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10-21-2017, 12:14 PM | #1 |
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Heater stuck on hot air
Hey all,
For some reason, my heater got stuck on hot air. I can regulate the airflow and the temperature. However, the 'minimum' temperature of 18 degrees is way off and must be around 25 at least. I have to drive with the windows open or with the airflow cut off because it just gets too warm in that little cabin. I have not tested it very well yet, but I'm under the impression that the aircon works but to a lesser degree; I can't get it really cold in the car. I've tried turning the knobs to both extends for a couple of times. Airflow full open or closed. Aircon blasting for a while. Restarted the car a couple of times; nothing helped. My common sense says a failing temperature sensor is disrupting things, or some valve which should stay shut to keep warm air from entering the airflow, stays half open. I am not sure but expect the knobs not to be connectec mechanically but only electronically to the heater system, so it's unlikely that they are broken. I've got a 3000km trip on the planning for Monday and during the weekend no mechanic is open off course, so I hoped that someone here had experience and resolved this issue so I might be able to take care of it on Monday morning or somewhere during my trip. Because otherwise this issue could become a fair pain in the ass. Suggestions are welcome. |
10-22-2017, 10:03 AM | #2 |
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Just checking, did you try moving the dial below the vents to cool (blue) from warm (red), or cycling it a few times?
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10-23-2017, 10:04 AM | #4 | |
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So, the auto temp is set to what you want and the air flow coming out at you upper body/face is this temp. Often times, someone may prefer cooler air on the face/upper body or warmer air than what auto is currently delivering |
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10-28-2017, 01:52 AM | #5 |
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Ok, thnx for explaining that. Makes sense.
With regards to the heating stuck on hot air problem: it seems to have sorted itself :/ The only thing I did was dialing the temperature to max and then to minimal before starting the engine. I can hardly imagine that had anything to do with the solution but who cares. It is back to normal so I'm a happy man again. Now if only my windshield wouldn't get so dirty on the inside every couple of hours I would be more than happy....! |
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