2013 Renault Clio MK4 — Repair Solution

1.2L H5F.403 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol · A/C Clutch Not Cutting In · HVAC Control System

Renault Clio MK4 A/C Clutch Not Cutting In HVAC Control System Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Renault
Model: Clio MK4
Year: 2013
Engine: 1.2L H5F.403 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol
Area: HVAC Control System
Category: A/C Clutch Not Cutting In

Customer Complaint

A/C not working at all, it had been inefficient for some time prior.
Customer advised that he could hear the clutch cut in first up, but it was not cold at all.

Problem Summary

Confirmed poor cooling efficiency of A/C system.
Observed the initial cycle of compressor clutch, then cuts out and would not operate again.

Ended up finding a faulty evaporator temp sensor and the A/C system slightly low on charge.

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Quick Facts

CodeRENMK13612
Vehicle2013 Renault Clio MK4
Engine1.2L H5F.403 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol
ComplaintVisible
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