Air Con :(

[wackojackouk]

Hi guys

 

Recently bought a 53 TDI Ghia Galaxy and having some problems with the Air Condiitioning amongst other minor things.

 

Basically to cut a long story short, the Air Con (climate) works fine on the footwell but doesn't blow very hard at all out of the face level vents or onto the windscreen and no matter what setting you put it on it still blows out of the footwell as well.

 

Got a mate of a mate who's a mechanic to have a look at it and he just called me up and said it seemed like a lazy motor. He took the unit out and said he has now got it coming out of the windscreen thing as it should but said it still comes out of the footwell if you put it on the dash vents.

 

I haven't got the car back from him yet so no idea how powerful the air con is now either but he did mention something about him not being able to recalibrate that bit and that VW or Ford could probably do this - I'm thinking ching ching :)

 

Can anyone offer me some advice please - would it be better to get a new climate control unit or can it be hooked up somewhere to diagnose the exact fault? - I live near Heathrow and I've only just bought the car and don't want to spend much more on it already (three kids under 18 months doesn't allow a big budget.....)

 

Thanks

 

WJUK

[Bigjeeze]

You probably need someone with VAG com to do a check. Sounds like flap motors knackered or sticking. Is it full CLimate contolr or just standard Air Con?

[wackojackouk]

You probably need someone with VAG com to do a check. Sounds like flap motors knackered or sticking. Is it full CLimate contolr or just standard Air Con?

 

It's full climate control. Can the flap motors be fixed / exchanged on their own?

 

Matey said that he put the flap to windscreen and held his finger their expecting the motor to do nothing when he changed the settings but it worked fine and moved around - said the sfotware he had (no idea what it is) didn't allow him to recalibrate or something but another mechanic he knows said that Ford/VW could do this.

 

Just wondering why it won't close the footwell one properly.

 

Anyone have VAG com near Heathrow apart from main dealers?

Edited November 10, 2009 by wackojackouk

[wackojackouk]

You probably need someone with VAG com to do a check. Sounds like flap motors knackered or sticking. Is it full CLimate contolr or just standard Air Con?

 

It's full climate control. Can the flap motors be fixed / exchanged on their own?

 

Matey said that he put the flap to windscreen and held his finger their expecting the motor to do nothing when he changed the settings but it worked fine and moved around - said the sfotware he had (no idea what it is) didn't allow him to recalibrate or something but another mechanic he knows said that Ford/VW could do this.

 

Just wondering why it won't close the footwell one properly.

 

Anyone have VAG com near Heathrow apart from main dealers?

 

Just got the car back tonight and not in a good mood. Now the air conditioning works the opposite B)

 

If nothing is select then it goes to Demist (Windscreen)

If Demist = Works fine

If Normal Airvents = slight trickle from edge ones and footwell + demist

If Footwell = Slight trickle from normal airvents at edge + demist

 

Now

[big_kev]

2nd Issue Sidelights now work but the bulb warning light still stays on the dashboard. If I hit the brake it disappears - any idea what this might be?

 

The rear brake bulb warning light should come on with the ignition and go off when you press the brake pedal.......perfectly normal operation.....it needs to have the brake pedal pressed to check the bulbs are ok.

[gregers]

wacko as you seem to be asking the same questions on other sites,

i dunno if you realize,

timpsons cut a key for me for about

[wackojackouk]

wacko as you seem to be asking the same questions on other sites,

i dunno if you realize,

timpsons cut a key for me for about

[gregers]

the longer you leave it the harder it is to sort out,phone the dealer if you want but as i have already said gain some info from the trading standards peeps 1st(or what ever there called)they are there to help you,then tell the dealer how unhappy you are and what is he going to do about it,a lot of dealers aint got a clue on the rules i:e fit for purpose etc.

as for the key then i dunno what to suggest,i got my 1 cut for

Edited November 16, 2009 by gregers

[Saif Rehman]

Wackojacko,

 

Plainly the vehicle you have recently bought from the dealer is dodged with problems, take gregers advice and consult the relevant bodies first and stop worrying about travelling 125 miles to rectify the faults considering you have spent thousands on a vehicle that does not clearly fit the label "of satisfactory quality".

However, before you proceed, note down all faults and have all relevant documents prepared - do not take the vehicle to another mechanic before letting the dealer to fix the faults first as no doubt he will use this against you.

 

I have found some information for you on the internet with a telephone number, so phone the number up and see what they have to say.

 

"The Law

When you buy goods from a trader, you enter into a legally binding contract governed by the Sale of Goods Act 1979, as amended by the Sale and Supply of Goods Act 1994 and the Sale and Supply of Goods to Consumers Regulations 2002. The law gives buyer and seller rights and responsibilities and applies to the sale of used cars in the same way as to other goods. When you buy from a trader, you have the right to expect the car to be:

 

of satisfactory quality;

fit for its purpose, including any particular purpose made known, and

as described.

 

The law defines goods as being of

[wackojackouk]

Wackojacko,

 

Plainly the vehicle you have recently bought from the dealer is dodged with problems, take gregers advice and consult the relevant bodies first and stop worrying about travelling 125 miles to rectify the faults considering you have spent thousands on a vehicle that does not clearly fit the label "of satisfactory quality".

However, before you proceed, note down all faults and have all relevant documents prepared - do not take the vehicle to another mechanic before letting the dealer to fix the faults first as no doubt he will use this against you.

 

I have found some information for you on the internet with a telephone number, so phone the number up and see what they have to say.

 

"The Law

When you buy goods from a trader, you enter into a legally binding contract governed by the Sale of Goods Act 1979, as amended by the Sale and Supply of Goods Act 1994 and the Sale and Supply of Goods to Consumers Regulations 2002. The law gives buyer and seller rights and responsibilities and applies to the sale of used cars in the same way as to other goods. When you buy from a trader, you have the right to expect the car to be:

 

of satisfactory quality;

fit for its purpose, including any particular purpose made known, and

as described.

 

The law defines goods as being of

[Saif Rehman]

Excellent news, please keep us informed of the outcome - and hopefully everthing will be sorted.

[gregers]

glad its being sorted,

just shows you came to the right forum.................DIDNT YOU????? :) :)

[wackojackouk]

glad its being sorted,

just shows you came to the right forum.................DIDNT YOU????? :) :)

 

:)

 

Any reason why there are two forums though?

[gregers]

i will pm you.