johnb80

I seem to think I mentioned that earlier, arn't you paying attention ? :angry:

It's probably due to the fact that such a small amount of fluid has to pass through a diesel pump compared to the thirsty petrols :blink:

What on earth are you worrying about, you're getting a NEW heater fitted FREE. When that hasn't cured it, give it a couple of weeks, go back and get them to do the TSB's work as well. Regards - John

That will be fun when I take my can for the lawn mower then :( I'll have to get a diesel mower. Regards - JB

Absolute hogwash, I would have asked for his name and then asked to speak to his supervisor. Regards - John

I'd assumed that all the usual, obvious ones had been tried and ruled :(

Check the driveshafts and joints on it. I had a similar thing happen on another car, I injected a syringe full of oil into the CV boots and the problem was fixed. Regards - John

Hi MM, It definately ain't simple, I looked at it for my mate, he has aircon and liked the CC on my Gal that he wanted it. Major work, whole heater unit, ECU, wiring loom and I'm sure work with VAG-COM. Regards - JB

Just out of interest, why?

The unreliability of aircon/cc usually centres around gas leaking, it's nothing to do with cc or aircon derivatives. Regards - JB

The difference being that I chose a system that is better suited for the engine! true it contains electronics but these are systems that are already in use in the controlling of the engine, I would much rather have a system that is simple to install simple to use and simple to trace faults on and to repair! And strangely, the climate control is better suited to controlling the climate of the interior ! it also uses systems already in place i.e. the compressor, the condensor the evaporator etc. Your LPG system you have added an additional ECU, injector simulators, ECU controlled gas distributor/injector, at least 2 solenoid valves and either connected into the existing lambda sensor or added another one. All of this not in the manufacturers original design. CC is part of the manufacturers original design, no modifications etc. I have to admit (as I'm sure you can guess) I do get irritated by people knocking modern electronics. It's very rare that electronics on modern vehicles fail, more often external sensors and wiring than the ECU's etc. Keep em comin ;) Regards - John

So I suppose your LPG system doesn't have multipoint injection and an ecu controlling it, after all why use all of this unreliable electronics? I can honestly say I rarely have to touch the climate control panel so switches etc won't be wearing out as fast, the compressor will only be called as and when needed instead of the it's too cold switch it off, I'm too warm switch it on cycle. I don't recall reading much on here about fault CC controls at all. I agree that it is potentially more likely to breakdown but it is so much better so worth the risk as I'm sure you accept with your LPG over the old pressure regulated demand valve type systems. Regards - John

Talk about this forum getting too serious? Anyway, I have already said, that if he simply removes all the fuel, does the filter, and runs some diesel through the pipes, he will most probably be ok. i was not trying to be a "doom and gloom merchant", but face the facts, you've put the wrong fuel in, you have to face whatever consequences there might be. MATT But you also said about a neighbour spending

sarciod, don't listen to the doom and gloom merchamts, my transit did over 180,000 miles AFTER the fuelling mishap with no problems. Seatkid is spot on, petrol did use to be used to stop diesel waxing in winter time, diesel and petrol do mix without problems. Syphon out what you can, fill up with diesel and go. Regards - John

>>...why would you want to make the system even more unreliable than it already is?<< What makes you say that it is ? Indeed if it is more unreliable I can still think of lots of reasons to do it, it's way better than aircon, I never have to touch the temp controls winter or summer and the car always seems to be comfortable. I would say Ford have definately got this right on this car. So far as converting goes there would be lots of major work so I fear it would not be a good idea. Climate control drives all of the flaps on the heater system by motors so the whole dash would have to come out, new heater unit installed along with all of the associated cables, controls, etc. Regards - john

Drain the tank, remove the fuel filter and empty it. Fill the tank as much as you can to dilue any remaining petrol, fill the fuel filter and start it up. Go and fill the tank full and it should be OK. I did this on my new transit van 3 years ago except it was 75 litres in an 80 litre tank. No problems occured afterwards, do it sooner rather than later though, the petrol *may* be affecting seals etc. Regards - John

I thought the PHONE message appeared when the mute input was active eg from a phone kit. Have you by any chance got a phone kit fitted? if so is it working ciorrectly ? You should double check the phone mute input on the back of the radio. Regards - John

Remember you need to give it time to move the flaps.

I'd agree with that, as the underbonnet temperature rises the gas pressure increases and it may well trip the high pressure. See if it works 1st thing in a morning, if so, it's very likely this is the cause. Regards - John

The only way a pushrod can keep dropping out generally is a sticking valve/weak valve spring/broken valve spring. Regards - JB

What about the thermostat not opening fully? Demand more power going up a hill, more heat developed but it can't get rid of it due to low water flow rate? Regards - John

Humble apologies Davetheref, I never thought about ripping someone off, obviously why I didn't become a Ford Dealer <_<

Not so, it's fitted on mine. Regards - John

Hold the mileometer reset button in, turn on the ignition, job done! I beleive on some models you have to open the bonnet first. Regards - John