I'm hoping some kind soul can help me.
I have a 58 plate Xsara Picasso, 1.6 diesel.
Just recently it's been having problems with the air con, so it's had a new condenser fitted and a re-gas.
If the car is stationary on the drive and you switch on the air con, the compressor clutch clicks in, and the radiator cooling fan kicks in too.
From what I understand the cooling fan has two speeds, and it is running in 'low speed' mode at this point. Air con blows nice cold air.
My problem is when you then drive the car. After a few mins you can tell that the air con is no longer blowing cold air.
I have stopped and looked at the cooling fan to find it no longer running.
So is my problem with the switch over to high speed mode not working?
I've read several posts on this, mainly saying things like:
- Check resistor 'x'
Check temp sensor 'y'
Check relay 'z'
Are there any wiring plugs near the fan that could have been knocked/not plugged back in properly when the garage replaced the condenser?
Would OBD help?
I feel a trip to a garage coming on, but would like to steer them as much as possible into what the fault might be.
Thanks in anticipation.
Matt