Focus Mk1 Aircon

Focus Mk1 Aircon

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RJP001

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1,129 posts

151 months

Wednesday 17th September 2014
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Good morning all,

My 2002 Focus has developed a fault with the air-conditioning system. I am wondering if anyone is aware of the typical culprit (if there is one) for the following symptoms.

On first start, the aircon functions perfectly normally for at least five to ten minutes of driving. The aircon will then cease to produce cool air, however the fans will continue to operate as if the system was still producing cold air.

If the car is shut down and started a short time later, the system will again produce cold air and repeat the process above.

The aircon button does not flash like I have read it should do when an error is detected.

I had the system gassed at the start of the year and it remained fully functional up until about 5 months in where it began to exhibit the above symptoms.

Is there a specific component known to fail and cause the above or is it likely to be something more complex?

Regards,

RJP001

Original Poster:

1,129 posts

151 months

Wednesday 17th September 2014
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Hi,

I could check that. I do know that the wiring near the turbocharger has been repaired once before judging by the gaffer tape around it!

The fans disengage if I switch the AC off if that makes any difference?