air conditioning problem in 1989 200 turbo
#11
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Re: air conditioning problem in 1989 200 turbo
Regulator again:
It could still be either the switch in the driver's door or the passenger door.
At this point I think you should pull the passenger side door panel (really not
a bad job at all) and check with a volt meter to see if power is getting to the
regulator. If it is then I agree the regulator is probably bad. If not you still
have to trace where the power is getting interrupted.
The reason I would be supprised to see the regulator be the problem is that they
are usually good unless you have heard a grinding noise when they were
operating. Also the passenger side is not used as much as the drivers side wo is
not often a problem.
AC:
At this point there get to be a number of things that could be the problem. If
you and your husband are confident with DIY mechanics and electronics then it is
worth a try troubleshooting. OTOH if you are not that comfortable with the auto
tech stuff it might be a project best done at an auto AC repair shop.
Things that could be involved:
climate control controller
bad AC compressor clutch
Bad AC relay (relay box in front of driver side windshield
problem with outside temp sensor
problem with engine coolant temp sensor
bad idle or WOT switch on throttle body
The control on the dash has its own diagnostics. If you have a manual you can
interrogate it to see if it can give you clues to its problem.
You might want to search the history on the AudiWorld forum for T44 series.
http://forums.audiworld.com/v8/
(don't worry about the V8 it is for all T44s. Lots of poster with lots of
knowledge. this has been discussed repeatedly for years on that forum.
Amigo wrote:
> Hi Tony,
> Thank you for the quick response. The window not working has been
> checked by two shops and both said it wasn't the switch but was the
> regulator. Both seemd surprised because apparently they don't 'go' very
> often. It's also been checked for broken wires, etc. A new one at the
> dealership is $650 and for the only used one we could find the guy
> wanted $500. Have been watching eBay but no luck.
> I should probably elaborate on the air problem.
> It tested at 50 pounds pressure. When I put the climate control to
> 'auto' it does blow out lots of air, it's just not cold. The compressor
> doesn't come on at all, though.
> I spoke to the mechanic again and he mentioned a module possibly being
> the problem but, of course, knows nothing about Audis.
> Should I still look for the things you mentioned? It sounds like that's
> what I would do if there were no air blowing, rather than if it's just
> not coming on.
> Thanks again.
> Jan
>
It could still be either the switch in the driver's door or the passenger door.
At this point I think you should pull the passenger side door panel (really not
a bad job at all) and check with a volt meter to see if power is getting to the
regulator. If it is then I agree the regulator is probably bad. If not you still
have to trace where the power is getting interrupted.
The reason I would be supprised to see the regulator be the problem is that they
are usually good unless you have heard a grinding noise when they were
operating. Also the passenger side is not used as much as the drivers side wo is
not often a problem.
AC:
At this point there get to be a number of things that could be the problem. If
you and your husband are confident with DIY mechanics and electronics then it is
worth a try troubleshooting. OTOH if you are not that comfortable with the auto
tech stuff it might be a project best done at an auto AC repair shop.
Things that could be involved:
climate control controller
bad AC compressor clutch
Bad AC relay (relay box in front of driver side windshield
problem with outside temp sensor
problem with engine coolant temp sensor
bad idle or WOT switch on throttle body
The control on the dash has its own diagnostics. If you have a manual you can
interrogate it to see if it can give you clues to its problem.
You might want to search the history on the AudiWorld forum for T44 series.
http://forums.audiworld.com/v8/
(don't worry about the V8 it is for all T44s. Lots of poster with lots of
knowledge. this has been discussed repeatedly for years on that forum.
Amigo wrote:
> Hi Tony,
> Thank you for the quick response. The window not working has been
> checked by two shops and both said it wasn't the switch but was the
> regulator. Both seemd surprised because apparently they don't 'go' very
> often. It's also been checked for broken wires, etc. A new one at the
> dealership is $650 and for the only used one we could find the guy
> wanted $500. Have been watching eBay but no luck.
> I should probably elaborate on the air problem.
> It tested at 50 pounds pressure. When I put the climate control to
> 'auto' it does blow out lots of air, it's just not cold. The compressor
> doesn't come on at all, though.
> I spoke to the mechanic again and he mentioned a module possibly being
> the problem but, of course, knows nothing about Audis.
