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• FIAT Punto - Fiat Punto Mk2 interior fan problem 17 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  if there is a blockage somewhere..if I select feet, face, screeen and so on..there is flow but very, very little. It is the air con model...that definitely needs a regas or it is knackered.   Thanks
• Renault Laguna III - Loose conection? 28 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Bought a 51 plate Laguna 2 days ago. Only thing I can find wrong is the light that lights up the display for the fan/air con etc looks like it may have a loose conection. When the panel is pressed hard the light will show for a second then go off again.Before I start trying to into the back
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 97 1.25 Fan belt routing 10 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  1997 Fiesta 1.25 Zetec Power Steering No air con What is the fan belt routing? Amazingly Haynes dont cover this (How do they keep going?) There are six pulleys clockwise from top front: Generator PS Crankshaft Water pump Tensioner Idler I can see the logical route, with exceptions: Does water
• Alfa Romeo 156 (1998 - 2005) - 03 1.8 ueconomical Alfa 9 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Bought a Alfa 156 1.8 TS, it is a great car but needed its cam belt doing so booked it nto a local garage, it went in doing 30mpg around town came out doing 22 The garage deny they did the timing wrong The car runs great, no flat spots. I do not drive it hard and use the air con only
• Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - 99 2.0 switch on dash? 8 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Helo...can anyone tell me what the switch on my dashboard is that has a circle with a T in the middle and an M on the side of the circle ? It is to the right of the air con switch and the owners manual has the switch for the Hyrdactive suspension in the same place but in the manual the symbol
• Peugeot 406 (1996 - 1998) - 1997 2.0 radiator temp guage 26 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  hi i have a petrol 406 with air con and had a big stop light come on yesterday. took it to the dealer who ran it and told me the head gasket might have gone, radiator leaking and colling fan not working. however i put oil in it and thats ok but now my temp guage goes over 90 when doing only 3 miles
• Mitsubishi - In the current climate, is this a good deal? 13 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Buying a Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 cz1 5 door 07 reg. Trading in Ford Fiesta 1.4lx 5 door 02 reg. Dealer's offer: £2,500 for my car and £3k on top for the Colt. The Colt has parking sensors (which I don't particularly want!) and air con (which I do want). The Colt was on for £6495, deal effectively
• Jaguar X-Type Estate (2004 - 2007) - 05 2.0d 2 faults 3 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Brought a 2.0d jaguar estate in April. Everything seems find(except for a noisy air con unit). I now have two small faults, rear door won't lock and now windscreen washer is not working. Pump seems to be working, and despite clearing pipes and blowing down main pipe till water bubbles out
• MG MG ZR (2001 - 2005) - 2006 ZR - worth a punt at 3.5K 19 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I have spied locally a 2006(well registered anyway) MG ZR 105+. It has full electric pack, air con, leather, FSH and 20K miles for £3600. I think the dealer is closing down. I already have a TF and this will replace our ageing 214, so no stranger to MGR. Is it worth a chance on it? Will only
• Stock of Small Diesel in the North East? 14 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I am currently looking for 3 x small 5 door Diesels in Band B with Air Con to replace our work Fiesta's. Everywhere is quoting 8-12 weeks, which is after our Fiestas are due Major services and MOT's. Anyone have any ideas who has UK stock in the North east? Any clues? We have considered
• Mondeo - high speed fan cycling on & off 28 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  I have repeat of a previous small problem with my '02 Mondeo TDCi Ghia X, that of the high speed fan cycling on and off quickly when in traffic with the the air con / climate switched on. Please see the following thread: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=31988
• Wet rear footwell - vw passat 20 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  has suggested it may have something to do with the air-con heater outlet beneath the seat. But if so, why would the problem not occur with other heater outlets? Any ideas appreciated.
• Still a market for Peugeot 306s 9 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  was completely honest with any faults (e.g. air con) and the fact that I've done the servicing for the last couple of years. The buyer told me how reliable Peugeot diesels are (conrods?) before handing over a big wad of £20s. Obviously not a backroomer.
• How much is it worth? 26 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  high spec including CD player, Air con, electric heated mirrors. What sort of price could we get for a private sale? Thanks in advance Rich
• new car for just over 3 grand! 9 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  ....electric windows and sunroof,air con,power steering, etc etc. Of course it is not to be sold here as the Twingo wasn't, what a shame: Iwould have my name on the list presto.
• Fiesta power steering noise 13 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  a second and then resumes. If the wheels are dead ahead whilst stationary it also does it. It doesn't appear whilst driving or at least I haven't noticed it!! Fiesta is T Reg Zetec (no air con) Jo
• volvo evaporators 27 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  what is it with volvo and air con systems?? ive just had the evaporator replaced under warranty in my v70 the same problem arose with a 850 i owned previously, talking to the dealer who carried out the repair he reckons a 4 year life is average, outragaeous in a car costing 30k surely its
• Fumes in Freelander 29 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  . If I put the ventilation system in recirc it stops it. The air con is off so I don't think it's coming from that. My local dealer (admittedly in France) is baffled and so am I Any suggestions as to the cause would be welcome Jules
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  Why has a radiator fault in our Nissan Micra resulted in the air conditioning being shut down? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My sister drives a 2008 Nissan Micra 1.2 manual and noticed smoke/vapour coming out of the dash and a substance like cooking oil on the rear carpet a few...
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  Does using an air conditioner affect fuel consumption? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have always understood that running the air conditioner causes an increase in fuel consumption. Last week, in very cold weather, I was taken for a demonstration...