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by mkultr4
Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:25 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 406 1.8 year 2000 only getting 340 miles out of full tank
Replies: 10
Views: 5362

Re: 406 1.8 year 2000 only getting 340 miles out of full tan

its a 60 litre tank as far as im aware. Its also a petrol car
by mkultr4
Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:08 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 406 1.8 year 2000 only getting 340 miles out of full tank
Replies: 10
Views: 5362

406 1.8 year 2000 only getting 340 miles out of full tank

Hi

year 2000 1.8 pug 406 only getting about 340 miles out of full tank. i drive half and half with motorway and towns. does this sound about right?

Thanks
by mkultr4
Fri Jul 29, 2011 1:02 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: has air con compressor died?
Replies: 21
Views: 14490

Re: has air con compressor died?

dogslife wrote:I've got a spare Sanden compressor, free to good home, OK AFAIK, bought 2nd hand, never used.......
would you be able to mail this to me? i will pay for the postage and trouble.
by mkultr4
Fri Jul 29, 2011 1:00 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: has air con compressor died?
Replies: 21
Views: 14490

Re: has air con compressor died?

thanks for that. its a sanden
by mkultr4
Wed Jul 27, 2011 4:21 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: has air con compressor died?
Replies: 21
Views: 14490

Re: has air con compressor died?

plod wrote:There are two types of compressor so you need to see which type you have fitted to your car first
As for where he's based - it's in his profile, clearly viewable in every post :D

mobile view turned off on phone so didnt notice ha ha.

how do i id the compressor type in my car?

cheers
by mkultr4
Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:32 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: has air con compressor died?
Replies: 21
Views: 14490

Re: has air con compressor died?

dogslife wrote:I've got a spare Sanden compressor, free to good home, OK AFAIK, bought 2nd hand, never used.......
will this do the job? where are you based?
by mkultr4
Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:03 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: has air con compressor died?
Replies: 21
Views: 14490

Re: has air con compressor died?

i was hoping this could be a diy job but am now discouraged. how much should i expect to pay for having this done
by mkultr4
Wed Jul 27, 2011 10:57 am
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: has air con compressor died?
Replies: 21
Views: 14490

Re: has air con compressor died?

hi and thanks for the reply. the ac guy said that there was some gas in system before he started. he filled it up and said that there was no leak. is the compressor easily replaceable? the cheapest i have seen is about 70 quid from a national breaker site. do i need specialist tools? i havent manage...
by mkultr4
Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:57 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: has air con compressor died?
Replies: 21
Views: 14490

has air con compressor died?

hi two weeks ago my aircon started dispensing warm air through the vents. i took it for a re gas and this didnt fix it. the bloke seemed certain that the compressor needed replacing but having a little browse through the forums suggests that another fix may be the answer. its a 406 year 2000 1.8 pet...
by mkultr4
Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:50 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: Replacement key fob switches
Replies: 4
Views: 4308

Re: Replacement key fob switches

Hi

Can anyone advise how i determine if this is the right switch for my key - they switch has fallen off my key so i have nothing to compare it to.

thanks
by mkultr4
Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:12 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: how do i remove and replace drivers seat?
Replies: 1
Views: 1825

how do i remove and replace drivers seat?

Hi The metal frame at the base of the drivers seat on my 2000 1.8 lx saloon has snapped making the seat pretty unstable. i have called around a few scrapyards and have been told there is a 406 drivers seat available but not sure what model 406 it comes from. i have no idea how to replace the seat de...
by mkultr4
Wed Jan 14, 2009 5:48 pm
Forum: Bodywork (non-styling)
Topic: Spare wheel well
Replies: 4
Views: 3807

Re: Spare wheel well

Thanks for the replies. will try to sort it out this weekend.
by mkultr4
Mon Jan 12, 2009 5:32 pm
Forum: Bodywork (non-styling)
Topic: Spare wheel well
Replies: 4
Views: 3807

Spare wheel well

Howdy folks I have a seemingly common problem with yr 2000 406 1.8 sal. Firstly, the spare wheel has around 4 inches of scummy water swimming around in it. I have read that this could possibly be the rear light cluster where i can see a gap to the bodywork. another problem is that when i open the bo...
by mkultr4
Thu Mar 08, 2007 12:59 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: poxy small seats
Replies: 6
Views: 5206

They are the leather ones yes?
Are the executive seats a different shape/size to the LX seats?

Cheers