A/C only works on defrost - SOLVED

[goodol55]

[quote="wildturkey"]
maybe you just have a WJ thermostat trying to control a WG compressor... :P
quote]

OMG - you are probably right

btw, how many k's did your steering box last

[wildturkey]

btw, how many k's did your steering box last

I first noticed a problem at 12K.

[goodol55]

not the right answer!!!

What was the box doing....or not doing

[wildturkey]

Steering had too much play and a knocking noise. Easiest way to spot it is- while stationary and with the engine running, turning the steering wheel left to right (bout 30° each way) would result in a knocking noise and excessive play.

They replaced the pitman arm first and it made the noise louder, and steering with more play, than before. I drove around with the dodgy steering box for 10K klm from the time the dealer first looked at the problem in early November to when it was finally fixed last week (i now have just over 22K klm). Finally after some delays and other all too common customer service issues , it was fixed.

[goodol55]

thanx wild - I could'nt bring myself to turn 30deg lock-to-30 deg lock while car is stationery - call me old fashioned....

but that is good info and i'll keep an eye out for it.

[wrench]

Sounds like a faulty contact in the rotary control. Only guessing so please let us know what they find.
Yep my power steering is playing up too. Also got a reccuring performance/gear shift problem.
What is it with these cars. I've had more problems with mine in 8 months than my last 3 cars & getting a bit frustrated with effective repair attempts.
Cheers
David

[billsta]

yeah what happened to the A/C problem?
screw the power steering
its getting hot here