> Should I still look for the things you mentioned? It sounds like that's
> what I would do if there were no air blowing, rather than if it's just
> not coming on.
> Thanks again.
> Jan
>
#12
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Re: air conditioning problem in 1989 200 turbo
Regulator again:
It could still be either the switch in the driver's door or the passenger door.
At this point I think you should pull the passenger side door panel (really not
a bad job at all) and check with a volt meter to see if power is getting to the
regulator. If it is then I agree the regulator is probably bad. If not you still
have to trace where the power is getting interrupted.
The reason I would be supprised to see the regulator be the problem is that they
are usually good unless you have heard a grinding noise when they were
operating. Also the passenger side is not used as much as the drivers side wo is
not often a problem.
AC:
At this point there get to be a number of things that could be the problem. If
you and your husband are confident with DIY mechanics and electronics then it is
worth a try troubleshooting. OTOH if you are not that comfortable with the auto
tech stuff it might be a project best done at an auto AC repair shop.
Things that could be involved:
climate control controller
bad AC compressor clutch
Bad AC relay (relay box in front of driver side windshield
problem with outside temp sensor
problem with engine coolant temp sensor
bad idle or WOT switch on throttle body
The control on the dash has its own diagnostics. If you have a manual you can
interrogate it to see if it can give you clues to its problem.
You might want to search the history on the AudiWorld forum for T44 series.
http://forums.audiworld.com/v8/
(don't worry about the V8 it is for all T44s. Lots of poster with lots of
knowledge. this has been discussed repeatedly for years on that forum.
Amigo wrote:
> Hi Tony,
> Thank you for the quick response. The window not working has been
> checked by two shops and both said it wasn't the switch but was the
> regulator. Both seemd surprised because apparently they don't 'go' very
> often. It's also been checked for broken wires, etc. A new one at the
> dealership is $650 and for the only used one we could find the guy
> wanted $500. Have been watching eBay but no luck.
> I should probably elaborate on the air problem.
> It tested at 50 pounds pressure. When I put the climate control to
> 'auto' it does blow out lots of air, it's just not cold. The compressor
> doesn't come on at all, though.
> I spoke to the mechanic again and he mentioned a module possibly being
> the problem but, of course, knows nothing about Audis.
> Should I still look for the things you mentioned? It sounds like that's
> what I would do if there were no air blowing, rather than if it's just
> not coming on.
> Thanks again.
> Jan
>
It could still be either the switch in the driver's door or the passenger door.
At this point I think you should pull the passenger side door panel (really not
a bad job at all) and check with a volt meter to see if power is getting to the
regulator. If it is then I agree the regulator is probably bad. If not you still
have to trace where the power is getting interrupted.
The reason I would be supprised to see the regulator be the problem is that they
are usually good unless you have heard a grinding noise when they were
operating. Also the passenger side is not used as much as the drivers side wo is
not often a problem.
AC:
At this point there get to be a number of things that could be the problem. If
you and your husband are confident with DIY mechanics and electronics then it is
worth a try troubleshooting. OTOH if you are not that comfortable with the auto
tech stuff it might be a project best done at an auto AC repair shop.
Things that could be involved:
climate control controller
bad AC compressor clutch
Bad AC relay (relay box in front of driver side windshield
problem with outside temp sensor
problem with engine coolant temp sensor
bad idle or WOT switch on throttle body
The control on the dash has its own diagnostics. If you have a manual you can
interrogate it to see if it can give you clues to its problem.
You might want to search the history on the AudiWorld forum for T44 series.
http://forums.audiworld.com/v8/
(don't worry about the V8 it is for all T44s. Lots of poster with lots of
knowledge. this has been discussed repeatedly for years on that forum.
Amigo wrote:
> Hi Tony,
> Thank you for the quick response. The window not working has been
> checked by two shops and both said it wasn't the switch but was the
> regulator. Both seemd surprised because apparently they don't 'go' very
> often. It's also been checked for broken wires, etc. A new one at the
> dealership is $650 and for the only used one we could find the guy
> wanted $500. Have been watching eBay but no luck.
> I should probably elaborate on the air problem.
> It tested at 50 pounds pressure. When I put the climate control to
> 'auto' it does blow out lots of air, it's just not cold. The compressor
> doesn't come on at all, though.
