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Barchetta AC Failure

My 2005 Fiat Barchetta with a gasoline engine has a completely failed AC. There's an error stored, it doesn't cool or switch on, and a warning light pops up. Could it be a defective air conditioning control unit?

A 2005 Fiat Barchetta is experiencing a complete AC failure, with an error code and warning light. The initial suspicion is a defective air conditioning control unit. However, another owner suggests checking for refrigerant leaks or compressor failure, as these issues can also cause similar symptoms. It is advised to rule out simpler problems like refrigerant levels before considering more complex repairs.

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I also own a Barchetta and had similar AC issues. It turned out to be a refrigerant compressor failure. Has your system been checked for leaks or refrigerant levels?

Thanks! I haven't checked for leaks yet. Could a refrigerant leak cause all these symptoms, including the error code and warning light? I thought a faulty control unit was more likely.

A faulty control unit is possible, but your symptoms match my experience. Get a technician to rule out simpler issues first. The repair cost me 980€.

Thanks for the insight! I'll get the refrigerant levels checked and look for leaks before assuming it's the control unit. Hopefully, it's something simple, though that 980€ repair cost is scary.

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