Just picked up late 2002 Jazz and discovered a/c doesn't work despite sellers claims..any advice on checking whether it just needs re-gassing and typical costs if its not etc..
Thanks
Moose
First of all make sure the fan switch is not set to 'off',this turns the aircon off.
Make sure the outside temperature is above 3 or 4C,below this the aircon is shut down to protect the evaporator was freezing up.
Check that the air con compressor is cutting in and out,it is on the right hand side of the engine and the noise is very obvious even from inside the car.
If the system needs regassing then the compressor will not operate.
If it isn't then the system needs more professional attention.
Do not simply re-pressurise it using a Halfords kit because there is a danger of over pressurising the system and in any case does the Halfords gas include the lubricant that is essential to the well being of system?
Preferably the system needs putting on an aircon test rig and evacuating and regassing with leak detector included in it.
The car,if from a dealer,automatically has a six months warranty in accordance with the Sale of Goods Act,so if you are sure the aircon doesn't work take the car back.
If the dealer refuses to cooperate threaten them to take the case to the CAB for advice.
Cost to fix a simple regassing job is about £75 but try and find someone by recommendation.
Where do you live Moose?
Vic.