> I spoke to the mechanic again and he mentioned a module possibly being
> the problem but, of course, knows nothing about Audis.
> Should I still look for the things you mentioned? It sounds like that's
> what I would do if there were no air blowing, rather than if it's just
> not coming on.
> Thanks again.
> Jan
>
#13
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Re: air conditioning problem in 1989 200 turbo
Regulator again:
It could still be either the switch in the driver's door or the passenger door.
At this point I think you should pull the passenger side door panel (really not
a bad job at all) and check with a volt meter to see if power is getting to the
regulator. If it is then I agree the regulator is probably bad. If not you still
have to trace where the power is getting interrupted.
The reason I would be supprised to see the regulator be the problem is that they
are usually good unless you have heard a grinding noise when they were
operating. Also the passenger side is not used as much as the drivers side wo is
not often a problem.
AC:
At this point there get to be a number of things that could be the problem. If
you and your husband are confident with DIY mechanics and electronics then it is
worth a try troubleshooting. OTOH if you are not that comfortable with the auto
tech stuff it might be a project best done at an auto AC repair shop.
Things that could be involved:
climate control controller
bad AC compressor clutch
Bad AC relay (relay box in front of driver side windshield
problem with outside temp sensor
problem with engine coolant temp sensor
bad idle or WOT switch on throttle body
The control on the dash has its own diagnostics. If you have a manual you can
interrogate it to see if it can give you clues to its problem.
You might want to search the history on the AudiWorld forum for T44 series.
http://forums.audiworld.com/v8/
(don't worry about the V8 it is for all T44s. Lots of poster with lots of
knowledge. this has been discussed repeatedly for years on that forum.
Amigo wrote:
> Hi Tony,
> Thank you for the quick response. The window not working has been
> checked by two shops and both said it wasn't the switch but was the
> regulator. Both seemd surprised because apparently they don't 'go' very
> often. It's also been checked for broken wires, etc. A new one at the
> dealership is $650 and for the only used one we could find the guy
> wanted $500. Have been watching eBay but no luck.
> I should probably elaborate on the air problem.
> It tested at 50 pounds pressure. When I put the climate control to
> 'auto' it does blow out lots of air, it's just not cold. The compressor
> doesn't come on at all, though.
> I spoke to the mechanic again and he mentioned a module possibly being
> the problem but, of course, knows nothing about Audis.
> Should I still look for the things you mentioned? It sounds like that's
> what I would do if there were no air blowing, rather than if it's just
> not coming on.
> Thanks again.
> Jan
>
It could still be either the switch in the driver's door or the passenger door.
At this point I think you should pull the passenger side door panel (really not
a bad job at all) and check with a volt meter to see if power is getting to the
regulator. If it is then I agree the regulator is probably bad. If not you still
have to trace where the power is getting interrupted.
The reason I would be supprised to see the regulator be the problem is that they
are usually good unless you have heard a grinding noise when they were
operating. Also the passenger side is not used as much as the drivers side wo is
not often a problem.
AC:
At this point there get to be a number of things that could be the problem. If
you and your husband are confident with DIY mechanics and electronics then it is
worth a try troubleshooting. OTOH if you are not that comfortable with the auto
tech stuff it might be a project best done at an auto AC repair shop.
Things that could be involved:
climate control controller
bad AC compressor clutch
Bad AC relay (relay box in front of driver side windshield
problem with outside temp sensor
problem with engine coolant temp sensor
bad idle or WOT switch on throttle body
The control on the dash has its own diagnostics. If you have a manual you can
interrogate it to see if it can give you clues to its problem.
You might want to search the history on the AudiWorld forum for T44 series.
http://forums.audiworld.com/v8/
(don't worry about the V8 it is for all T44s. Lots of poster with lots of
knowledge. this has been discussed repeatedly for years on that forum.
Amigo wrote:
> Hi Tony,
> Thank you for the quick response. The window not working has been
> checked by two shops and both said it wasn't the switch but was the
> regulator. Both seemd surprised because apparently they don't 'go' very
> often. It's also been checked for broken wires, etc. A new one at the
> dealership is $650 and for the only used one we could find the guy
> wanted $500. Have been watching eBay but no luck.
