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• Ford Mondeo mk3 - air conditioning not working 7 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  hi, my air conditioning had stopped working a couple of months ago, but as the weather has now changed to a lot warmer, i thought i would have it checked for regassing, it was empty, so had it regassed, worked fine for 2 days, now it has stopped again, if i put air con on it seems to blow warm
• Xantia air conditioning 29 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  mph (car speedo) Interior fan speed low. Air vent set to fresh, non recycling. Bright sunny day. Is the temperature drop of approx. 14 degrees C an indication that the air con is ok?
• Volkswagen Passat (1988 - 1997) - Aftermarket aircon air conditioning [read only] 24 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Has anyone seen an aftermarket air con system that can be installed yourself? I'm imagining something you plug into the cigar lighter and then connect some hoses through the window. Thanks for any suggestions. There is a thread in technical by the same poster so this is locked. Replies
• SAAB 9-3 Convertible - Air heater Fan and air conditioning not working 30 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  ! I purchased the car in June 2013 and ever since I purchased the car there has been a clicking noise that came on for 5-10 seconds after I switched off the air con or heating fan. I'm not that bothered about the clicking noise but I am bothered about no air coming out
• Nissan Juke 2015 - Heads up for Nissan Juke owners 2 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  Bit of a heads up to others regarding air con pipe routing that may affect some Nissan Jukes, 2015 onwards. My Juke was 22 months old when I noticed aircon not working efficiently, so being mechanically adept, had a cursory look and discovered two air con pipes - close to the screenwash
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  Zafira with 1.4T vs 1.8i (And an air con query) 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  1) Is the 1.4T Zafira engine likely to be more troublesome than the Zafira 1.8i engine?.Can the 1.4T cope with the Welsh hills? Also- 2) My present...
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  Does the BMW 5 Series suffer from air con problems? 8 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a nearly new BMW 5 series (2014 plate) but after looking at the BMW forums there seems to be a problem with air con condensers. According...
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  I bought a car six months ago and have now discovered the air con doesn't work - what can I do? 27 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a second hand car from a local dealer in January. In July I switched the aricon for the first time and found that it is not working. I got it...
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  Windscreen cracking noises 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car is a recently acquired 2008 Lexus iS250L. It has an unusual fault which is quite alarming. At completely random intervals there is a loud cracking...
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  Is this a wind up? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My sister-in-law purchased a Hyundai i10 under the Scappage Scheme 12 months ago and is highly delighted with the car. During the recent hot spell she...
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  Does my Ford Focus' air conditioning need treating to get rid of an unpleasant aroma? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with an unpleasant aroma in my car. It is a Ford Focus Zetec and has done 26,000 miles. This peculiar aroma upset my wife's stomach, so...
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  Windows down or air con on? 25 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 60 Nissan Micra has air conditioning. I am told that using this dramatically increases the fuel consumption. I am also told that having the windows...
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  Replacing air-con parts on an Alfa Romeo 156 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The aircon on my Alfa 156 is not working. The drive belt and pulley revolve OK but operating the switch does not engage the compressor clutch. The...
• Air conditioning option - car not used regularly. 5 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  whatever I do. So is air con worth 1000 pounds? Usage. I know you need to exercise air con to keep the seals in good order, but with my pattern of usage, and the fact that in spring or autumn the ambient temperature does not need modifying, am I likely to have problems? Or is it one of those things
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  How do I clean my car's air conditioning system? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recall that you gave advice some time ago regarding 'fumigating' the air conditioning and ventilation system to get rid of noxious smells. I've tried...
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 03 1.6 Blower speed setting number 2 not working 25 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  The speed setting number 2 has just stopped working on the air blower. Speed settings 1,3 & 4 still work as normal for both hot or cold air. Also the Air-con still works as normal. Any idea's if this would be an easy fix or would this be a job for the garage? Thanks for any suggestions.
• Citroen Berlingo Multispace (1998 - 2010) - 2003, 2.0Hdi - Air conditioning smells 7 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Hi Can anyone recommend someone in the Reading area to take a look at the air con in my car. I think it needs a service and general sorting out as it's smelly. The car is 4 years old and I don't think the dealer ever looked at it during services. The pollen filter was replaced last september
• air conditioning 14 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  How does the air con work exactly ? I am puzzled as when I put mine on (on a 5 yr-old Daewoo) there's a metallic/buzzing noise for a few seconds, then it seems to get cold but I am pretty sure that it gets less cold than before. Can a system slowly stop working ? (I thought it stopped altogether
• C5 2.2 HDI uneven tickover 29 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Whils I was at the dealer regarding the air con condensation, I asked about the cause of the slightly uneven tickover, which occurs sometimes (mainly when starting from cold). It tends to run in little surges, basically, and is more noticeable when the air con is on. It was suggested
• BMW 1 Series - BMW 66 plate M140i - air con failure due to stone? 13 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  The aircon in my 66 plate M140i has not worked since mid-May 2017 (been lots of fun with these heatwaves!) and having spent multiple days at the...