could i swap the electronic one for a manuel one if i find one? maybe from and earlier lower spec model?
p38 2.5 dsi unhappy new owner - help
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could i swap the electronic one for a manuel one if i find one? maybe from and earlier lower spec model?
yes please/ now i have the problem of the keyfob ( and immense amount spending solved for now ) i can focus on stuff i needed in the first place. lol
i did expect i may need a new unit and dealed the sales price down for it. so im not bothered if it comes not to expensive along.
i seen one for 45 on fleebay but rather buy it from someone recommend and known for good srtbove..
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For the blower motors, check the relays in the underbonnet fuse box and also check for smells of burning. Fuse box failure is another common problem.
You cannot have aircon with the manual HEVAC, it still relies n the blend motors for air distribution/heat control which are the bits that go wrong, the HEVAC itself is pretty reliable.
You cannot have aircon with the manual HEVAC, it still relies n the blend motors for air distribution/heat control which are the bits that go wrong, the HEVAC itself is pretty reliable.
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Blower motors, oil change that’s nothing you’ve not got started yet 
At 24 I would expect more issues but they can be sorted and reliable once you’ve tamed them.
At 24 I would expect more issues but they can be sorted and reliable once you’ve tamed them.
Thank you everyone for the patience and help.
the key - we got it working now.
and just been told i get a new one for x mas. lol. she get one. ha ha.
the blowers working too.
hevac was fine. blowed the bulb i replaced once was blowing again, but working now fully.
the fault was the driverside blower motor in case anyone has the same problem.
the red wire looked like burned out.
but we replaced the plug, cleaned the motors ad all working.
just tried it and again, didnt come on. light tab on the driverside blower motor and both blowers worked again. so it must be switched from hevac to driver side then passenger side blower.
so i just trying to source a working one to avoid further trouble with that one.
but .. Thank you again for the hints and help Guys.
im sure due time i come along with more stupid questions.
i just have to learn having patience. lol not my strong point.
the key - we got it working now.
and just been told i get a new one for x mas. lol. she get one. ha ha.
the blowers working too.
hevac was fine. blowed the bulb i replaced once was blowing again, but working now fully.
the fault was the driverside blower motor in case anyone has the same problem.
the red wire looked like burned out.
but we replaced the plug, cleaned the motors ad all working.
just tried it and again, didnt come on. light tab on the driverside blower motor and both blowers worked again. so it must be switched from hevac to driver side then passenger side blower.
so i just trying to source a working one to avoid further trouble with that one.
but .. Thank you again for the hints and help Guys.
im sure due time i come along with more stupid questions.
i just have to learn having patience. lol not my strong point.
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Plenty of HEVAC's available from breakers, early and late ones are different with regards to aircon operation.
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Latest Hevac covers all others.
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Well done glad you got the key and HEVAC working again
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The manual dial one is not much different inside to your one, the HEVAC is pretty reliable apart from the rotary switch which may need the contacts cleaned. I have both types on the shelf.
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The latest one operates the compressor clutch via a relay, I did not think it had the drive capability to drive the compressor clutch direct as was the case with the early type?
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Glad you got the fob sorted and its started, DONT ever mention sprin*s again.they are meant to run on air
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It does, I have one on mine with no relay 3 has worked fine with no problems.
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I would recommend MrSporty on here for keys. He sprinkled some kind of magic powder on mine and they work a treat now
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That could be it but think he must have Tinkerbell there too
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