Has my A/C not working got anything to do with the external temp sensor ?

[Ninja]

My A/C hasnt bee working for a while now. The A/C displays but constantly flashes and doesnt cool the car down

Ive also noticed the external temp sensor is screwed. Was showing like 4 degrees in the boiling heat of combe at the weekend and during winter was readling like -20 on some days lol!

So do we think my a/c just needs re-gassing or could this somehow have something to do with the temp sensor ? I remember reading something on hear that made me think it could be that ?

Cheers people!

 

[JimyFloyd]

My A/C hasnt bee working for a while now. The A/C displays but constantly flashes and doesnt cool the car down

Ive also noticed the external temp sensor is screwed. Was showing like 4 degrees in the boiling heat of combe at the weekend and during winter was readling like -20 on some days lol!

So do we think my a/c just needs re-gassing or could this somehow have something to do with the temp sensor ? I remember reading something on hear that made me think it could be that ?

Cheers people!

Yes!

New one from the dealer is just over £20 - you need to cut and solder in the new one.

Does ** AC not stay on constant? Mine did tis and the above fixed it - took me about 20 mins to sort

James

 

[Ninja]

cool cheers mate will be worth a try then..

No it still tries to come on (sometimes randomly) but then just flashes until i switch it off.. Admittedly sometimes it tries to stay on all by itself but still just flashes and the air doesnt get any cooler!

 

[Black TDI Turbo]

As said if the temp reading is too low then the a/c will not be allowed to turn on, ive just replaced my sensor this weekend, like said above, £20+ v.a.t from dealers and bout 20-30mins to fit, i had to strip my mirror down and remove the glass to get into it.

 

[Saul]

yeah get your external temp sensor replaced then clear the code form it (is there is one) and your air con will be fine

 

[Ninja]

wicked thanks people

 

[PhilW]

AC doesnt work either under 4 degrees when the snow symbol is showing.