Bonny's A/C Issue

[LiamT4]

I hate being in a hot car so could never have a one that doesn't have working aircon and i don't know how anyone can say winding the windows down is just the same. Being stuck in traffic with no a/c is not enjoyable and neither is driving on the motorway and having to have the windows down.

Came back from the east coast on friday and the further we got from the coast the hotter it got. It went from 24c to 29c, but did we notice in the car, not a chance.

I could live without any other "luxury" on a car, but not a/c.

[LiamT4]

Or if your in the R just put your foot down and that turns the AC off automatically

is it meant to do that, or is it another fault thanks to the F*rd wiring loom lol

Doesn't every car do that?

[MIKESC70T5]

Thanks Steve, I'll be buying these on pay day.

So that's £93 on two parts, won't guarantee to fix the issue, refill is £50 so £143. Are you single or do you have a wife and kids?

[stribo]

is it meant to do that, or is it another fault thanks to the F*rd wiring loom lol

It's in the manual but its maybe a Ford typo lol

Doesn't every car do that?

For some strange reason all the foibles on the P2 are blamed on Ford, although it was designed long before Ford owned Volvo. It does get boring reminding the people of this fact, but it's not Ford's fault, but what does get a bit more boring is James (T5) complaining that he has no money, but then wanting to spend money he doesn't have on things he doesn't need.

James, save your money for your T5, and use the D5 as it is, a banger.

[oblark]

These thread are starting to get boring.

If James wants to spend money he hasn't got on a car that he brought to save money let him and stop banging on about it.

[M-R-P]

Just to add a useless fact...

Below 45-50 mph it's better on fuel to have the window open. After that, AC costs you less than the drag caused buy having the window open.

That was not only proved when Mythbusters revisited that particular myth but by several motoring websites, 5th gear and I've tested it myself on all the AC equipped cars I've owned.

[stephenevans99]

I enjoyed the fact my AC was blowing ice cold whilst creeping up the M56 doing 5mph....I pitied the ac-less fools with their windows down. lol

[M-R-P]

I enjoyed the fact my AC was blowing ice cold whilst creeping up the M56 doing 5mph....I pitied the ac-less fools with their windows down. lol

The Starlet hasn't been a pleasant place to be this weekend, regardless of the fact I can jack the seat up and drive with my head out of the sunroof

[jamesy12345]

Just to add a useless fact...

Below 45-50 mph it's better on fuel to have the window open. After that, AC costs you less than the drag caused buy having the window open.

That was not only proved when Mythbusters revisited that particular myth but by several motoring websites, 5th gear and I've tested it myself on all the AC equipped cars I've owned.

I enjoyed the fact my AC was blowing ice cold whilst creeping up the M56 doing 5mph....I pitied the ac-less fools with their windows down. lol

Might be better on fuel but in a hot country I'd rather have the AC!

Still hot here...

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[volvokid]

Save money your money James and move up here ��

[jamesy12345]

Save money your money James and move up here ��

Might end up in Aberdeen eventually......will you let me in when you are a separate country??

[T5RatherAmusin]

you thort of buying a 2nd had rad, theyr cheap....
i have one here if you want it too

[JamesT5]

you thort of buying a 2nd had rad, theyr cheap....
i have one here if you want it too

Thanks Ian, are you referring to the actual radiator or the Condenser at the front?

[MIKESC70T5]

Just to add a useless fact...

Below 45-50 mph it's better on fuel to have the window open. After that, AC costs you less than the drag caused buy having the window open.

That was not only proved when Mythbusters revisited that particular myth but by several motoring websites, 5th gear and I've tested it myself on all the AC equipped cars I've owned.

Having your windows open doesn't have the same effect as having air con on though. Noisy buffeting wind, can't hear the stereo properly etc etc. Its funny talking about fuel economy when the majority of us on here are driving cars with big engines and poor economy to start with lol. Is wasting another mpg or two on fuel really a big issue?
The replys to this thread were about how stupid James is to want to prioritise wasting money he hasn't got on a job which should be well down his list.

[MIKESC70T5]

These thread are starting to get boring.

If James wants to spend money he hasn't got on a car that he brought to save money let him and stop banging on about it.

You should spend your money buying a proper T5r, a yellow one

[M-R-P]

Having your windows open doesn't have the same effect as having air con on though. Noisy buffeting wind, can't hear the stereo properly etc etc. Its funny talking about fuel economy when the majority of us on here are driving cars with big engines and poor economy to start with lol. Is wasting another mpg or two on fuel really a big issue?
The replys to this thread were about how stupid James is to want to prioritise wasting money he hasn't got on a job which should be well down his list.

From what I've seen with the sweed, it's less than 1mpg loss around town with the AC on - barely worth the fuss.

As for the subject of weather or not James should be wasting money on a second car... I feel compelled to say nothing and stay out of it.


Nice to see the M making an appearance at the bottom of your posts again Mike

[T5RatherAmusin]

Thanks Ian, are you referring to the actual radiator or the Condenser at the front?

The rad with bottle

[JamesT5]

The rad with bottle

Ok, thanks. The bit I need is the Condenser as that's what the A/C is hooked up to.

[oblark]

You should spend your money buying a proper T5r, a yellow one

I don`t like faded yellow t5r`s

I like my green t5 which is VERY much a one off

[T5RatherAmusin]

Ok, thanks. The bit I need is the Condenser as that's what the A/C is hooked up to.

like so. do you want it
you literally just said youll be buying them payday lol