au2 aircon

[kenz]

hey guys
i got a 2000 au2 ute which i got last year. it dusnt have an aircon and i really dont know where i can get an aftermarket 1 from. im kinda new to cars n stuff so thats y i dont know but yea im in an around the brisbane sunny coast area if any1 has sum help for me
cheers

[Mechan1k]

That sounds wrong ... I am sure all the AUII's had aircon from factory. Even the base models.

Is it an XL model???

[Sleeperau]

Originally Posted by kenz

hey guys
i got a 2000 au2 ute which i got last year. it dusnt have an aircon and i really dont know where i can get an aftermarket 1 from. im kinda new to cars n stuff so thats y i dont know but yea im in an around the brisbane sunny coast area if any1 has sum help for me
cheers

mmmmm.......It doesn't sound right mine is a base line 2000 au2 forte & it has A/c. Go to the wreckers or find someone who is wrecking one.

[kenz]

yeah its an XL model so im not sure why it dont have factory a/c

[Mechan1k]

No A/C button on the right hand side of the radio ?????
Damn ... I thought they would have them in standard after the E-series.

Although the XL ute's in the AUs were pretty pov when it came to features (thank goodness I got the XLS (I love my a/c, all power options, cruise, 4-speaker sound [sound getting upgraded to many more speakers though ... hee hee])

But back on topic ... being an SII model it'd have A/C as standard ... AUI I can forgive not having A/C as standard though ... but an AUII ... oh well.

[12]

Air conditioning was optional on all AUI and AUII utes, from XL to XR. Air conditioning was optional for all AUIII utes except for the XR utes.

[zoomzoom]

give your local ford dealer a call they might have a air kit to fit to your car but it wont be cheap

[buickman]

The car wasnt sold by the Colac Ford dealer in Vic and the colour of the ute is red as a farmer in Colac had a S2 ute and the only AU I've ever seen without A/C.

buickman

[kenz]

well no its not red and its not from colac. yeah i emailed the ford dealership where i bought it and they said to get a factory kit put together would cost about $6000 as they dont do them anymore

[buickman]

That makes two AU's without factory air. There could not be to many more out there.

[Mechan1k]

They probably started off life in Vic or Tas ... doesn't get that warm down there.

[R0bb0]

Try FTG Auto Salvage, they're sponsors.

[HLC]

jus open the windows :

[12]

Originally Posted by buickman

That makes two AU's without factory air. There could not be to many more out there.

Seen quite a few AU utes with no A/C. Mostly lower spec XL models. Must be trade utes.

Originally Posted by kenz

hey guys
i got a 2000 au2 ute which i got last year. it dusnt have an aircon and i really dont know where i can get an aftermarket 1 from. im kinda new to cars n stuff so thats y i dont know but yea im in an around the brisbane sunny coast area if any1 has sum help for me
cheers

Try REPCO,I used to work in one of their branches about 5 years ago (before the AU) we sold most components needed hoses/compressor/condensor/fittings/RD/relays etc.

I remember the compressors were the same brand (can't think of the brand) as genuine FORD.

I hope this helps!

David

[kenz]

i've tried about 6 or 7 places here even repco and none of them do the au aftermarkets (obviously cause no1 wants em) but 1 guy told me of a place in brisbane that will put one together for me for about $2500 ??

[XR_Strider_GuY]

Originally Posted by kenz

i've tried about 6 or 7 places here even repco and none of them do the au aftermarkets (obviously cause no1 wants em) but 1 guy told me of a place in brisbane that will put one together for me for about $2500 ??

Don't jump to the deal just yet. Do your research and findout what parts are needed for airconditioning. I remember back in the early 1990's Toyota and the like were still offering dealer fitted airconditioning units to wide body SV22 Camry's (we got it done to ours).

I'm sure if you went to the wreakers you can source some external bits, condensor, compressor in relatively good condition. For the more tricky bits source the parts new. Try a few airconditioning specialists to findout how much labour it would be to fit the parts if you source it. If the shop is genuine they may even help you source the parts for a reasonable price.

To me $2500 sounds expensive.

[kenz]

yea i havent even rang that place yet cause i thought it was a bit much aswell.

[SPLINTER]

if you want me to i can do some research for you on monday- after all it is my job locating parts for people. If you give me the engine type, gearbox type, does it have power steering? as many details as you can i will check it out for you.

my work email is leanne.mott@lyonsaircon.com.au

we are in WA but i have many contacts in the business and i would be very suprised if we couldn't help in some way

[buickman]

Its amazing why some farmers & tradies would order a late model car without air & power steering. Tight wads.

[cArSiK]

I have sold a 2004 BA MK2 XL ute with no air....the customer simply didnt want it!

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Originally Posted by buickman

Its amazing why some farmers & tradies would order a late model car without air & power steering. Tight wads.

No A/C I can understand, but no power steering?? In a late model ute?? That would be close to if not impossible to steer, even for Arnie! :

[kenz]

thanks splinter thats real nice of you. ive sent some details through

[wagonwheels]

My Au 2 falcon air cond has just had a new compressor and been regassed, there is no tx valve in au2 they tell me. Does any one have any ides on what to do. thanks

[Mr Hardware]

The AU has an orifice tube instead of a thermal extraction valve. Also please start a new thread next time.

[wagonwheels]

Sorry wasnt sure how, where would i obtain diagrams on how all the air con works . thanks