The Astraslag TDW Slut Car Thread

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No it's a thermal fuse built into the clutch coil on the compressor

This bit and the fuse when I changed mine (2014 FFS where does the time go). It's suspected the rust build up causes the clutch to slip. That overheats it and pops the thermal fuse. Some solder a link instead to bypass it. I wouldn't recommend you do the same :lol:
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I'm ok with soldering but it's not a job I feel comfortable with and with everything I don't feel comfortable with I don't touch it.
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Tunes situation sorted with a thanks to mario for the Bluetooth FM transmitter. Works a charm. Got some back to black today for the door strips and lower skirts. Also If anyone has a set of 15inch vauxhall wheel trims they wish to sell please shout up.
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bub2006 wrote: Thu Jan 12, 2023 8:50 pm Got some back to black today for the door strips and lower skirts. Also If anyone has a set of 15inch vauxhall wheel trims they wish to sell please shout up.
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Has it used much oil since you took charge of it?
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To be honest no. I've done over 1000 miles since it's mot. Had an oil change,filter and plugs a week after it's ticket and I've not had to top it up since. I do check it every few days. Same as wheel nuts ,check them every few days and still tight.
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bub2006 wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 7:01 pm To be honest no. I've done over 1000 miles since it's mot. Had an oil change,filter and plugs a week after it's ticket and I've not had to top it up since. I do check it every few days. Same as wheel nuts ,check them every few days and still tight.
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I have no idea. Cooling fan works,never goes over 90 on gauge either. Odd.
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It clearly knows that I was rapidly killing it.
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As I've said before on here,contrary to popular belief I don't drive cars hard and I maintain them meticulously regardless of age and condition. Its just something I do in the vain hope the car will repay me with loyalty. Admittedly it hasn't always gone that way but 15 months with focus should be a good start.
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