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  Can you help repair my Vauxhall Vectra's air conditioning system? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a V-reg Vauxhall Vectra 1800cc petrol and have no air conditioning. The compressor did always kick in but no longer does so. Also none of the buttons...
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  Fault air con - should the dealer replace it? 4 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife purchased a one year old Ford Focus in January 2015. When we first had warm weather in May 2015 we noticed the climate control was not cooling...
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  Uncool car 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The air-con in my car seems to have lost its cooling effect. The output is quite warm, in fact. I'm being advised to have the system re-gassed. What does...
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  My Fiesta smells like damp soap 3 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have Ford Fiesta Ghia 1600 auto. With the air con on or off, I am getting a dampish slightly soapy smell. Are you able to advise what the problem might...
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  What could have caused my air conditioning unit to fail? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having read your column for several years I am aware of the need to occasionally switch on the aircon during the winter months. Despite having done this...
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  Why does the coolant temperature of my Hyundai Coupe drop to nothing when the air con is turned on? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When my Hyundai Coupe 2.0 SE (1998) is running at normal operating temperature, one of the two fans cuts in and out as normal. When the air conditioning...
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  Should I have the air con recharged in my 2009 Mercedes-Benz? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Mercedes-Benz. Should the air conditioning be recharged?
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  Dealer refuses to fix Peugeot 308 air con fault for free 28 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife purchased a used Peugeot 308 1.6 HDI (23,500 miles, 2014 registered) from a franchised dealer seven months ago. Last week she tried to use the...
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  Is air conditioning covered by my car's warranty? 12 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  The air conditioning on my 2021 SEAT Tarraco recently stopped working. I took it back to the dealer that sold it to me and was informed that air conditioning...
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  What could be causing my Nissan Note's windscreen to steam up in wet weather? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Nissan Note two and a half years ago following your recommendation. I am extremely pleased with it as a versatile, comfortable and economic...
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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...
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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...
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  Faulty Renault Scenic air con. 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been told by a garage that my air-conditioning unit in my Scenic 2006 needs replacing (ball bearings?). I could hear noise (Whining) and the garage...