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  Why isn't my air con working? 28 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The air con on my Rover 75 has stopped working. I've had the gas checked, but there's no problems there. Any idea what the issue might be? ot blowing...
• volvo v40 1.8i - air con - engine damage 3 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  put in but I have been reading about air-con noises and consequential engine problems. When i switch off my air-con it gurgles for a while? Is that anything I should be worried about? Could it have led to this problem? Please help as I am facing a very large bill and don't want another large bill
• Ford Mondeo Mk3 2.0 TDCI - Air Con Clutch 17 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Hi Everyone, I have a Mondeo Mk3, 2.0 TDCI and have just had to replace my drive belt becuase when the air con clutch cuts in the belt doesn't go round properly and snapped. It's almost like when the clutch is engage it's "locked up" on the pulley. I have disconnected the air con
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  Is it most economical to have the windows open or the air con on? 17 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In the summer, is it most economical to have the windows open or the air con on? I have a 2008 Ford Ka.
• water leak after air con is switched off 18 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  goes down a bit as well. He does say this does not happen if he leaves the air con on when driving. is that a common occurance/problem? I have heard that if the air con is used during summer/hot weather it is normal to see a puddle of water under the car due to condenstation. any advice/links greatly
• Volvo 960 Air Con 8 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  My 1994L Volvo 960 (3.0 24v FS Estate) has suffered with air con problems since new. I've had all the major components replaced during the 3 year warranty period - and the system has been re-gassed regularly. Now it's failed yet again - with a 121 code flashing on the a/c button. This, I think
• any - Air Con recharge 11 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Why is it that the A/C system on a car needs recharging, but a domestic refrigerator can last 25 years with no attention?    
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  Should faulty air con be covered a used car dealer? 30 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My son bought a car on Sunday from a secondhand dealership. On the test drive, the air con was blowing but didn't seem very cold so he assumed maybe it...
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  What's a fair price for air-con regassing? 24 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  A trusted AC specialist says I need a new condenser for my air conditioning unit and has quoted £400 for a replacement, with three hours needed to fit...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 02 2.0 Air Con only works on 1st Fan Speed 19 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Hi 2002 Ford Modeo 2.0 TDCi. Air con has been working with no problems.All of a sudden A/C light is going out and A/C is not working when the fan speed is switched beyond the first position.On the first fan speed every thing working fine with cooled air trickling out of the vents.When the car
• 2008 Ford Galaxy 2.0 tdci - Air Con temperature varies 15 May 2019 (Forum)
  I have a 2008 Ford Galaxy ghia with the rear air con and duel climate control. Since having a new condenser and regas the temperature varies from one vent to the next.    One vent goes as low as 8.5c whereas another will be blowing 16c.    Any
• Air Con v Climate Control 20 Jul 2018 (Forum)
    My Toyota has air con, when you switch it on you can hear the revs on the engine rise. I am not sure of increased fuel economy as I only owned it for a short whille My Alfa has climate control, when switched on there is no rise in revs, it does not seem to effect the fuel
• BMW 5 Series Touring E61 - air con failure due to stone damage 4 May 2015 (Forum)
  My air con has failed due to stone damage leading to a repair bill of just shy of £800. Since the failure is due to stone damage surely this a design fault due to insufficient shielding.  Is BMW liable due to design failure for any of the repair bill?
• Mondeo TD Air con tensioner 24 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Hello All Does anybody know of a way to get to the air con drivebelt tensioner pully lock bolt (8mm hex in the centre of the pully)On a 1998 mondeo TD? as there is hardly any clearance between the pully and the body work. Does any one know of a special tool for the job? No matter what angle i try
• V/hall Astra Air Con 1 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  Ladies and Gentlemen, I have had a 1999 Vhall Astra 1.8 CDX for about ten months and i am getting a musty smell from my Air Con. If I switch between the two I get the smell for a bit but it clears in five or ten minutes. I have thought it may be the pollen filter. Would be grateful if anyone could
• Air-con 26 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Advice please on the best way to use the air-con system on modern cars. Honest John suggest use at all times? My friends are not convinced, claiming high fuel bills and loss of power. Any setting of the heating system to the screen on modern cars automatically turns the A/C on, so
• Ford Mondeo II v6 - air con not ice cold 18 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  just had air con expert out, regassed car all good, no leaks, pump working as it should, but only blowing warm/cold air not at the temp as it should be, he mentioned might need a new blend door? but he was'nt sure, ford said might be pollen filter but just had major service with ford and odour
• New Car Air-con efficiency 12 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  I\'m sure this has already been discussed, but I can\'t find it now, so apologies in advance. I\'ve just taken delivery of a new Zafira and am not overly impressed with the air-con. At its coldest, on recirculate, although significantly colder than outside, it just doesn\'t seem cold enough
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  Can I have my air con regassed with older refrigerant? 17 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can I have my 2017 Peugeot 3008 air con regassed with older spec refrigerant substituted to cut costs?
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  How often should I clean my car's air con? 13 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My local garage recommends air con cleaning out every two years. Is this necessary?