> I should probably elaborate on the air problem.
> It tested at 50 pounds pressure. When I put the climate control to
> 'auto' it does blow out lots of air, it's just not cold. The compressor
> doesn't come on at all, though.
> I spoke to the mechanic again and he mentioned a module possibly being
> the problem but, of course, knows nothing about Audis.
> Should I still look for the things you mentioned? It sounds like that's
> what I would do if there were no air blowing, rather than if it's just
> not coming on.
> Thanks again.
> Jan
>
#14
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Re: air conditioning problem in 1989 200 turbo
Thanks again Tony!
Yeah, the window thing is odd. It was like that when I bought it,
though, so I don't know what happened. I guess we'll have to take the
panel off, I'm just worried about getting it back on properly.
The air cond. might have to wait until next year. Or the next owner. I
love this car but it's been nothing but repairs ever since I got it.
Our 100 has 10,000 more kms but just seems to be a better car. They
both have fairly low mileage, mine has 160,000 kms, but it's just a
money pit and I worry every time I drive it about what else needs to be
done.
Anyway, thank you for the air cond. help, hopefully my husband can
figure it out. The mechanic did check the relays and fuses, I'd
forgotten to mention that.
Jan
Yeah, the window thing is odd. It was like that when I bought it,
though, so I don't know what happened. I guess we'll have to take the
panel off, I'm just worried about getting it back on properly.
The air cond. might have to wait until next year. Or the next owner. I
love this car but it's been nothing but repairs ever since I got it.
Our 100 has 10,000 more kms but just seems to be a better car. They
both have fairly low mileage, mine has 160,000 kms, but it's just a
money pit and I worry every time I drive it about what else needs to be
done.
Anyway, thank you for the air cond. help, hopefully my husband can
figure it out. The mechanic did check the relays and fuses, I'd
forgotten to mention that.
Jan
#15
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Re: air conditioning problem in 1989 200 turbo
Thanks again Tony!
Yeah, the window thing is odd. It was like that when I bought it,
though, so I don't know what happened. I guess we'll have to take the
panel off, I'm just worried about getting it back on properly.
The air cond. might have to wait until next year. Or the next owner. I
love this car but it's been nothing but repairs ever since I got it.
Our 100 has 10,000 more kms but just seems to be a better car. They
both have fairly low mileage, mine has 160,000 kms, but it's just a
money pit and I worry every time I drive it about what else needs to be
done.
Anyway, thank you for the air cond. help, hopefully my husband can
figure it out. The mechanic did check the relays and fuses, I'd
forgotten to mention that.
Jan
Yeah, the window thing is odd. It was like that when I bought it,
though, so I don't know what happened. I guess we'll have to take the
panel off, I'm just worried about getting it back on properly.
The air cond. might have to wait until next year. Or the next owner. I
love this car but it's been nothing but repairs ever since I got it.
Our 100 has 10,000 more kms but just seems to be a better car. They
both have fairly low mileage, mine has 160,000 kms, but it's just a
money pit and I worry every time I drive it about what else needs to be
done.
Anyway, thank you for the air cond. help, hopefully my husband can
figure it out. The mechanic did check the relays and fuses, I'd
forgotten to mention that.
Jan
#16
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Re: air conditioning problem in 1989 200 turbo
Thanks again Tony!
Yeah, the window thing is odd. It was like that when I bought it,
though, so I don't know what happened. I guess we'll have to take the
panel off, I'm just worried about getting it back on properly.
The air cond. might have to wait until next year. Or the next owner. I
love this car but it's been nothing but repairs ever since I got it.
Our 100 has 10,000 more kms but just seems to be a better car. They
both have fairly low mileage, mine has 160,000 kms, but it's just a
money pit and I worry every time I drive it about what else needs to be
done.
Anyway, thank you for the air cond. help, hopefully my husband can
figure it out. The mechanic did check the relays and fuses, I'd
forgotten to mention that.
Jan
Yeah, the window thing is odd. It was like that when I bought it,
though, so I don't know what happened. I guess we'll have to take the
panel off, I'm just worried about getting it back on properly.
The air cond. might have to wait until next year. Or the next owner. I
love this car but it's been nothing but repairs ever since I got it.
