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• demisting in 530d(2002) 13 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  hi all,hope you can help I have a BMW 530d,2002 with automatic airconditioning.if I set the temperature inside the car higher than the outside(without using the aircon,just on the fan),the windscreen fogs up,it helps somewhat if then the aircon is started.Does the aircon need to be used or is there another way to demist or is the ventilation system defective many thanks
• Nissan Note (2006 - ) - 06 1.6 hot car 28 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  there is alot of engine heat entering thru vents into cabin when car is stuck in traffic even on a mild 14degree day.i have to put air con on. does anyone else have this problem?
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  My car only blows cold air from the heater - what's the problem? 7 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Vauxhall Astra that is blowing cold air only. I have checked the coolant levels and they're fine. What could be the problem?
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  Minor accident - should I settle or make an insurance claim? 27 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The towbar of my car caught the number plate of a car parked behind and pulled it off. There was no evidence of other damage and I left a note on the car's...
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  Why doesn't the heater work on my SEAT Ibiza? 26 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a SEAT Ibiza (2010 model) and the heater doesn't warm up. I turned the heat up to 28 and it blows out cold air. I have been in the car 30 minutes...
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  We found fault with our car 5 days outside of the warranty - can we do anything? 17 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a 2013 Audi A4 from a dealer in July. The car was intended to be used by my daughter and family for the duration of her home visit from Australia...
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  Replacement for an Audi A8L? 28 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm doing some part time driving for a disabled business woman. She currently uses an Audi A8L 4.2 Quattro. The lease on this car is up in March and Audi...
• Heated Rear Window - how do you repair elements? 16 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I have managed to scratch 3 of the elements on my HRW and it is very noticeable now when there is frost on the outside. I'm sure I once heard of some kind...
• Best way of cleaning rear window 12 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Hello Fellow Backroomers. I have a quick question. What is the best method of cleaning the rear heated window without breaking the lines? I have to admit I know its wrong but I have used Mr Muscle and it fogs up after a few uses of the rear heated screen. -- (iam not a mechanic) Martin Winters
• renault laguna over heating 21 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Has anyone had problems with laguna overheating, in particular releasing coolant through pressure cap. I have replaced the pressure cap, thermostat, radiator,...
• The F1 & motorsport thread - Vol 1 28 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/funny_old_game/4718137.stm Sorry no photo of of a ticket on his windscreen.
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  Are there any non-turbo 2.0-litre cars anymore? 14 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a 2.0-litre hatchback/coupe. It must be petrol and non-turbocharged. Do these cars exist anymore?
• Chrysler Voyager (1997 - 2001) - 97 3.3 Air Con problems 6 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Now what i want to know is, if there was a problem with the screen ventiing, would this stop the heat going on it? Or will this only effect the AC flow to the screen. Think they call it an evaporator failure? But untill i get my ac working i cant really test it. Could it be something broken in the mixture thats making the clicking noise?
• Rough idling Granada 18 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Or is something altogether more worrying the matter? Also, whenever I acclerate quite hard, there's a worrying metallic chattering from up front. I know that the heat shield is a little loose - is it that or should I get my chequebook out? Thanks for your time, over to you...
• New car needed 10 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  well after my previous problems i think i amm going to buy a car with a proper warranty with it. Budget is around 9-12k toys are necessary, leather climate, heated etc etc. Diesel is also a good idea. What do you say
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  Temperature guage shows over-heating while driving up long inclines (coolant at minimum level - not leaking) 13 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have noticed that when driving up long inclines, the temperature (according to the guage) starts to creep up rapidly from 90 degrees towards 130. It...
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 98 1.8 No heat in a climate control model 30 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, Our xsara is the 1.8 16v exclusive model which has air con and climate control (not the digital version though), we no longer get heat from the matrix yet the pipes are hot on both sides of it. I downloaded a BSI technical manual that explains the temperature is controlled by mixing the hot air from the heater matrix and the cold air from the condenser to get the required temp.
• 2011.6 powershift4 Ford Bmax - Ford Bmax transmission judder 9 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  I wondered why he serviced the car before delivery, i said why not wait till the first MOT  is due in March 2017, but they serviced it anyway, the car had done 12,000 miles.I picked it up on 16th Dec, everything seemed fine. Over the next two weeks , the car had a few shudders, transmission i thought, but my main concern was the heated windscreen that only cleared one side.
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  Problem with heated rear screen on a Ford Mondeo 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Last winter the heated rear screen stopped working in our 2006 Ford Mondeo - the 30A fuse had blown. I fitted a replacement (JCASE female type) but when...
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  Dash Board reflection in windscreen 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new 520d Touring in March this year, with an Oyster (light beige) interior trim. The dashboard is a light shade of brown. In Sunlight it...