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  Is an air conditioning service necessary? 22 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My Toyota dealer recommends that I have my air con serviced after only two years. They quote £150. Is this necessary?
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  Faulty air con - should the dealer pay for the repairs? 16 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2007 SEAT Leon, which I have had since new. The car has covered 82,000 miles and has a full service history. The air con was working at 78,000...
• Air con and MPG 2 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  Does using the air con/climate control make a lot of difference to the MPG in a modern car? Also, should a brand new car be 'run-in' for say 1000 miles before trying to accurately assess the MPG? Thanks.
• Ford - Air Con CON 11 May 2013 (Forum)
  Just took one of our cars into the Ford Garage yesterday, A 2008 Mondeo Estate  as the Air Con was not very effective, and they diagnosed a "punctured condensor" (probably caused by a flying stone ) requiring a new one at £480.00 fitted I declined this as it seemed
• Air con recharged but still not working 11 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Car: Daewoo Leganza S reg The air con on our car stopped working about two years ago and we have never bothered to get it fixed, but its so hot now, we decided to have a look round about fixing it. We have brought a R134a canister and tested the pressure, which was low. We have topped
• air con 13 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  This might sound like a silly question but in terms of using air con economically as well as looking after the system, is it better to keep it on all the time when needed in hot weather? Does switching it off then back on again every so often on a journey to keep fuel consumption down do it any
• air/con new theory 14 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  just read a note on a usa web site that was discussing the pros and cons of leaving the air con on all the time. There was general agreement that the system should be left on all the time or used regularly to keep the seals in good condition and prevent premature failure. Until one "veteran
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• Air Con - 1996 Xantia 1.9td 31 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  The air con compressor on my 1996 Xantia 1.9td does not run when I press the switch. Is there a relay associated with it that can be replaced? Are there any servicable parts on the compressor that can be tested or replaced. Thanks
• Focus - Air-con MPG ? 12 May 2006 (Forum)
  I have a Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi late 2002 and wonder if using the Air Con has any effect on MPG. Guys I've spoken to seem to have a mixed view. Anyone know the correct answer ?
• air con care 7 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  My 3 year old Shogun 3.2 DiD has developed a musty smell from the heating/air con. How do I cure this? and can you prevent it? I leave the climate on auto, is this best? Thanks in advance.
• Air-con not working 31 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  The car is an 05 Focus TDCi, and the air-con is no longer blowing cold air. I've just noticed it because of a couple of warm days this week. It was working last summer, and seemed to be helping with the demisting during the winter. It's been run for at least 15 minutes every
• 2002 Picasso 2.0ltr HDI Exclusive - Picasso air con not turning off 21 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  My air con will not switch off.  As soon as the ignition turns on the aircon starts tyo blow out air.  even when the control unit says it is off the aircon keeps working. Can you help?
• Air con settings ... which is best for CO2 etc. 22 May 2008 (Forum)
  Am I right in assuming that having your air con set on 'recirc', you are only cooling the (already cool) air circulating in the passenger compartment. Whereas if it is set on 'fresh air' (outside air) you are having to cool the hot (summer) air coming in from outside. Have I got this completely
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  What is needed to mend my air con? 14 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We went to get our air con recharged today but got told that there was a problem with the compressor it wasn't kicking in? Could this be something as simple...
• 2000 passat air con?? 30 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Its a 2000 1.8 20v sport auto estate-we have only had it about a week and the air con/fans arnt coming on? is this a normal fault with these and is there anything i can do? or is it a dealer only fault?. Thanks Ray
• Nissan Maxima QX (2000 - 2004) - 01 3.0 Air con not cold 9 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  My 2001 Nissan QX 3.0 is not blowing cold air through the air con system, maybe time for a service, is anybody able to recommend an aircon specialist around the Surbiton or Esher, Surrey area? Thanks in anticipation.
• Peugeot 306 - Peculiar noise from air con vents 26 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Evening, new to the threads. I bought a 2000 306 last month and today a strange crackling noise started coming from the air con vent at the passenger's side corner. It's only noticeable when the car is moving, from about 10 mph or so. If I put the air con on when the car
• Ford Puma Thunder 2001 - Air Con will not work 24 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Can anyone help??????????? My wifes Ford Puma Air Con will not work at all, nor will the cold air.  However, it will produce warm air all the time, even with the dial on cold or switched to AC it still comes out warm. Has anyone else had something similar and how did it get
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  How often should I have my car's air con serviced? 19 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have the air con of my Toyota Auris 1.6 diesel permanently switched on and set to air recirculating in all weathers. I was wondering when the air con...