josephschmidt1

Peugeot 208 AC failure

Hey, I'm having a frustrating issue with my 2022 Peugeot 208 gasoline. The A/C just decided to quit on me! It's got about 185k km on the clock. Basically, the air conditioning system doesn't switch on at all, and obviously, it's no longer cooling. I scanned it and there's an error stored. I've checked the basic stuff like fuses, but I'm stumped. Anyone else experienced this?

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Sounds familiar! I had a similar problem with my 208. Have you checked for undervoltage? The HVAC system on these cars is super sensitive. Also, have a look at the relay switch and the pressure sensor. A faulty pressure switch can cause the compressor to shut off.

Thanks! Undervoltage... interesting. Where exactly should I be looking for that? And when you say relay switch, is there a specific one I should focus on? I'm not the most mechanically savvy, so any pointers would be great.

Undervoltage was indeed the root cause in my case. And yes, by relay switch, I mean the one related to the AC compressor. But, frankly, diagnosing undervoltage can be tricky without proper tools. I'd advise getting it checked at a workshop; they can pinpoint the exact cause much faster and rule out other potential issues like a faulty belt tensioner.

Took it to the shop as suggested. Turns out it WAS undervoltage related! They sorted it out, and the A/C is blowing cold again. Total cost was 240€. Thanks for the heads-up! You saved me a ton of guesswork.

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