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Mini Paceman AC System Problem

I'm experiencing a rather frustrating issue with the A/C system in my 2014 Mini Paceman. The air conditioning system does not switch on, therefore the air conditioning no longer cools. After running diagnostics, an error indicating undervoltage is stored in the error memory. I suspect the A/C compressor is shutting off due to this. Has anyone encountered a similar problem? Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

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A 2014 Mini Paceman is experiencing an issue where the air conditioning system fails to switch on, with diagnostics indicating an undervoltage error. This suggests the A/C compressor might be shutting off due to this issue. Possible causes include problems with the relay switch, pressure switch, or belt tensioner. The solution involved confirming the undervoltage issue at a garage, where the error was cleared, resolving the problem.

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helmut_knight85

Interesting issue. I had something similar happen with my Paceman, though I initially suspected a refrigerant leak. The A/C system would just cut out out of nowhere. Have you checked the relay switch and the pressure switch? Those were the first things I looked at. Also, is your belt tensioner in good condition? A slipping belt can sometimes cause undervoltage issues.

martineagle9 (community.author)

Thanks for the quick response. Regarding the relay switch and pressure switch, did you experience any other symptoms before the A/C completely failed? Was the error memory also indicating undervoltage, or did it point to something else entirely? I'm trying to pinpoint whether the undervoltage is the root cause or just a consequence of something else failing within the A/C system.

helmut_knight85

The only symptom I had was the A/C cutting out intermittently. I don't remember the exact error code, but it wasn't explicitly pointing to the compressor. I'd advise getting it checked at a workshop. They should be able to properly diagnose the issue. It could be a number of things, and it's better to be safe than sorry.

martineagle9 (community.author)

Just wanted to provide an update: it was indeed due to undervoltage. The A/C compressor was shutting off as suspected. The garage confirmed it and after checking the system, the error was cleared. The repair cost me 240€. Thanks for your input, I appreciate it.

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