Something weird happened to the CSL

rstoughy · 21-05-2010, 07:09 PM

Was driving home from work today sitting at a steady 50.

Decided that id stick on the Aircon for the 1st time this year and run it for the 20mile journey home just to circulate the gas etc.

Now the car has done around 300miles since going back on the road about 3 weeks ago after its winter rest and has ran perfect.

Aircon had been on for no more that 10sec when the dash / radio / heater display went blank. I could just make out the gear indicator and i mean just, really really dull.
Quickly switched the aircon off again but everything remained the same probably for another 30secs before returning to normal.

My 1st thought was that the Aircon pump had seized causing belt dammage to the Altenator / belt but kept going and got home.

Lifted the bonnet once home and tried the Aircon again and confirmed that the pump and belt are ok and operating fine.

It's in the back of my head......"altenator" but i have had no light flickering, dodgy starting etc

Any ideas?
Have Croft in 2 weeks so need the car to be tip top

On a happier note came home to my new Cups waiting for me

Cheers,

21-05-2010, 07:09 PM	#1
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,947 Casino cash: $25407	Something weird happened to the CSL Was driving home from work today sitting at a steady 50. Decided that id stick on the Aircon for the 1st time this year and run it for the 20mile journey home just to circulate the gas etc. Now the car has done around 300miles since going back on the road about 3 weeks ago after its winter rest and has ran perfect. Aircon had been on for no more that 10sec when the dash / radio / heater display went blank. I could just make out the gear indicator and i mean just, really really dull. Quickly switched the aircon off again but everything remained the same probably for another 30secs before returning to normal. My 1st thought was that the Aircon pump had seized causing belt dammage to the Altenator / belt but kept going and got home. Lifted the bonnet once home and tried the Aircon again and confirmed that the pump and belt are ok and operating fine. It's in the back of my head......"altenator" but i have had no light flickering, dodgy starting etc Any ideas? Have Croft in 2 weeks so need the car to be tip top On a happier note came home to my new Cups waiting for me Cheers, __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 16yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond" Last edited by rstoughy; 21-05-2010 at 07:21 PM.