Wingnutz

Should be an easy one for you guys... I have a 2000 1.9TDi (new shape) Ghia (ie std climate control). Can someone confirm how much gas should be in the a/c system? Normally this is on a plate clearly viz under the bonnet - am guessing my motor's had a front end repair at some point as there's no info sticker/plate and, having asked a couple of local aircon guys, there would seem to be some uncertainty over this. Foolishly assumed it might be quoted somewhere in the manual - but, err, nope! Thanks in advance -

Have been clinging on to the hope that it might be something simple - but I fear that Ivor and Seatkid are nearer the mark and that the air-con is on the blink. And yep, on "Auto" setting. So far as I'm aware it hasn't ever been re-gassed - is there any rule of thumb as to when it should be done, or simply when the air-con stops working is pretty much it? Don't suppose anyone knows a local specialist they can recommend? (am in Brighouse, West Yorks...and work in Leeds) Thanks again. Paul

Tx for the input - and will check out the areas you mention. Have noticed slightly odd smell - mainly when you first get in having been parked up all day or overnight - nothing particularly bad or overwhelming, but definitely there. Never had an oil burner before, and had figured it was just something to do with that - so perhaps not. Errrr - passion wagon?? In my dreams....!! (though must admit, it's ideal for "it"). The fact that a people carrier is the ideal vehicle for me right now seems to suggest I probably got enough passion in m' life, thanks very much! Or is that too much passion and not enough control maybe? (I dunno - whatever, it's kinda too late now in every respect!) Cheers Paul

Hi there.. Have had my X plate Mk2 Galaxy for about 6 months now and been staggered how good a vehicle it is, speaking as an ex-sceptic on people carriers generally! Now converted, can't understand why people drive 'normal cars' anymore!!! But - can't seem to stop the air-con steaming up all the windows within 5-10 mins. The vehicle is completely std UK supplied, so I think I have the semi-automatic air-con (ie not full climate control). Unless I direct to front screen only, all the windows mist up (and are fairly bad even when on front screen setting). Different temp settings don't seem to make any difference. Have just changed all the filters as part of a small service, including pollen filter - and hoped that might have made the difference, but not so. Anyone else had this? Grateful for any input you have.. as only cure I have right now is to leave the two front windows slightly open, which works very well but it's a bit chilly for that now and family less than impressed... Many thanks