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Title: Climate Control Heating Problem
Post by: wexy on 21 April 2010, 15:47
I have had a new Golf Mk 6 SE 1.4 TSI since last June.  I think the heater takes far too long to supply warm air particularly to the drivers foot well.  Generally about 10 to 15 minutes during the winter months.
Has anyone else experienced this problem or is it just the way with this car?  I've never had a VW before.  My last car, a Citreon C3 Exclusive, climate control system was far quicker in delivering nice warm air after a few minutes.
It has been checked at my local VW Dealer, but they say there is nothing wrong that they can see.   I still have doubts ? :sad:
Title: Re: Climate Control Heating Problem
Post by: topher on 21 April 2010, 15:51
Does your temperature gauge get up to 90 degrees fairly quickly?

I know the air distribution with golf heating systems isn't great - if you want hot air at your feet you have to manually close the other vents to get a good blast down there :grin:
Title: Re: Climate Control Heating Problem
Post by: Steve30 on 21 April 2010, 16:02
Does your temperature gauge get up to 90 degrees fairly quickly?

I know the air distribution with golf heating systems isn't great - if you want hot air at your feet you have to manually close the other vents to get a good blast down there :grin:

Also the Air con is not the best ether?? Could be better imo!! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Climate Control Heating Problem
Post by: AlanD on 21 April 2010, 16:46
Does your temperature gauge get up to 90 degrees fairly quickly?

I know the air distribution with golf heating systems isn't great - if you want hot air at your feet you have to manually close the other vents to get a good blast down there :grin:

Glad it wasnt just me that noticed that then :D

I've also noticed that when I try and clear my screen it takes FOR EVER ! (I have the AC aon swell to de hum it)
Title: Re: Climate Control Heating Problem
Post by: p3eps on 21 April 2010, 18:59
I noticed in my Golf 5 that it took ages to heat up.  I was normally about 2 minutes from work by the time the heaters were up to temperature.  I suppose thats the downside of never getting above 30mph in traffic for 15 mins though!

My MK6 seems like its going to be the same - although I haven't had a really cold day yet in my 5 days of ownership.
The heated seats with leather take an eternity to heat up too.  They really need a 4 and 5 setting.  I wonder if there is a way of boosting them using the VagCom?!
Title: Re: Climate Control Heating Problem
Post by: am1w on 21 April 2010, 20:09
I noticed in my Golf 5 that it took ages to heat up.  I was normally about 2 minutes from work by the time the heaters were up to temperature.  I suppose thats the downside of never getting above 30mph in traffic for 15 mins though!
My MK6 seems like its going to be the same - although I haven't had a really cold day yet in my 5 days of ownership.
The heated seats with leather take an eternity to heat up too.  They really need a 4 and 5 setting.  I wonder if there is a way of boosting them using the VagCom?!

Regarding the heated seats: As mine are cloth, it took less than 15 secs to heat up and I had my posterior on fire for 4 miles as I did not know how to turn them off! (I had not read the manual!) :sad:
Title: Re: Climate Control Heating Problem
Post by: gizzywizzy on 21 April 2010, 23:09
I noticed in my Golf 5 that it took ages to heat up.  I was normally about 2 minutes from work by the time the heaters were up to temperature.  I suppose thats the downside of never getting above 30mph in traffic for 15 mins though!
My MK6 seems like its going to be the same - although I haven't had a really cold day yet in my 5 days of ownership.
The heated seats with leather take an eternity to heat up too.  They really need a 4 and 5 setting.  I wonder if there is a way of boosting them using the VagCom?!

Regarding the heated seats: As mine are cloth, it took less than 15 secs to heat up and I had my posterior on fire for 4 miles as I did not know how to turn them off! (I had not read the manual!) :sad:
AM you are a dipstick :wink: didn't your dealer show you how to turn them on and off. :smiley:

Gizzy
Title: Re: Climate Control Heating Problem
Post by: DDRFan on 22 April 2010, 00:35
AM you are a dipstick :wink: didn't your dealer show you how to turn them on and off. :smiley:

It's a sure quick way of getting a hot piece of ass.
I know I would want a hot piece of ass.
Title: Re: Climate Control Heating Problem
Post by: am1w on 22 April 2010, 10:06
I noticed in my Golf 5 that it took ages to heat up.  I was normally about 2 minutes from work by the time the heaters were up to temperature.  I suppose thats the downside of never getting above 30mph in traffic for 15 mins though!
My MK6 seems like its going to be the same - although I haven't had a really cold day yet in my 5 days of ownership.
The heated seats with leather take an eternity to heat up too.  They really need a 4 and 5 setting.  I wonder if there is a way of boosting them using the VagCom?!
Regarding the heated seats: As mine are cloth, it took less than 15 secs to heat up and I had my posterior on fire for 4 miles as I did not know how to turn them off! (I had not read the manual!) :sad:
AM you are a dipstick :wink: didn't your dealer show you how to turn them on and off. :smiley:
Gizzy

He probably did but I was sooooo excited I must have been very premature in my understanding of Wolgang's functionalities! :laugh:
I am a 'dickstick' dipstick as I have yet to find that one. I love checking my fluid levels on a regular basis! :grin:
Title: Re: Climate Control Heating Problem
Post by: gizzywizzy on 22 April 2010, 20:42
I noticed in my Golf 5 that it took ages to heat up.  I was normally about 2 minutes from work by the time the heaters were up to temperature.  I suppose thats the downside of never getting above 30mph in traffic for 15 mins though!
My MK6 seems like its going to be the same - although I haven't had a really cold day yet in my 5 days of ownership.
The heated seats with leather take an eternity to heat up too.  They really need a 4 and 5 setting.  I wonder if there is a way of boosting them using the VagCom?!
Regarding the heated seats: As mine are cloth, it took less than 15 secs to heat up and I had my posterior on fire for 4 miles as I did not know how to turn them off! (I had not read the manual!) :sad:
AM you are a dipstick :wink: didn't your dealer show you how to turn them on and off. :smiley:
Gizzy

He probably did but I was sooooo excited I must have been very premature in my understanding of Wolgang's functionalities! :laugh:
I am a 'dickstick' dipstick as I have yet to find that one. I love checking my fluid levels on a regular basis! :grin:

Dirty little devil :evil: :grin:

Gizzy
Title: Re: Climate Control Heating Problem
Post by: am1w on 22 April 2010, 20:55
'Dirty little devil :evil: :grin:
Gizzy

Just absurdly abnormal! :grin:
Have you a name for your car, please? :smiley:
Title: Re: Climate Control Heating Problem
Post by: gizzywizzy on 22 April 2010, 21:11
'Dirty little devil :evil: :grin:
Gizzy

Just absurdly abnormal! :grin:
Have you a name for your car, please? :smiley:

Lol :grin:

I wasn't going to join in this car naming business it seems a bit daft but being as I am a good little Scots lass would have to go with Bonnie.

Gizzy
Title: Re: Climate Control Heating Problem
Post by: am1w on 22 April 2010, 21:16
I wasn't going to join in this car naming business it seems a bit daft but being as I am a good little Scots lass would have to go with Bonnie.
Gizzy

Bonnie it is. :kiss: