Long drive today, 500 miles from the Californian coast, up over 4000+ ft elevations, back down into the desert (sea level again).
Outside temps were 75F-85F - high humidity and heavy rain at times.
AC started out fine, but after 3 hrs or so started to get warmer and warmer, and ended up blowing no cold air at all. Fans were working, air was just not cooled (or not much).
I had noticed at altitude, and in the rain, that I had what appeared to be water vapor (fog) coming out of the drivers side AC vent in the dash!
Drove for an hour with the windows down and the AC off, roasting like a Sunday Roast in an oven....
Parked up for petrol (and WC break) for 15 mins - AC then recovered a little, and lasted about another 45 mins this time.
Then parked up for lunch for an hour or so - back to the LR3 - AC was back to being nice and cold, probably not to spec, but colder than earlier.
WTF is going on?
You think I'm low on refridgerant perhaps?
Anyone ever used the home recharge kits or knows a DIY on recharging.
Nearest dealer is now 100 miles away, and will be closed till Tuesday due to US version of Bank Holiday!
So I'm thinking I'll try the DIY refill if I can get some idea that it's something that ok to do - local auto store has kits like this:
anyone ever used one?
Low pressure port on the LR3/D3 AC - assume it's the port capped with the L on it?
Thx.08 LR3 SE V8 - 02 D2 SE7 V8
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looks like the AC system is somewhat of an unknown.
Cooler weather here means I'll be able to stick it out until the stealership opens on Tuesday, and then have it looked at under warranty.08 LR3 SE V8 - 02 D2 SE7 V8
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1st Sep 2008 2:49 pm
simon
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Yep - I figured that - don't think I ever saw the refill kits in Blighty either.08 LR3 SE V8 - 02 D2 SE7 V8
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1st Sep 2008 3:01 pm
simon
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Mind you, my AC has been on constantly for 3 years of driving and now 8 months of driving (with D3 number 2).
It does keep the windows mist free in all this tropical rain we have every day
1st Sep 2008 3:03 pm
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I have used a DIY recharge kit on my old Fiat and on an Alfa and it worked fine. The kit had a gauge and a bottle of gas (with oil in as well). Made a big difference to the air con. I know that on one of the cars the under pressure sensor was cutting in and the compressor was switched off until I topped it up.
I am not sure but isn't there condensor somewhere near the radiator, have you checked to see if it is clear of dirt etc. Might be worth clearing it out.
Good to hear the refill kits work - I may try one on my 02 D2 to top up the AC
LR3 Condenser is clean, it's new! 08 LR3 SE V8 - 02 D2 SE7 V8
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1st Sep 2008 4:45 pm
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Just realised it's a new car, if there is low gas then it will probably be due to a fault or leak. I would take it to a dealer to get checked out, rather than try the top up kit.
Your LR3 should be dirty from where you have tried it off road
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