air lock

[rhylie]

hi i had a hole in my rad which i have know sealed but my air con is only blowing out warm air not hot someone has told me i have got a air lock so how do i get rid of it thanks for help paul

[Clanad]

I have to assume that airconditioning systems on cars is roughly the same in hte U.K. as here in the U.S. Having said that, there is absolutely no connection between your airconditioner compressor system and your engine cooling radiator. You'll notice that a tube coming out of the aircon comprssor goes to its own smaller radiator (usually just in front of the car's radiator) from which the cold air is directed to the outlets in the car. My guess is the air conditioner has lost its charge of gas and needs to be replaced (the gas that is) or the compressor has failed, in which case you need to become reaquainted with your rich uncle! Best of luck!

[donetello]

Clanad is correct as an a/c engineer myself hes hit nail on head,the air con radiator or condensor to give its proper term has probably lost gas charge through damage, its easy to check at a air con firm, will charge about �75-�125 depending where you live to check and regas system,if its compressor u/s youre looking at about �600-over a grand depending on make/ model of car .Hope this helps.