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[jonathanh]

Never done it so not sure. But I think it is a scuttle off job rather than plenum

You can get to the vac lines without taking anything off, just carefully reach in to the HBV

[megaomega123]

All the vac connections etc seem ok. Checked the one on the top of the HBV and it is sucking all other connections and pipes are secure. So from this I presume it to be the HBV itself.

[raximax]

i got a new hbv from vx gm part so should be ok im shure the pipes are correct but will check. the vac pipe on top is sucking should it suck on hot only or cold?

[raximax]

well what can i say   pipes wrong way whos a silly boy oh well at least a have hot air again and i think i found my water leek seems to be the pipe that comes out the bottom of the hbv just at the engine i may have damaged it when pulling the hbv think thats a job for the weekend. is this hard to do it looks it any thanks mark i know check the simple things first well i thought i was right.....is now cheers

[jonathanh]

i got a new hbv from vx gm part so should be ok im shure the pipes are correct but will check. the vac pipe on top is sucking should it suck on hot only or cold?

vac on means HBV should bypass the heater matrix

[CaptainZok]

well what can i say   pipes wrong way whos a silly boy oh well at least a have hot air again and i think i found my water leek seems to be the pipe that comes out the bottom of the hbv just at the engine i may have damaged it when pulling the hbv think thats a job for the weekend. is this hard to do it looks it any thanks mark i know check the simple things first well i thought i was right.....is now cheers

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[hotel21]

Thanks for that. Is it a plenum off job to get to HBV?

No, but easier if you remove the wipers then the windscreen scuttle panel.  Gives a shout when you intend to do the deed.  I can pop up and help out if you wish.  

[Marks DTM Calib]

Vac on = no heat.....

[Turk]

Took my car back to Kwik-Fleece to see why the air-con stopped working after a day, and I left there with a distinct feeling of "We did the job, we had yer money...and now we really don't care !".

I took my car to a local company called Civic Rescue (Well, I think they're just in my area) and for £5-00 less than Kwik-Fleece they performed the same re-charge survice but with the addition of UV dye, and a 10 point pre-commencement check. The last thing they said as I was leaving is "Any problems, pop in and we'll check it again"    

Kwik-Fleece checked nothing, just removed any gas in system, leak tested and re-charge. "£44-95 please...thank you, goodbye!".

It's been three days since Civic Rescue did the job and it's still working fine. I'm gonna give it a few more days and if it's still working then I'm gonna pay Kwik-Fleece a visit and request a refund cos I have done nothing at all to the system since it was done initially.

[JezInBrum]

Hi, havce posted a similar rpoblem myself, my A/C stopped workinf after changing DIS pack.
Have since done cam cover gasket, breathers, plug leads & HBV as it was accessable at the time all goses reconnected as they came off. System bled, servos reset & still no A/C.
Compressor does not cut in at all. All fuses checked, even removed a cap & got a squirt of gas out to see if system had failed.
Once Mot passed will be next job to  get ot booked in.
Of note i did get layout of vac pipes off here & all are present & connected correctly, Anything been missed?

[megaomega123]

Thanks for that. Is it a plenum off job to get to HBV?

No, but easier if you remove the wipers then the windscreen scuttle panel.  Gives a shout when you intend to do the deed.  I can pop up and help out if you wish.  

Thanks. Not sure when I will do this, not urgent at the moment. Still got a drivers drop link to do. I have just got some new door cards (with the leather, for a small upgrade), sunroof motor and surround and a pair of front speakers to change. Got all the above for £50   Also having thought I had fixed the drivers door handle, it has developed some free play and swings a bit on closing, so I need to get that out and have a proper look too. Just the niggley little things.

[Wayne]

HI Everyone

so, im just about to pop to Kwik Fleece and get me Air-Con regassed......but in a previous post i mentioned "burning smell" could this be my faulty Air-Con?
i came back from trying out one of these ARC Car washes near to me in Oxford, i drove 2 miles down the road and came back and there seemed to be a mild mist of "steam" coming from the bonnet
i will try it later, but i think my burning smell only happens when i have me Air con on....
if i go to Kwik Fleece, will they pick up on ANY problems with the Air con do you think?

thanks

[TheBoy]

HI Everyone

so, im just about to pop to Kwik Fleece and get me Air-Con regassed......but in a previous post i mentioned "burning smell" could this be my faulty Air-Con?
i came back from trying out one of these ARC Car washes near to me in Oxford, i drove 2 miles down the road and came back and there seemed to be a mild mist of "steam" coming from the bonnet
i will try it later, but i think my burning smell only happens when i have me Air con on....
if i go to Kwik Fleece, will they pick up on ANY problems with the Air con do you think?

thanks

Before getting A/C regassed, check your HBV!

[Wayne]

whats a HBV? sorry !!!!!!

im the dumbest person on here and not mechanically minded, doh!

can a dumb person like me find it and check?

[RolandL]

whats a HBV? sorry !!!!!!

im the dumbest person on here and not mechanically minded, doh!

can a dumb person like me find it and check?

Heater bypass valve, if you click the link below you will see a pic


http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1181719948

it sit right at the back of engine, drivers side, to make it easier to get to,  you remove the scuttle

hth