Peugeot 308 GT - 308 air con

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Wed 8 Jun 2016 11:40
Peugeot 308 GT - 308 air con - andybiker
I have a 2l diesel 308 and the aircon doesn't get cold.

I've checked the gas pressure on the low pressure side and it's happily holding a sensible pressure and the relay clicks when you have the engine running and turn the ac on so the pressure switch is working ok too, but it just isn't getting cold

Does this suggest it's the compressor knackered or something else on the high pressure side?
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Wed 8 Jun 2016 12:16
Peugeot 308 GT - 308 air con - phillip b

Probably just needs a re-gas the gasses just loose there efficiency over time

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Wed 8 Jun 2016 12:23
Peugeot 308 GT - 308 air con - elekie&a/c doctor
Pressures are only meaningful if the correct quantity of gas is in the system.get the system checked by a local Indy specialist.
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Wed 8 Jun 2016 13:35
Peugeot 308 GT - 308 air con - Cyd

I'd echo the above posts.

Sounds just like my Saab was a few weeks ago. Turned out the valve was loose on th elow side and had let gas out and air in. After 40 mins at vacuum and a regas it's now colder than a witch's t1t!

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Wed 8 Jun 2016 14:09
Peugeot 308 GT - 308 air con - Gibbo_Wirral

The air con only works if the car's cooling fan works on high speed. There's a chance this could be the problem, but I'd go for the obvious first.

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Wed 8 Jun 2016 21:10
Peugeot 308 GT - 308 air con - Railroad.

The air con only works if the car's cooling fan works on high speed. There's a chance this could be the problem, but I'd go for the obvious first.

And in addition if the cooling fan can draw air through the condenser. So make sure the fins aren't blocked and that heat can be drawn off.....
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Fri 11 Nov 2016 19:55
Peugeot 308 GT - 308 air con - Fiesta-Ranger

Needs a re-gas, air-con system doesn't like being off for long periods. Should be used all the time, even with warm/hot air to keep the gas, otherwise you have to keep paying for aircon re-gas.

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