timbos99 Member 300 Member For: 16y 1m 14d Gender: Male Location: QLD Posted 20/01/10 10:07 AM Share Posted 20/01/10 10:07 AM On really hot days I get the water leak, when I was in for other issues couple of days ago I mentioned this and they said same fix and same 2 week waiting time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancidpunx Brisbanes Resident Detailer Donating Members 950 Member For: 15y 10m 28d Gender: Male Location: In my Cabin Outside Brisbane. Posted 20/01/10 10:26 AM Author Share Posted 20/01/10 10:26 AM Happy days!So is this a ute-only thing along the lines of your theory with the unused vents? Or a potential issue with sedans as well?Nah mate its both sedans and utes. I pulled the trim apart again to test my theory. The ducts that run through the trans tunnel to the rear vents (that are blocked on the utes), although the blocked ports get cold its not enough to create water vapor to drip.According to the techs all the different fg models can suffer from it. Both dual and single zone CC.Also not happy days the idiots in service cocked it all up for me. 3 weeks they have know ive been coming and they waited till today to order parts. Also found scratches on the shifter and evidence of a flogging thanks to my GPS unit. James is not pleased! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atto666 Member 35 Member For: 17y 8m 23d Gender: Male Location: liverpool, sydney Posted 21/01/10 01:08 AM Share Posted 21/01/10 01:08 AM Good news!!!!!!!!!There is a fix, although mine is not fixed yet as the dickheads waited until I bought the ute in to order the parts which take 2 weeks from Melbourne. They have known I was coming for 3 weeks.For those of you who have this problem this is what you need, part number BA18B539ASF, Seal Kit Air Con. The monkeys can read about the fix on their Tech Talk Hotline in May 2009.Something about some foam and a seal is the problem not the drain hose backing up in the FG. Its a different problem to the ones experienced in the the B series.I work for ford and can clrify this to be the cause of the concern, for FG only.The issue resides with an ineffective seal in the vent box causing condensation, which is an unavoidable part of airconditioning, to spill out when the containment level reaches too high. There is a fix for this issue, but, parts are on back order, and so unavailable for 2 weeks or more, at present.the issue with ba/bf, which are a completely different a/c system is that the drains above the gearbox are ineffective at removing the excess water, normally due to built up debris.dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyplums Member 1,080 Member For: 16y 4m 14d Gender: Male Posted 21/01/10 01:20 AM Share Posted 21/01/10 01:20 AM top work rancidpunx, just called my ford dealer:me:there is apparently a fix for the fg a/c leakford: not that I`m aware of.me: I can give you a part number if that helps (part number given) ford: when would you like to bring it in, hows tomorrowme: how about I bring it in when you have the part in stockford: that's a good idea. muppets. wednesday next week ive booked in for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 7m 24d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 21/01/10 01:26 AM Share Posted 21/01/10 01:26 AM Was that at Metro James? Have obviously changed their policy of not taking vehicles out on the road without the owner. Mofos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancidpunx Brisbanes Resident Detailer Donating Members 950 Member For: 15y 10m 28d Gender: Male Location: In my Cabin Outside Brisbane. Posted 21/01/10 08:08 AM Author Share Posted 21/01/10 08:08 AM Yeah mate, I wasnt going to name and shame (was going to at least wait till its fixed lol).I clearly asked for no test drives without a phone call first for permission. They tried very hard to squirm out of it when I bought up the gps tracking. Another customer looked horrified when he over heard they had been speeding in a customers car. Usually I wouldnt care and "what I dont know wont hurt me" sort of thing. But the fact they knew I was coming and didnt order parts (along with letting me leave the car knowing full well they didn't have the parts), made a fuss about a courtesy car for a strictly warranty job, scratched stuff, and then noticed a 5klm flog to top it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 7m 24d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 21/01/10 10:23 AM Share Posted 21/01/10 10:23 AM That's poor form. I always make a point of taking a pic of the odometer as I drop the car off anywhere...will definitely be keeping up that practice.Slightly OT, did you get an invite to the DJR launch next week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancidpunx Brisbanes Resident Detailer Donating Members 950 Member For: 15y 10m 28d Gender: Male Location: In my Cabin Outside Brisbane. Posted 21/01/10 11:01 AM Author Share Posted 21/01/10 11:01 AM Im the same I take note of the odo, just for giggles I reset the gps this time also and left it all set up. Never had a problem before, and happy to allow a drive if they call first.As for an invite, I got something on an email last week but deleted it without reading. Most of their emails are regarding the great price on "The New FG XR6" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbos99 Member 300 Member For: 16y 1m 14d Gender: Male Location: QLD Posted 23/01/10 08:27 AM Share Posted 23/01/10 08:27 AM haha when I had my car in at metro last there was a cut/scratch in the shifter leather, took it straight back the next day & had it replaced. Must have a mechanic with a hook for a hand?!?! An what is the go with sending you emails about price drops a couple of months after you buy a car off them... muppets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LION ETR Member 6 Member For: 15y 10m 18d Posted 31/01/10 07:56 AM Share Posted 31/01/10 07:56 AM hi, how are you . had the same problem it is the condenser box top of box has a soft foam around top of box . took it back to denmac ford at darra told them what was happening and they reconised the problem straight away . they remove the foam an use a mastic silicone to seal it of .this would have to be the best ford service centre I have being to after buying my car from springwood ford, hope I can help if this reply aint to late as I don t use computer very much. cheers jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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