Thanks for the replies - I will investigate all, but there is half a tank of diesel in it and so the problem must be electrical.

Hi there,

Can anyone help?

2.5 TD. Suddenly starter "caught" one day and wouldn't turn the engine over. Managed to bump start in reverse, on the first attempt, no probs, got home and left her on the pavement. Got a replacement starter, stuck it in today. It turns the engine over nice and lively ...

Can anyone shed any light on this? My aircon works perfectly - UNLESS the temperature in the car is above around 30-32 degrees, eg on a hot day left in the sun with windows closed. It resolutely refuses to work until we have been driving along for half an hour or so with the windows open, and then ...