Vent next to 9-5 rear window & sidenote on DI casettes

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Andrew Stephenson - 27 Aug 2004 01:49 GMT

Looking at a 9-5 today (for UK 2005 market, if it matters), I
noticed a vent running along the base of the rear window and
wondered what it does. Would this be to stop misting?

BTW, when I asked informally at the parts dept about the current
reliability of 9-5 DI casettes, I was told a new part number had
been issued, which apparently usually indicates a redesign. Is
it possible "they" are trying to improve the DI breed? <g>
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Andrew Stephenson

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Henrik B. - 27 Aug 2004 02:19 GMT

> Looking at a 9-5 today (for UK 2005 market, if it matters), I
> noticed a vent running along the base of the rear window and
> wondered what it does. Would this be to stop misting?

Correct.... :o)

Was introduced on the 9000. With fans inside the rear doors.

> BTW, when I asked informally at the parts dept about the current
> reliability of 9-5 DI casettes, I was told a new part number had
> been issued, which apparently usually indicates a redesign. Is
> it possible "they" are trying to improve the DI breed? <g>

Jep....

Cheers!

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Andrew Stephenson - 27 Aug 2004 15:15 GMT

> > Looking at a 9-5 today (for UK 2005 market, if it matters), I
> > noticed a vent running along the base of the rear window and
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>
> Was introduced on the 9000. With fans inside the rear doors.

This is a pleasant surprise. For years now, I have wondered why
car makers did not add just this feature, possibly combined with
some way to warm/cool the boot (for when it contains temperature-
sensitive luggage).

The 9-5's boot seems nicely insulated, suggesting one could carry
stuff in there with the "cat flap" <g> (ski hole) open, directing
the rear A/C vents to blow air through the hole.

> > BTW, when I asked informally at the parts dept about the current
> > reliability of 9-5 DI casettes, I was told a new part number had
> > been issued, which apparently usually indicates a redesign. Is
> > it possible "they" are trying to improve the DI breed? <g>
>
> Jep....

Here's hoping. ;-) (The parts dept people confirmed what has
been said in this NG a few times: to replace the DI cassette, all
you need is the right Torx screwdriver, a little time, patience
to leave things to settle after fitting -- and the new cassette.)

Thanks for the feedback.
--
Andrew Stephenson

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