily substance
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