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Old 21-05-2009, 09:14 AM   #1
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Default Demister cutting engine out!!

Hi all,
I noticed last night that my demister when turned on is causing my engine to stall, I've also noticed over the last few days that it seems to have struggled occasionly on startup, thought maybe the the starter motor or battery, but now with the demister thing not so sure. Any thoughts would be appreciated. :
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Old 21-05-2009, 09:19 AM   #2
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Try unplugging it at the window and then turning it on whilst it is unplugged. See if the engine still stalls. If not, drive around for a day like that and see if you still have slow cranking in the morning.
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Old 21-05-2009, 11:47 AM   #3
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are your battery terminals/posts clean?
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Old 21-05-2009, 02:05 PM   #4
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Unfortunately, it couldn't be somthing like the alternator which still would have been pricey but nowhere near as pricey as a seized aircon compressor, which is what was causing the prob :
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Old 21-05-2009, 02:15 PM   #5
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Oh, front windscreen demister, right.
I always think rear windscreen when i hear demister.
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Old 21-05-2009, 03:22 PM   #6
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Oh, front windscreen demister, right.
I always think rear windscreen when i hear demister.
Me too lol.
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Old 21-05-2009, 03:56 PM   #7
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Old 21-05-2009, 05:44 PM   #8
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Sorry guys I'll remember to specify front from rear next time! All sorted now though :1syellow1
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Old 21-05-2009, 07:59 PM   #9
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What was the problem ? May be useful for anybody who does a search...

My guess...a vacuum line leak.
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Old 21-05-2009, 08:50 PM   #10
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^^^hmmm
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Unfortunately, it couldn't be somthing like the alternator which still would have been pricey but nowhere near as pricey as a seized aircon compressor, which is what was causing the prob :
that was going to be my guess....someone else had a similar issue with the aircon a while ago, same problem
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