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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: workhorse '90 8v on 22 November 2003, 11:27

Title: Heater Broke ????
Post by: workhorse '90 8v on 22 November 2003, 11:27

Heater broken. It still blows, but only luke warm.  Any ideas?  Only thing checked so far is the fuse, which is fine.   I did have the dash/trim/etc off the other day to change the speedo cable, could i have knocked/broken something in the process..?
Any help much appreciated, frosty this mornin, brrrrrrrrr!!

Title: Re:Heater Broke ????
Post by: dubslug on 22 November 2003, 16:58

remove or change the water by pass valves in the engine, worked for me

Title: Re:Heater Broke ????
Post by: m4nesh on 22 November 2003, 18:23

my heater only gives out luke warm air too?

Flushed radiator, - no joy

Might try that by pass valve thing? Check other post for part number?

Title: Re:Heater Broke ????
Post by: workhorse '90 8v on 22 November 2003, 19:48

where's that VR6 bloke ?  he knows his stuff ..

Title: Re:Heater Broke ????
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 22 November 2003, 20:32

maybe your heater matrix has gone up the spout?

Title: Re:Heater Broke ????
Post by: jedi16v on 22 November 2003, 23:04

i had the same problem . the bloke who had my car before me fitted a new heater matrix but still only cold air . thanxs to this forum found out about the bypass valve's fitted new ones from volkswagon and they worked a treat . they cost about ?28.00 inc VAT which is'nt bad for volkswagon . lots of lovely heat . real toasty . oh and they only take about 10 mins. to fit bargain!!!!!

Title: Re:Heater Broke ????
Post by: golfvr6 on 23 November 2003, 00:45

Changing the by-pass valve does seem to cure the problem in most cases.

Title: Re:Heater Broke ????
Post by: modulater on 23 November 2003, 00:47

At 28bar be silly not to give it a go