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air con compressor wanted urgently

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 6:08 pm
by ststech1973
i have a 2000 v6 24v series 2

i need an ac compressor its like the ones fitted to xantias the supply/discharge ports are on the side next to each other pipes held in with a clamp.


thanks in advance Simon

Re: air con compressor wanted urgently

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:22 pm
by xantia_v6
You might ask Stickyfinger on FCF, he has broken a couple Xantia V6s, and is in your part of the world.
How has yours failed? I have never had a problem with one (and have owned 5 cars with this engine).

Re: air con compressor wanted urgently

Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2018 7:57 am
by ststech1973
the clutch has packed up it made an awful noise when i engaged it for a second or two then when i did it again yesterday it didnt engage and is open circuit
the clutch spins freely enough though but the clutch solenoid is open circuit.

Re: air con compressor wanted urgently

Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2018 9:15 am
by White Exec
Might the clutch unit be available as a separate part?

Re: air con compressor wanted urgently

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 2:57 pm
by xantia_v6
ststech1973 wrote:the clutch has packed up it made an awful noise when i engaged it for a second or two then when i did it again yesterday it didnt engage and is open circuit
the clutch spins freely enough though but the clutch solenoid is open circuit.
Did you measure for continuity at the clutch itself, or are you relying on the Lexia diagnosis? The Lexia will report an open circuit clutch if the refrigerant pressure switch has tripped.

Re: air con compressor wanted urgently

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2018 2:53 pm
by ststech1973
checked clutch resistance and it is open circuit for sure!

Re: air con compressor wanted urgently

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2018 4:31 pm
by White Exec
Exchange clutch?