Question 1

What does an air conditioning compressor do?

Accepted Answer

The AC compressor pumps and pressurises the refrigerant through the air conditioning system, feeding cold air into your car. The compressor is powered by your car’s engine.

Question 2

How often should a compressor need replacing?

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A well-maintained and properly serviced compressor could last as long as your car does. However, as with all vehicle components, they’re prone to wear and tear. Leakage and blockage can create irreparable damage.

Question 3

The law, vehicle regulations and your MOT

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A faulty air compressor won’t affect your car’s MOT, but it can affect the comfort of you and your passengers. It’s worth keeping your air conditioning running correctly as the impact it can have on your vehicle’s fuel efficiency could affect the day-to-day cost of your motoring.

Question 4

What happens when we replace your AC compressor?

Accepted Answer

Our efficient and fully qualified mechanics will check for possible fault codes relating to your air conditioning that could lead them directly to a compressor fault.The air conditioning system will be checked thoroughly, including electric and pressure components.Wherever required your compressor will be replaced, and you’ll be advised of any other connected or associated problems arising from its malfunction. Important associated parts will also be removed and cleaned.You will be advised of any other parts that may need to be replaced for the best operation and health of your vehicle. This includes replacement of refrigerant and possibly the orifice tube and receiver dryer.Once the faulty compressor has been replaced, our mechanics will test it thoroughly to ensure the correct running of the new part and make any adjustments required for its premium operation.

Question 5

What causes an AC compressor to stop working correctly?

Accepted Answer

Over time, the internal components of a compressor can wear or fail, including the seals that cannot be replaced independently.
In other cases, the valves, pistons, bearings or clutch may need replacing, and it could be a cheaper option to replace the complete unit rather than each of the individual parts.
Your compressor may have stopped working properly due to infiltration by dirt and debris, or from being affected by other faulty parts in the system.

Question 6

Symptoms of a malfunctioning AC compressor

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If the air conditioning in your car doesn’t function as it normally would then it could be down to a faulty compressor.

Question 7

Your air con doesn’t work

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If your air vents aren’t producing cool air when your AC is operational, it could be your compressor that’s malfunctioning.

Question 8

There is no cool air

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A malfunctioning compressor could also affect your fuel consumption, so if you notice that you’re not achieving your usual mpg, it could be time to have your compressor checked.

Question 9

Your fuel consumption isn’t as good as normal

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If you hear a ticking noise coming from your engine, then this could be a sign that your compressor is damaged.
The AC unit is damp
If there are patches of fluid around the AC unit, this could also be a sign of a faulty compressor.

Question 10

Peugeot

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Peugeot is a French automotive manufacturer, initially founded in 1810 as a manufacturer of coffee and bicycles that went on to build internal combustion engine cars from 1890.

Question 11

How popular is Peugeot in the United Kingdom?

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With possibly its strongest model line-up in years, Peugeot is looking to turn around its current dip in vehicle numbers on the UK roads today. After a steady rise over the decade from 1995 to 2005, from 1.1million to 2.1million, the current tally has slowly dropped to a mere 1.8million—a strong total despite the depreciation in numbers.

Question 12

A mixed range of sensibly priced cars

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With 21 standard vehicle models available from the full Peugeot line-up, that’s a lot of choice when buying a car.Without doubt, it’s their SUV offerings that are leading the way; the innovation and technology applied to these stronger models will hopefully be developed through the rest of the range, bringing them into line with what the buying public expect from their motoring today.

Question 13

The modern Peugeot: executive styling in the making

Accepted Answer

Catering for city driving, Peugeot has smaller models available that include the 108 city car and the 208 supermini, next up is the 308 hatchback, and then the majority of the models in today’s line-up is their range of SUVs.However, the 508 saloon, featuring fastback type styling, has grown into an attractive low-slung 5-door coupé. More cars like this could enhance Peugeot’s positioning away from the mid-stream and into executive status.

Question 14

The historic and iconic Peugeot 205 GTI

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It was in the 1980s when the 205 was introduced and seemed responsible for turning around the success of the company. The supermini model was applauded for its style and handling, which led to sales topping 50k units a year.In 1984 the GTI was launched with a 1.6-litre engine; soon followed by a 1.9-litre model. The high-performance hatchback set standards in thrill-seeking for younger drivers everywhere.Could the new range of SUVs be responsible for another similarly styled comeback for the French giant?

Question 15

Peugeot’s reliability and reputation

Accepted Answer

Peugeot ranked 24th place out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. Not the best by any standard, but certainly not the worst available if you’re looking for a trouble-free motoring marque.

Question 16

Recent Peugeot recalls and reliability issues

Accepted Answer

Various recalls have been made on Peugeot models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.

Question 17

28/04/2019 – Peugeot 5008 (2018)

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The wiring harness on the voltage retaining device may have been inadequately tightened

Question 18

26/04/2019 – Peugeot Traveller (2015–2018)

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Excessive loading of the front suspension could result in loosening and eventual separation of the front wishbone lower ball joints

Question 19

05/04/2019 – Peugeot Expert, Peugeot Traveller (2015–2018)

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The vehicle’s air-conditioning compressor pulley could break and damage other components

Question 20

30/03/2019 – Peugeot Expert, Peugeot Traveller (2015–2018)

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The fastening elements on the steering mechanism are inadequate

Question 21

30/03/2019 – Peugeot Expert, Peugeot Traveller (2015–2018)

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The wishbone mounting brackets on the rear suspension system are incorrectly fixed and can break

Question 22

08/02/2019 – Peugeot 208 (2018)

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The steering column was incorrectly assembled on the shaft of the steering system

Question 23

04/01/2019 – Peugeot 107 (2005–2013)

Accepted Answer

It is possible that the blue that adheres the windowpane to the rear door could come loose

Question 24

07/12/2018 – Peugeot 5008 (2018)

Accepted Answer

The wheel fastening nuts may have been insufficiently tightenedAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

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