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Aircon
Hi my aircon has stopped working when I tried it yesterday so went to Halfords and bought top up.As I started to fill it I straight away heard a hiss so stopped took grill out and could here it coming from what I think is the condenser/rad left hand side as you look at it could anyone let me know if these are common parts to go if so I have found one on ebay for £85 Discovery 3 se gone
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8th Jun 2015 11:34 am
Robbie
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They can fail but the failure rate is quite low on the D3 compared to other vehicles.
I'd get it repaired, evacuated, filled (refrigerant, oil & UV dye) and tested by a specialist.
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Hi Robbie do you know which part of the condenser actually fails as it seems to be coming from the left I have found condensers on fleebay for £90 don't know if there worth a punt it isn't a problem to get it checked as my mate has a garage and lets me use all the tools he has in there including the aircon machine which I have done to do both my girls cars Discovery 3 se gone
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I wouldn't bother with one for £90 on Ebay when there's this:http://www.advancedfactors.co.uk/16-1983-l...-131-p.aspCurrent: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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8th Jun 2015 5:07 pm
geoffsnook
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Thanks lost for words Discovery 3 se gone
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8th Jun 2015 6:07 pm
SN
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Well I've discovered this week on the first long run of any kind in the warm for 9 months that at seven and a half years old my aircon is - I suspect it is that it just needs recharging - fans blare away quite merrily blowing out tepid air and will stop if I wind the climate control temperature setting up far enough.
Probably just going to bung it at Halfords to start withSteve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
18th Jun 2015 11:48 pm
twinpipes
Member Since: 23 Apr 2015
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My a/c, manual type doesn't blow any cold air. Had it checked and full of gas and no fuses gone, when it is on it just blows cold air but not really cols as it should, anyone ideas, pipes under the bonnet aren't getting chilly either.
19th Jun 2015 2:09 pm
Cellerdweller
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Twin pipes
There are other reasons it may not work it will have a pressure ssensor on it somewhere if this is not registering or has another problem . Some measured values from a diag tool would help .The compressor or related wiring could possibly have a concern.You're not afraid of the dark are you ?
19th Jun 2015 4:38 pm
twinpipes
Member Since: 23 Apr 2015
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ok, it's going in for new timing and other belts next week will see what's wrong then.
19th Jun 2015 4:44 pm
geoffsnook
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Mine back up and running now ice cold ready for France was condenser Discovery 3 se gone
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Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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- I suspect it is that it just needs recharging - fans blare away quite merrily blowing out tepid air and will stop if I wind the climate control temperature setting up far enough.
