When the air conditioning failed in our C5 (125k) recently, the dealer diagnosis was that it was a clutch control fault – C994. They suggested replacement of compressor and condenser at a cost of approximately $3,200.
From research undertaken so far, failure of the clutch in this compressor is not uncommon. In particular, I was advised that it is the coil component that fails. When I queried the dealer why not just replace the clutch, the service advisor surmised that the clutch may not be sold separately by Citroen? From the limited research I have done, a coil is obtainable from the UK, but they are currently out of stock of the clutch assembly complete. The clutch costs just a fraction of that of the compressor and condenser and I have had varying reports ranging from an hour to one day to replace the clutch.
Would appreciate hearing from others who can enlighten me further.
From research undertaken so far, failure of the clutch in this compressor is not uncommon. In particular, I was advised that it is the coil component that fails. When I queried the dealer why not just replace the clutch, the service advisor surmised that the clutch may not be sold separately by Citroen? From the limited research I have done, a coil is obtainable from the UK, but they are currently out of stock of the clutch assembly complete. The clutch costs just a fraction of that of the compressor and condenser and I have had varying reports ranging from an hour to one day to replace the clutch.
Would appreciate hearing from others who can enlighten me further.