Our 100 has 10,000 more kms but just seems to be a better car. They
both have fairly low mileage, mine has 160,000 kms, but it's just a
money pit and I worry every time I drive it about what else needs to be
done.
Anyway, thank you for the air cond. help, hopefully my husband can
figure it out. The mechanic did check the relays and fuses, I'd
forgotten to mention that.
Jan
#17
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Re: air conditioning problem in 1989 200 turbo
Thanks again Tony!
Yeah, the window thing is odd. It was like that when I bought it,
though, so I don't know what happened. I guess we'll have to take the
panel off, I'm just worried about getting it back on properly.
The air cond. might have to wait until next year. Or the next owner. I
love this car but it's been nothing but repairs ever since I got it.
Our 100 has 10,000 more kms but just seems to be a better car. They
both have fairly low mileage, mine has 160,000 kms, but it's just a
money pit and I worry every time I drive it about what else needs to be
done.
Anyway, thank you for the air cond. help, hopefully my husband can
figure it out. The mechanic did check the relays and fuses, I'd
forgotten to mention that.
Jan
Yeah, the window thing is odd. It was like that when I bought it,
though, so I don't know what happened. I guess we'll have to take the
panel off, I'm just worried about getting it back on properly.
The air cond. might have to wait until next year. Or the next owner. I
love this car but it's been nothing but repairs ever since I got it.
Our 100 has 10,000 more kms but just seems to be a better car. They
both have fairly low mileage, mine has 160,000 kms, but it's just a
money pit and I worry every time I drive it about what else needs to be
done.
Anyway, thank you for the air cond. help, hopefully my husband can
figure it out. The mechanic did check the relays and fuses, I'd
forgotten to mention that.
Jan
#18
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Re: air conditioning problem in 1989 200 turbo
Quick tutorial on the door panel:
- small screw on the back and front of the panel at the top.
- small screw in black plastic triangle by rear view mirror and remove it
- remove door lock plunger
- small plastic cover in the door handle release. remove and small screw
- pry off the plastic trim '/' on the arm rest and remove screw under it
- another screw on the arm rest
- pop panel off and be careful to unplug the wires
'Assembly is the reverse'
Amigo wrote:
> Thanks again Tony!
> Yeah, the window thing is odd. It was like that when I bought it,
> though, so I don't know what happened. I guess we'll have to take the
> panel off, I'm just worried about getting it back on properly.
> The air cond. might have to wait until next year. Or the next owner. I
> love this car but it's been nothing but repairs ever since I got it.
> Our 100 has 10,000 more kms but just seems to be a better car. They
> both have fairly low mileage, mine has 160,000 kms, but it's just a
> money pit and I worry every time I drive it about what else needs to be
> done.
> Anyway, thank you for the air cond. help, hopefully my husband can
> figure it out. The mechanic did check the relays and fuses, I'd
> forgotten to mention that.
> Jan
>
- small screw on the back and front of the panel at the top.
- small screw in black plastic triangle by rear view mirror and remove it
- remove door lock plunger
- small plastic cover in the door handle release. remove and small screw
- pry off the plastic trim '/' on the arm rest and remove screw under it
- another screw on the arm rest
- pop panel off and be careful to unplug the wires
'Assembly is the reverse'
Amigo wrote:
> Thanks again Tony!
> Yeah, the window thing is odd. It was like that when I bought it,
> though, so I don't know what happened. I guess we'll have to take the
> panel off, I'm just worried about getting it back on properly.
> The air cond. might have to wait until next year. Or the next owner. I
> love this car but it's been nothing but repairs ever since I got it.
> Our 100 has 10,000 more kms but just seems to be a better car. They
> both have fairly low mileage, mine has 160,000 kms, but it's just a
> money pit and I worry every time I drive it about what else needs to be
> done.
> Anyway, thank you for the air cond. help, hopefully my husband can
> figure it out. The mechanic did check the relays and fuses, I'd
> forgotten to mention that.
> Jan
>
#19
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Re: air conditioning problem in 1989 200 turbo
Quick tutorial on the door panel:
- small screw on the back and front of the panel at the top.
