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Sounds like it might be the dreaded timing chain has reared its ugly head again. Have you ever had the tensioner replaced? It's a very well known issue, especially with mk1 RCZ's.
It is often accompanied with an engine management message, and/or limp mode.
Aircon re-gas required maybe?
They do recommend every two years or so apparently, but mine seems very chilly at the ripe old age of 3.
My last motor - Renault Megane CC had @ 4 re-gasses while I had it, but it did have compressor issues :eusa-think:
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You could always try turning on re-circulation, so no cold air is coming in from outside, turn off auto & air con, bang both dials to full & stick the fan up a bit.
That should show if there is an issue with the heater, cos you should be...
Having read on this forum about a software update that might relate to timing issues / general improvements, I asked about the update when my car recently went in for its 3rd service. I was told there was no update relating to my car, they had looked, and could not find anything about an update...
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Me too, worth the distance just to enjoy the drive home (not as far as you though) I didn't realise you could drive that far in the UK without dipping your headlights :thumbup:
Looking forward to seeing the pictures :auto-car:
Omg. I really feel for you. I have read on these pages of one or two cars that for one reason or another just couldn't be made "right", regardless of the reapairs undertaken.
I do find it strange with today's technology, that dealerships cannot correctly diagnose a fault(s) correctly first time...
If it's exactly the same fault you had repaired in January, the repair should still be covered under its own guarantee, so take it back to where it was done & get them to sort it.
It is odd that the same part failed again (presumably the sensor) unless there is an underlying issue causing it...