disable aircon - 2002 xsara picasso 1.6 engine

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disable aircon - 2002 xsara picasso 1.6 engine

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hi all.

is there a way to disable the air con on a 2002 xsara picasso (1.6 engine)?

personally i dont like air con and no mater what i do, it switches on when i start my car.

the screen is hard to view, i guess due to age so it's almost impossible to see what it is doing!

so, any idea how i permanently disable it? a certain fuse maybe?

thanks!
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Re: disable aircon - 2002 xsara picasso 1.6 engine

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On the control panel there may be a button marked 'Eco'. If there is, pressing it will turn off the a/c.
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Re: disable aircon - 2002 xsara picasso 1.6 engine

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You could also unplug either the compressor clutch or the A/C pressure sensor under the bonnet. The latter is probably easier to reach.
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Re: disable aircon - 2002 xsara picasso 1.6 engine

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thanks for the replies. much appreciated.

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Re: disable aircon - 2002 xsara picasso 1.6 engine

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hello again! can anyone tell me where the aircon pressure switch is located under the bonnet?

i would 'RTFM' but i dont have one, cannot get one in spain and i have had no joy online.

all help appreciated!

g.