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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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I just test drove a 2000 coupe, and I have a few questions. There was a hissing sound coming from the climate control panel. Do these cars have vacuum lines connected to the back of the controls? I was quoted $1800 to replace the cracked windshield, does this sound about right?
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???climate control panel???--------Digital read out, or the Manual with 3 *****?
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Careful with the Windshield Estimate.

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Originally Posted by TPeye
Hi guys,
I just test drove a 2000 coupe, and I have a few questions. There was a hissing sound coming from the climate control panel. Do these cars have vacuum lines connected to the back of the controls? I was quoted $1800 to replace the cracked windshield, does this sound about right?
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Vacuum leak and a cracked windshield......keep walking. Plenty of well taken care of C5's out there......at great prices.
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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it has the digital heater/ air conditioner control.
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it has the digital heater/ air conditioner control.
No Vacuum hoses there!
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what would cause that hissing sound? the radio was off
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No Vacuum hoses there!
Unless it's one of the actuators......
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No vacuum hoses, $1800.00 is too much for a windshield.
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thanks for the help. It looks like I'll be passing on this one.
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There are numerous vacuum lines on the HVAC Air box that could be leaking:





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