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General => General discussion => Topic started by: Chantuz on 30 December 2006, 09:36
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Just had my matrix replaced at work and had the car running for abit and still its just cold air coming fromthe vents :cry:
what else do I need to do???
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probably the heater bypass valve, i had exactly the same prob on my mk2 before i sold it. new matrix but still no heat (never did fix it just sold it!). My Rado aint much better, it gets warm for a while then goes cold and i got told that was the same problem. Bloody poo VW heaters!! :angry:
Do a search in the mk2 section, i think the subject of how to fix them has been done a few times! :smiley:
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Yeh I;ve read one topic, where is this bypass valve anyways? they say just to replace it with a pipe!
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Yeh I;ve read one topic, where is this bypass valve anyways? they say just to replace it with a pipe!
Yeah sorry, just noticed that! :grin:
look here: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=31666.0
full details on what to do, hope that helps! :smiley:
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Nice! thanx!
Just been on the phone to my local dealer, the part is £88! However was also told that not having it there could cause excess pressure in the matrix and damage it!
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Yeah apparently if you dont have it there is a small risk of your matrix blowing and spraying your feet with hot water which could be a little err...distracting if you are driving at the time.
I think a lot of people recommend putting in a mk3 matrix as they are stronger however if yours is brand new you should be ok but is up to you whether or not you wanna risk it!
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I'd rather not risk it :( so many things are going wrong with the golf right now that I don't wanan bodge anything lol
I'm having words with my dealership, I think they have priced me up the wrong part too.
Thanx for your help!
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Yeah, i think it should be £35-ish.
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I'd rather not risk it :( so many things are going wrong with the golf right now that I don't wanan bodge anything lol
Fair enough, probably wise! :grin:
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£31 from VW! :cool: And I get trade discount too ! I'll be having that!
Cheers guys!
Also have the part number:- 191 819 911 A and is called Pressure Compensating Line
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£31 from VW! :cool: And I get trade discount too ! I'll be having that!
Cheers guys!
Also have the part number:- 191 819 911 A and is called Pressure Compensating Line
I need one of those. Thanks for the number.. :smiley:
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No worries! Here to help lol
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lol think i need one too! I got told you couldnt buy them new anymore! serves me right for not checking myself tho! :smiley:
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lol think i need one too! I got told you couldnt buy them new anymore! serves me right for not checking myself tho! :smiley:
according to RJ (i think) they were re-made due to high demand.
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has it fixed your heating then
i had that problem a while ago had a spare valve
seemed to fix it but when my radiator leaked
they aint very hot now
think i need to bleed it to do this do i just take cap off the water tank
and run the car
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has it fixed your heating then
i had that problem a while ago had a spare valve
seemed to fix it but when my radiator leaked
they aint very hot now
think i need to bleed it to do this do i just take cap off the water tank
and run the car
That's what i did..yep. :smiley:
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I was under the impression that fitting the mk3 matrix meant you didn't need the valve's?? And that you could replace the valve's with hosing... I am just wondering as people might buy a mk3 matrix and shell out more cash for valve's they don't need any more!! :undecided:
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Haven't fitted it yet, doing it tomorrow! I know what youi mean bradley but I wana keep my golf purely mk2 ;)
Erm cept my interior seats which are MK4 LOL