Fiat Ducato 3.0 Air Con

[A S R]

The cab air con hasn’t worked for a while now so while the van was in having some work done I asked the ( reputable and trusted ) garage I use to see what’s up with it. They drained the fluid ( full ) so it’s not got a leak and figured out it’s the compressor. He then rang the people he gets parts from to get a price. £475! . Plus fitting. . Well there goes next weeks wages! . Got to get it sorted I guess especially in this coming heat.

 

[Richard n Ann]

I read somewhere the compressors on the Sevel vans are bullet proof. Not saying it's not the comp but be careful.

 

[A S R]

Oh ok. If it turns out not to be the compressor then at least I know it’ll be ok for a few years!
They can then start to replace cheaper parts until it works!
Also, me being thick here but what’s a Sevel van?

 

[Richard n Ann]

Also you don't "drain" the refrigerant it has to be sucked out slowly by a machine. ie recovered.
Fingers crossed they know what they're doing, but I'm sure they'll get there in the end

 

[A S R]

Yes, they have the correct machine to weigh the fluid. That was just my way of phrasing it. Sorry.

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[rb62]

Oh ok. If it turns out not to be the compressor then at least I know it’ll be ok for a few years!
They can then start to replace cheaper parts until it works!
Also, me being thick here but what’s a Sevel van?

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[A S R]

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Ooh, I see. I never knew that. Thanks.
I think the problem mine has is rust in the workings. I’ve just had my sump pan and starter motor changed because they were both as rusty as hell. I had my starter not start on a few occasions and initially thought it was the immobiliser but quickly ruled that out when I smacked the starter with a hammer and it worked immediately. The sump pan was also very rusty and I had it changed as a precaution before it failed on me. There are other parts under there that will be sorted soon too.
I think the causes of the rust are because it gets used infrequently and some muppet removed the plastic under trays that protect the under from road water. I have new under trays to fit once the parts have been rejuvenated.

 

[Lenny HB]

I think the causes of the rust are because it gets used infrequently and some muppet removed the plastic under trays that protect the under from road water. I have new under trays to fit once the parts have been rejuvenated.

Most converters don't fit the centre undertray, it's not been removed it was never there.

 

[Figaro]

Also, me being thick here but what’s a Sevel van?

It's the group name of the Fiat Peugeot Citroen consortium who make the vans under the different brands

 

[mikebeaches]

I read somewhere the compressors on the Sevel vans are bullet proof. Not saying it's not the comp but be careful.

Good to know! We discovered our a/c wasn't working when we went to northern France a fortnight ago - 2.3 litre 130 hp Ducato, but suspect similar set up as the 3 litre.

With the weather heating up we wanted it fixed. Went to a branch of a chain called 'Speedy' and they said they'd check everything, but warned if it was the compressor it would be expensive.

In the event, they replaced a couple of seals / valves (?) and re-gassed it. Said the compressor was fine. Anyway circa £150 lighter, but ice-cold air in the cab... thankfully!

Weather just got hotter and hotter, but the cab stayed nice and cool.

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[Bessy765]

In the fuse box by the air filter there are three relays across the front from memory the centre one is for the air con. On a couple of vans I have had to take the relay out clean and very slightly twist the blades to make contact. I would check that although it means charging the system again you will be P off if thats all it is. If the clutch doesn’t engage no compressor ?