Ford Focus 1998 model - Air Conditioning/ventilation making clicking sound

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Sun 25 Jul 2010 18:54
Ford Focus 1998 model - Air Conditioning/ventilation making clicking sound - Rhysaubs

Hi all

Have had this problem with the car since I bought it around two years ago! The air con does not work at all although the light on the button lights up. The air does not blow very forcefully out of the vents no (regaardless of whether the air con is on or off) until the recirculated air button is pressed the fan then kicks in and blows air out a more forcefully. Not sure if this is an air con problem or a problem with the air flow in general. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks

Rhys

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Mon 26 Jul 2010 16:04
Ford Focus 1998 model - Air Conditioning/ventilation making clicking sound - elekie&a/c doctor

The airflow problem is probably due to a blocked cabin/pollen filter.As for the a/c not working ,take it to an a/c indy specialist.It is possibly low on gas charge.hth

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Mon 26 Jul 2010 18:43
Ford Focus 1998 model - Air Conditioning/ventilation making clicking sound - Rhysaubs

The airflow problem is probably due to a blocked cabin/pollen filter.As for the a/c not working ,take it to an a/c indy specialist.It is possibly low on gas charge.hth

Cheers for the advice, is the cabin/pollen filter unblockable by a non mechanic like myself or does it need a specialist?

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Mon 26 Jul 2010 20:38
Ford Focus 1998 model - Air Conditioning/ventilation making clicking sound - elekie&a/c doctor

The filter is a renewable item just like an engine air filter.Located under the plastic panel,just in front of the n/side wiper blade.Not difficult to change,but it is important to retain a good seal of mastic where the panel touches the windscreen otherwise you will get wet feet when it rains.hth

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