Does my Aircon need more Gas?

[Andy W]

I have finally got my heater working, It was the little thermistor thing after all. Only now my aircon does not work. When I press the button, it doesn't latch in. The light stays on and compressor runs until you take your finger off and then it stops? Is this a sign of new gas needed or does it sound more terminal??

Thanks

Andy

[Morr]

I have finally got my heater working, It was the little thermistor thing after all. Only now my aircon does not work. When I press the button, it doesn't latch in. The light stays on and compressor runs until you take your finger off and then it stops? Is this a sign of new gas needed or does it sound more terminal??

Thanks

Andy

That's the sign of a knackered button, mine is the same. The latch on the button is purely mechanical, so even if there was a problem elsewhere in the system the button (if undamaged) would still latch in.

I broke mine fitting my blue LED's

Stick a bit of paper/foil in the side to keep it latched in, mine is now jammed on permanently with a piece of foil.

[dave.j.robbo]

I have finally got my heater working, It was the little thermistor thing after all. Only now my aircon does not work. When I press the button, it doesn't latch in. The light stays on and compressor runs until you take your finger off and then it stops? Is this a sign of new gas needed or does it sound more terminal??

Thanks

Andy

Sounds like a knackered switch, to me!!

[Andy W]

Sods law, I guess my HVAC is destined never to work properly!!

Thanks for the advice, at least I have saved the money on gas!

Looks like a bit of folded card for the time being !!

Andy

P.s It does get cool when button held in so I think you are right.

[Hawaii]

Andy

Have you thought about a replacement cover for the switch.

If you pop to your local s$$$$py and have a look for and late mk1 or early mk2 MR2 or an early Yaris, the button facia's are the same.

I got some new ones for the heater directions and they cost 50p each. Bit fiddly to fit though but if you go careful you should be alright

hope this helps

ta

hawaii