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• Escort - Noisy Aircon 4 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Hi all, My 1997 Escort Ghia X 1.8 has developed a noise and vibration when the air con is used. It is a very dull, low pitched noise, almost like a fan, accompanied by a vibration which can be felt thru the floor/steering etc. Any ideas?? PP
• Mondeo smelly air system 6 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  When using the air con or not I have a smell emitting from the air system, sometimes the windscreen steams up. My local garage has advised me that the cost for this is around £100.00, this indicates to me that this is a relatively small job and possible within my capability? I have read articles
• Peugeot 207 SW - Foul smel from ventilation system 17 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  Can someone please help with this problem which has affected my partner,s car since she left the recirculated air control permanently on for several months. The air con man has tried everything including smoke bombs etc to no avail. HJ recommended putting the heater on full just before switching
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  Squeaking air con fan on Audi TT - should the dealer repair or replace? 7 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a 2014 Audi TT with 38,000 miles on the clock from an independent dealer. The air con makes an annoying squeak; not loud, just persistent. We...
• Grand Scenic - air conditioning 17 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  We've had a fault with our air conditioning which has now been fixed but I'm not sure if we're being charged for something that we shouldn't have to pay for. Our local garage replaced the pressure sensor but the air con still did not work.  The car was sent to Renault who diagnosed
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  How can I set my Ford Galaxy's air conditioning to provide a lower temperature? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  On my 2004 Ford Galaxy's air conditioning setting 'AUTO', the lowest ambient temp (ambient) is 18 degrees Centigrade. Is there a way of lowering the temp...
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  My air conditioning pump is making a noise - is it running out of gas? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just noticed that when I turn on my air conditioning the pump is making a noise. It only started this afternoon before the guy sorted out my hands-free...
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  Can you still buy a no frills hatchback? 26 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Even seven years ago you could buy an entry level five-door hatchback from any well-known marque without lots of options. Now there seems to be about £3k...
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  How do I go about finding an ex-police dog van to buy? 26 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to source an ex-police dog van that has air-con and fans for the dogs. Something like a Mitsubishi Outlander or Skoda Scout. I'm based in Ireland...
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  How vulnerable is the Jazz to road damage? 29 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Jazz ES, the radiators for the engine and air con are visible through the front bumper. Is there a mesh grill available to protect these...
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  Should I buy a Saab 9-5? 12 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a 13 year old Saab 9-5. It has 140,000 miles on the clock, but is in lovely condition bar the broken air con. If I can live without...
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  Tax disc cuss 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Comfort with Air Con, reg VX02 CUC at auction. Could you please tell me why the road tax is £145? I have looked at about...
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 01 1.0 NATS alarm system: switching it off 13 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Just bought a 2001 Micra Activ. This is a special edition that has central locking, air con and NATS alarm system. Unfortunately, there is no user manual with the car. A couple of questions.: 1) When the car is switched off and locked up, there is a red light flashing every 3 seconds, to the left
• Is this too expensive for a Yaris? 12 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  for £7495. They have added air con and alloys. The What Car Target Price is £7277. I think the air con & alloys would come to about £1000, but do you think £7495 is a bit steep considering it has been driven by god knows who and there is a new model coming out 1st Jan? My mum got a pre-reg 1.4 D4D Yaris
• ford ka 20013 - fan belt 23 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  my sons ford ka air con as never worked and the pipe is broke at the front, now the belt runs the pump and it has got very noisy and hot.Can you fit a smaller belt off a ford ka without ac on and bypass the ac pump .thank you
• ford Mondeo 2.0 tdci 115. - Rattle from alternator belt area 10 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  I have a rattle coming from the alternator end of the engine its not the alternator though as this checks out ok. but from adjacent area. sounds like the air con but I know this is off. Burge
• BMW re-gassing. 17 May 2005 (Forum)
  My BiL needs to re-gas the Air Con on my old 3 series...he has had an offer from a BMW dealer to have it done for £94.00 including gas and VAT. Is this a good deal ?. Apparantly the menu price is in the region of £164.00. Would he better getting quotes from an indie?
• Merc Vito advice 27 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  I am considering buying a Mercedes Vito 113, 2 litre petrol, camper van (professional conversion), air-con, leather seats, S plate, 47k miles for £17000. I have read some horror stopries about the Vito. It looks fantastic. Anyone know if this is a good a price? And is it thirsty? Thank you.
• Valuation 18 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  What is my car worth in a) private sale, to sell quickish b) part ex against a discounted car? Honda Accord 2.0 LS 99T 96,000 dark blue, cream interior, original condition, full Honda service history, tax & mot till June. 6 stack CD, elec w/ows & roof, air con.
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  Is there a modern but non complicated car out there? 4 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  All I require in a car is speed, comfort and style. The only gadgets I need are air-con, electric windows and navigation. I don't want loads of sensors...