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  Steering heavy after replacement alternator? 19 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda Accord's alternator packed up a week ago. Had it replaced with new belts. It made a screaming noise on full lock when I put the Air Con on as...
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  Should I have the timing belt changed on my Fiat 500? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My brilliant but under-used Fiat 500 (7200 miles) is coming up to five years old and is due an MOT and service. Last year the dealer did a "32-point service"...
• 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
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  Obscure question 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  During the winter, particularly when frosty, the inside of my windscreen freezes over immediately I get in. (Car kept on drive, all windows closed.) This...
• 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...
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  Honda Jazz air conditioning not working 21 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The air con has stopped working on my 2009 Honda Jazz. I've taken a look under the bonnet and there is a grinding noise coming from the general vicinity...
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  Should I buy this Peugeot 206 with faulty air conditioning? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I need advice on buying Peugeot 206 1.9 HDI in black. It's done 78,000 miles and is good condition with one lady owner from new. The only fault it has...
• 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
• Showroom to breakers, which route? 29 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  I have noticed that if maintained correctly. French cars will approach the end of their lives with possibly the air con not working, possibly ABS not working then a final huge bill for a heater matrix as a death blow. Possibly a head gasket or two somewhere in this journey. A Rover with a K series
• Catalytic converter problem? 1.6 Focus 9 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  My 2003 1.6 Focus had a "major" service at 20600 miles last week. 3 days later, on starting the engine, the cabin was filled with the smell of rotten eggs. Windows have been down, air con on and a 200 mile long journey completed but still it smells inside. New tankful of BP (but not Ultimate) has
• Best Medium Diesel for 2000 - 2500 pound 10 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Dear all, I am looking for a 2000 - 2500 pounds diesel. Requirements are: 1) Mondeo size or bigger 2) Has to be better than 43mpg, ideally better 47mpg 3) Air-con 4) Group 13 insurance or less I do not mind buying from auctionsand I do not mind driving an auto. I just want good reliability