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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 3:43 pm 
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Hey guys,
I pulled my dash apart a while ago but im not sure if this has anything to do with it but i tried using my airconditioner the other day, and i know it used to work but just havent tried it lately. The air no matter wat speed setting etc was only coming out of those vents right near the windscreen... the demister ones or wateva they are called. I cant get the air to come out of the front vents... It is an ED. Has anyone else had this problem or no a possible solution for me? Thankyou
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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 4:09 pm 
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The system will default to the screen (for safety) if there isn't enough vacuum to control the vent positions.
You have a vacuum leak! Most likey under the dash somewhere.

 

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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 4:52 pm 
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Thanks for your quick reply. What am i looking for when looking for a vaccume leak? a hose or something sucking air? Is there any way i could have caused i? cheers mate
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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:29 pm 
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Yes it could have happened when you pulled the dash out.

Your looking for a split or not connected hose. Could also be leaking from the Heater control panel.

 

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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:48 pm 
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Best to take it to a air con re-gassor, might need the system regassed.
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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:58 pm 
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spewin! especially for someone such as myself with big debt already! might just keep wit rollin down my windows ;)

 

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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 7:18 pm 
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if your car has climate check the vacuum control box behind the glove box to make sure all the hoses are in properly and their correct color code order

 

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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:25 am 
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twirqurky wrote:
Best to take it to a air con re-gassor, might need the system regassed.


How does the air-con gas effect the controls??

The vacuum controls should work with or without the air-con being on.

 

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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:34 pm 
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the control box behind the dash (if climate unit) has solenoids in it that act as valves that open and close to direct the air to where ever you choose. if one of those solenoids are stuffed then you will get the problem your having where the air cant be directed properly. and if the vacuum hoses arnt connected properly to it than the same problem. it happened to me and i ended up getting a replacement 2nd hand module.

 

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