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Originally posted by hot3dog3lucky3:
i can't even feel air blowing out of them.
Same here.
99 SE V6\5spd - 156 HP\157 TQ 15.166-90.84
Totaled 02/12/06
99 SVT # 1571 - 175 HP\153 TQ 14.999-91.88
Born 3/24/99 Reborn 3/18/06
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The've worked for me. You do have to set the fan on high to get them to be more effective.
My Cars
1999 Silver Frost SVT - 80,000km #2603/2760 Aug. 10, 1999.
1996 Mercury Mystique LS V6 MTX - retired @ 323,151km.
1995 Ford Contour V6 MTX-sold @ 214,000km
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With the fan on 4...i feel NOTHING.
99 SE V6\5spd - 156 HP\157 TQ 15.166-90.84
Totaled 02/12/06
99 SVT # 1571 - 175 HP\153 TQ 14.999-91.88
Born 3/24/99 Reborn 3/18/06
Pietenpol Racing Technologies project vehicle
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Originally posted by Beowulf:
Mine seem to work fine.
I also just replaced my cabin air filter a year ago.
A Contour is not just a car, it's an experience
99 T-Red SE Zetec ATX
Born April 16, 1999
98 E0 Silver Frost CSVT
#3175/3565
Born August 21st, 1997
Stored at P.R.T. for the winter
67 Mustang 289 project car
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those little vents are meant only to clear the area near the mirrors.
I have discovered that the secret to clear windows is to aim the side vents up and to the outside so that they are covering the driver/passenger windows. This way, the side windows will stay clear when the console vent is selected on fan setting 2.
You can increase the side vent airflow by turning the open/close wheel on the centre console vents.
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Originally posted by stickyjazz:
those little vents are meant only to clear the area near the mirrors.
I have discovered that the secret to clear windows is to aim the side vents up and to the outside so that they are covering the driver/passenger windows. This way, the side windows will stay clear when the console vent is selected on fan setting 2.
You can increase the side vent airflow by turning the open/close wheel on the centre console vents.
BINGO...thats what I do..
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Update
I ran the car with no cabin air filter and removed the plastic cover so the inlet was completely open to the atmosphere, it made no difference.
I'm going to look into modifying the duct to alow more airflor to the vents and go from there.
Josh
99 SE V6\5spd - 156 HP\157 TQ 15.166-90.84
Totaled 02/12/06
99 SVT # 1571 - 175 HP\153 TQ 14.999-91.88
Born 3/24/99 Reborn 3/18/06
Pietenpol Racing Technologies project vehicle
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There is a hose going to each side vent, I seem to remember it is a steady flow whether heat or defrost mode. The air will come out of the big holes in the side of the dash.
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For what it's worth of all the Fords I've had with the side vent, T-Bird, Cougars, Tempo, Taurus, and of course my Mystique, they all sucked. I will have to see if my wifes' new '05 Taurus is improved or not. I'll be suprised if it is.
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REMEMBER: Always fasten your seatbelt as it makes it harder for the aliens to suck you out of your car.
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Got this from TH Quote:
.....may have a
bad build issue with some tubes behind the dash not
being connected(a known assy problem for a short while
during production...!)...
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Born 3/24/99 Reborn 3/18/06
Pietenpol Racing Technologies project vehicle
90 Festiva L 5spd, Blue(not for long), 103k
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