Hi, just wondering if any1 can help me. When aircon in a 206 is on, is the light on or off? My aircon has needed new gas since I brought it so I dont know wether its on or not :-S
Beki
206 Aircon- when is it on ??
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GrandadMonkey
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Re: 206 Aircon- when is it on ??
The air con is on when the little green light is on.
If your aircon hasn't been used regularly then the seals may well have dried out. In that case you may find that a simple re-gas won't fix it. A lot of folk say the air-con needs a re-gas when they sell their cars but if it was that simple they would have had it done, wouldn't they?
Get a quote for an air-con service from your local specialist.
Welcome to the forum Beki.
If your aircon hasn't been used regularly then the seals may well have dried out. In that case you may find that a simple re-gas won't fix it. A lot of folk say the air-con needs a re-gas when they sell their cars but if it was that simple they would have had it done, wouldn't they?
Get a quote for an air-con service from your local specialist.
Welcome to the forum Beki.
Ron
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"If it ain't broke don't fix it!"
Golf 1.5 Tsi Evo SE Nav Estate Atlantic Blue
Polo 1.0 SEL DSG Reef Blue (wife's)
(Previously owned a 2005 206CC 1.6 Allure Moonstone for 10 years)
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gazza82
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Re: 206 Aircon- when is it on ??
If the light is on, as GrandadMonkey said, it's active .. but it won't work for several reasons:
1) the pressure is too low or even too high. A proper a/c specialist will pressure test the system and check for leaks before they refill it with a set amount of gas and lubricating oil.
2) shouldn't affect us in July (although it's nearly cold enough) but the a/c will not work if the outside temp is too low .. normally about 3C.
3) the electrics have an issue and the a/c compressor doesn't engage or run. Can be as simple as a fuse or a relay not working properly. When the a/c is working and cuts in, you should hear a loudish clunk at the compressor. The rev counter may also drop slightly and then the system will pick it back up again.
Go to a proper a/c specialist if you can. It will cost a bit more but the system will be checked properly. Avoid using those aerosol cans you see in Halfords ... they don't put in a measured amount of gas and can overfill the system causing weak joints to leak and you're back to square one!
1) the pressure is too low or even too high. A proper a/c specialist will pressure test the system and check for leaks before they refill it with a set amount of gas and lubricating oil.
2) shouldn't affect us in July (although it's nearly cold enough) but the a/c will not work if the outside temp is too low .. normally about 3C.
3) the electrics have an issue and the a/c compressor doesn't engage or run. Can be as simple as a fuse or a relay not working properly. When the a/c is working and cuts in, you should hear a loudish clunk at the compressor. The rev counter may also drop slightly and then the system will pick it back up again.
Go to a proper a/c specialist if you can. It will cost a bit more but the system will be checked properly. Avoid using those aerosol cans you see in Halfords ... they don't put in a measured amount of gas and can overfill the system causing weak joints to leak and you're back to square one!
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rebhaw
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Re: 206 Aircon- when is it on ??
Thanks alot for your help, i may get it fixed 1 day but in this weather its not urgent! 
i just didnt know wether it was affecting my petrol consumption
i just didnt know wether it was affecting my petrol consumption