Weidemann Aircon

[Chips]

Bought a 2nd hand Weidemann 5080t in January and thought the aircon wasn't very powerful then but the dealer said he checked it and it was fine . However now it's warming up outside it really can't cope even with the fan flat out meaning you have to have the door open which I hate . The aircon actually runs and does make a difference to the wi does steaming up on damp days and so was just wondering is this normal for the aircon on a weidemann i.e a bit lame or should you be able to keep doors shut in April and thus it needs further investigation ?

 

[Timbo]

Bought a 2nd hand Weidemann 5080t in January and thought the aircon wasn't very powerful then but the dealer said he checked it and it was fine . However now it's warming up outside it really can't cope even with the fan flat out meaning you have to have the door open which I hate . The aircon actually runs and does make a difference to the wi does steaming up on damp days and so was just wondering is this normal for the aircon on a weidemann i.e a bit lame or should you be able to keep doors shut in April and thus it needs further investigation ?

First thing, is the filter clean and the matrix not covered in dried mud? i.e. whats the volume of air flow like , and what there is, how cold is it? Is the compressor cycling or running continuously ??

 

[Chips]

New filter and Matrix looks clean , the air just isn't that cold , wondered if maybe the heater tap doesn't fully shut off or something . The matrix looks much smaller than on our tractor so maybe it's just not up to the job .just had a look and it cycles on and off every 20 seconds or so , is that how it should be ?

 

[Timbo]

New filter and Matrix looks clean , the air just isn't that cold , wondered if maybe the heater tap doesn't fully shut off or something . The matrix looks much smaller than on our tractor so maybe it's just not up to the job .just had a look and it cycles on and off every 20 seconds or so , is that how it should be ?

Try clamping the heater hoses and see if you can get outlet temp down to 5-7 c ,and after that, adjusting bulb / replacing thermostat so compressor stays running longer. Suspect you have a fixed temp thermostat, where some careful twaeking of the bulb position can get a lower cut out temp

 

[sanderzo]

The aircon on weidemann’s is shocking. We’ve had two and when it’s warm and you’re working it hard it really struggles. The cab filter is in a terrible place and blocks very easily. Try taking it out and the black mesh filter and clean the small air con radiator with a soft brush because everytime you wash handler water gets in and turns the dust to mud on it. On the new weidemanns they do an optional better ventilation system.

 

[Chips]

Mine is a 66 plate , would that be the newer or older aircon ? I have put a new filter on it and the matrix looked pretty clean to be honest . I just watched it running now and the compressor would run for 5 seconds and then stop for 20 seconds and repeat over and over .Is that normal or a sign of low gas/dodgy thermostat ?

 

[Chips]

Mine is a 66 plate , would that be the newer or older aircon ?

I have just had a look on their website and I see there is the option to have the aircon in the roof not the floor like mine , I guess I have the useless option then !

 

[Timbo]

Mine is a 66 plate , would that be the newer or older aircon ? I have put a new filter on it and the matrix looked pretty clean to be honest . I just watched it running now and the compressor would run for 5 seconds and then stop for 20 seconds and repeat over and over .Is that normal or a sign of low gas/dodgy thermostat ?

Impossible to tell without a gauge set and thermometer.

 

[TripleSix]

Mine is a 66 plate , would that be the newer or older aircon ? I have put a new filter on it and the matrix looked pretty clean to be honest . I just watched it running now and the compressor would run for 5 seconds and then stop for 20 seconds and repeat over and over .Is that normal or a sign of low gas/dodgy thermostat ?

Short cycling would suggest it's low on charge.
Get it diagnosed properly by someone who knows.

 

[Timbo]

Short cycling would suggest it's low on charge.
Get it diagnosed properly by someone who knows.

Could equally be a bad thermostat, or a system working fine but with poor airflow over the evap