Driving to work this morning with the front demister operating all of a sudden the car gave out a massive squeal and stalled.....

 

A real 50p - 20p moment :shock: - the pounds fell before my eyes!!

 

Restarted only for the squeal to return and a smell of burning rubber. However, turning off the A/C (econ mode) and everything was fine again. A/C on and engine goes off (when idling) :rolleyes:

 

Is it fair to say the A/C compressor has siezed?

 

Are these easy enough for a competent to replace?

 

Are they better to buy new or second-hand (AndyZ?) If I buy new, should I get one for 134a (p/n 92600-48P00/1) or one for the older gas (-30P01/5). Would I need a new receiver also?

 

Is there anything else I should be concerned about? I plan to remove the connector for the high pressure switch on the receiver, so I can still have demist without A/C use.

 

Cheers for your ideas :duffer:

 

St

maybe your belt snapped and it wedged.

Compressor has seized. As far as replacing, not too bad a job (just the rear fixing bolt for the compressor is a PITA to get to). In order to stop the clutch engaging on the compressor, there is a single wire coming from the top front of the housing, follow this to the connector and disconnect - this will stop the compressor clutch engaging ;)

Nowt wrong with the belt (aside from a little heated?)

 

Cheers Andy (as usual!) - I'll disconnect that until I get around to having the compressor done and regassed.....maybe next year :slap: