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Fortune Telling 12 Jan 2007 (Forum)
Time to change cars in a couple of months time. We usually buy a 1 year old and sell on its 3rd birthday. I would like to try and forsee what spec. will be in demand in a couple of years time. So, what colour car should I buy now, air con or climate, alloys or steel, sun roof any use, hatchback -
ford mondeo tddi - jerks with aircon on. 18 Aug 2006 (Forum)
, after switching off and leaving the car for about 40 mins it starts first time, this problem does not happen if i dont use the air con , many thanks claire -
407 Radio not working 2 Jul 2006 (Forum)
Hi hope someone can help I've got a 1.6 HDi SE 407 with the standard stereo in, This morning i turned the radio off by pressing the button, now it won't turn back on, I've still got the car phone through the speakers and it will take and eject CD's the display still works listing the air con -
How much negotiateing leaway 1 Jan 2006 (Forum)
I am curently looking at buying a second hand merc sprinter and have found one for 7000 plus vat. considering the mieladge and the condition and extras eg air con elw etc the price seems reasnable but how much do you think I can get away with hagiling off the price. What sort of mark up would -
99 vectra rad fan 4 Sep 2005 (Forum)
hi all i have two fans on my rad ,front and rear,(the fan at the back,) can someone explain why .is one of them for the air con. the one at the front keeps stopping so moved it with my fingers and it was seized but the started to spin. and it is blowing a 30 amp fuse in the little fuse holder next -
Astra sump plug torque? 3 Sep 2005 (Forum)
I have a 2002 Astra, it has a 1.6 single ohc engine with air con. The Haynes manual says that the torque setting for this car (alloy sump) should be 33lbf. The manual then specifically states that the dohc 1.6 engine with a torx type(rubber ring)plug should be 10 lbf. As my car has a torx type plug -
Best 5 grand diesel estate? 19 Nov 2003 (Forum)
Could soon be on the look out for a replacement for a Mk3 Golf 1.8 GL. Requirements include space for mad labrador (hence estate), diesel for lots of miles, air con/abs/twin airbags, and similar (ish) dimensions to the Golf to keep SWMBO happy. Considering a Focus, but slightly put off -
406 price 5 Feb 2003 (Forum)
trying to sell soon, but its a high mileage! ex company car bought at 110K now on 125K i've just had the cambelt done, and a full new exhaust, and a few months ago new discs and pads. 1.9tdlx with air con, abs, electric heated wing mirrors etc..... 11 months tax and mot and totally spotless -
2004 Porsche 996 C2 - Woeful Dealer not fixing problems - Help Needed!! 29 Dec 2011 (Forum)
Hello all I purchased a 996C2 from Stratstone in Aylesbury on the 26th November, after a 300 mile shakedown run on the 29th November I reported 3 problems back to the Dealer: Air Con Not Working Steering Wheel Wobble at 65 plus Appalling Headlights (Porsche -
Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 1.8 Air con only runs warm. 25 Jun 2009 (Forum)
We bought our 54 plate 1.8 zetec 12 months ago and it was only recently we took a long motorway drive in the heat with our 2 small children and when we... -
Nissan Primera IV p12 (2002 - 2006) - 2002 2.2D Engine Trouble! 8 Jul 2008 (Forum)
Hi all. Recently my 2.2D Primera has been idling at low rev and I can feel a lot of vibration through the seat. When I turn on the air con and the revs increase a tiny bit, the vibration is gone. Pulling off in 1st & 2nd, there is a worrying rumbling, kind of deep resonating sound coming from -
Peugeot 508SW - Approved Used? 4 Mar 2020 (Forum)
of 36 degrees Centigrade (in March!) Not a particular problem, apart from the fact that the climate control system responds to that, so, unless temperature set to "Hi" system blowing cold air, air con not functioning, car misting up. Doesn't really inspire confidence, and I do wish people -
Honda Accord Drive belt squeal from cold 23 Oct 2006 (Forum)
on damp mornings I have replaced the following items in an attempt to cure this: Honda drive belts (a/c and Pas) Air con compressor Alternator Also it has recently had both timing and balancer belt and a Honda battery. The belt tension has been checked 3 times (independant garage-trusted -
Ford Focus 1.6 2001 plate. - Heater blower motor....blown 20 Jan 2014 (Forum)
Hi All I need to source a heater blower motor for a 2001 Ford Focus 1.6 Ghia. The car has air con; does that make a difference to the type of blower fitted? I seriously doubt it, but something that someone else said has put a doubt in my mind. Haynes makes no mention -
Ford Fiesta 1.25 2001 - fiesta 1.25 rattley engine and fan coming on. 12 Jul 2011 (Forum)
15 or so minutes but the temp guage is in the middle and the air con is switched off. Hope somebody can help. Thanks very much -
Peugeot 405 Diesel (1988 - 1996) - 1996 1.9 Cooling Fan 25 Sep 2009 (Forum)
on the internet that it could be the bitron sensor for the air con. Where is this located? How can i test it? How much is a new one? Anyone got any other suggestions? Cheers Jon -
Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 05 1.3 how to change odour filter 15 Dec 2008 (Forum)
Xmas! Just for info the car does not have air con but understand this probably is irrelvant and am pretty good with car maintenance Thanks in advance for the help -
Vauxhall Astra 1.4 cooling warning light 28 Jul 2007 (Forum)
A warning light which looks like a radiator with a fan on it has come on. The air con does not work. The engine cooling fan does not cut in when I let the engine idle until the temp gauge goes into the red. My local Vauxhall garage ran a diagnostic test, they said the aircon sensor or switch -
Aircon specialist in the North-West? 15 Apr 2007 (Forum)
Hi, I have a mk5 VW Golf and the temperature is no where near as cold as it used to be when the air con is on. temperature reading from the centre vent has been measured at 16C. It is trying (ambient is about 25C today) but getting no where near as low as it used to be. Can anyone recommend -
No more a Corsa-Driver 5 Aug 2006 (Forum)
on the Corsa. I have one question though- how much power should air-con sap? I only ask because its very nippy with it off, but as soon as its on it goes really sluggish. Ben