- small screw in black plastic triangle by rear view mirror and remove it
- remove door lock plunger
- small plastic cover in the door handle release. remove and small screw
- pry off the plastic trim '/' on the arm rest and remove screw under it
- another screw on the arm rest
- pop panel off and be careful to unplug the wires
'Assembly is the reverse'
Amigo wrote:
> Thanks again Tony!
> Yeah, the window thing is odd. It was like that when I bought it,
> though, so I don't know what happened. I guess we'll have to take the
> panel off, I'm just worried about getting it back on properly.
> The air cond. might have to wait until next year. Or the next owner. I
> love this car but it's been nothing but repairs ever since I got it.
> Our 100 has 10,000 more kms but just seems to be a better car. They
> both have fairly low mileage, mine has 160,000 kms, but it's just a
> money pit and I worry every time I drive it about what else needs to be
> done.
> Anyway, thank you for the air cond. help, hopefully my husband can
> figure it out. The mechanic did check the relays and fuses, I'd
> forgotten to mention that.
> Jan
>
- small screw on the back and front of the panel at the top.
- small screw in black plastic triangle by rear view mirror and remove it
- remove door lock plunger
- small plastic cover in the door handle release. remove and small screw
- pry off the plastic trim '/' on the arm rest and remove screw under it
- another screw on the arm rest
- pop panel off and be careful to unplug the wires
'Assembly is the reverse'
Amigo wrote:
> Thanks again Tony!
> Yeah, the window thing is odd. It was like that when I bought it,
> though, so I don't know what happened. I guess we'll have to take the
> panel off, I'm just worried about getting it back on properly.
> The air cond. might have to wait until next year. Or the next owner. I
> love this car but it's been nothing but repairs ever since I got it.
> Our 100 has 10,000 more kms but just seems to be a better car. They
> both have fairly low mileage, mine has 160,000 kms, but it's just a
> money pit and I worry every time I drive it about what else needs to be
> done.
> Anyway, thank you for the air cond. help, hopefully my husband can
> figure it out. The mechanic did check the relays and fuses, I'd
> forgotten to mention that.
> Jan
>
#20
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Re: air conditioning problem in 1989 200 turbo
Quick tutorial on the door panel:
- small screw on the back and front of the panel at the top.
- small screw in black plastic triangle by rear view mirror and remove it
- remove door lock plunger
- small plastic cover in the door handle release. remove and small screw
- pry off the plastic trim '/' on the arm rest and remove screw under it
- another screw on the arm rest
- pop panel off and be careful to unplug the wires
'Assembly is the reverse'
Amigo wrote:
> Thanks again Tony!
> Yeah, the window thing is odd. It was like that when I bought it,
> though, so I don't know what happened. I guess we'll have to take the
> panel off, I'm just worried about getting it back on properly.
> The air cond. might have to wait until next year. Or the next owner. I
> love this car but it's been nothing but repairs ever since I got it.
> Our 100 has 10,000 more kms but just seems to be a better car. They
> both have fairly low mileage, mine has 160,000 kms, but it's just a
> money pit and I worry every time I drive it about what else needs to be
> done.
> Anyway, thank you for the air cond. help, hopefully my husband can
> figure it out. The mechanic did check the relays and fuses, I'd
> forgotten to mention that.
> Jan
>
- small screw on the back and front of the panel at the top.
- small screw in black plastic triangle by rear view mirror and remove it
- remove door lock plunger
- small plastic cover in the door handle release. remove and small screw
- pry off the plastic trim '/' on the arm rest and remove screw under it
- another screw on the arm rest
- pop panel off and be careful to unplug the wires
'Assembly is the reverse'
Amigo wrote:
> Thanks again Tony!
> Yeah, the window thing is odd. It was like that when I bought it,
> though, so I don't know what happened. I guess we'll have to take the
> panel off, I'm just worried about getting it back on properly.
> The air cond. might have to wait until next year. Or the next owner. I
> love this car but it's been nothing but repairs ever since I got it.
> Our 100 has 10,000 more kms but just seems to be a better car. They
> both have fairly low mileage, mine has 160,000 kms, but it's just a
> money pit and I worry every time I drive it about what else needs to be
> done.
> Anyway, thank you for the air cond. help, hopefully my husband can
> figure it out. The mechanic did check the relays and fuses, I'd
> forgotten to mention that.
> Jan
>