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1996 - 2004 S40
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Antsh#1
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Year and Model: 2003,S40
Location: Gaborone

S40 A/C problem

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Hi,
I have an S40, 2003 model which have a problem with ac. the ac button come on and off but it does not engage the compressor when switching it on and off. I have tried the fuses they are fine and tried to connect the compressor direct its working.. Please assist on this regards.

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alschnertz
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Perhaps the A/C system needs more refrigerant.
'60 PV544, '68 220, '70 145S, '86 745T, '95 854T, '01 S40
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Antsh#1
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Year and Model: 2003,S40
Location: Gaborone

Post by Antsh#1 »

I have put in the refrigerant/gas, the system does not engage the compressor.

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alschnertz
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Post by alschnertz »

The compressor will not run in temperatures below 32 degrees F.
But looking at your location, that's not likely the issue.
'60 PV544, '68 220, '70 145S, '86 745T, '95 854T, '01 S40
'84 Prelude
'06 MPV
'13 Ford Focus SE

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