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Offline Chantuz

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Still no heating!
« on: 30 December 2006, 09:36 »
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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Offline martinb

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Re: Still no heating!
« Reply #1 on: 30 December 2006, 10:02 »
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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Re: Still no heating!
« Reply #2 on: 30 December 2006, 10:06 »
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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Re: Still no heating!
« Reply #3 on: 30 December 2006, 10:10 »
Quote from: Chantuz on 30 December 2006, 10:06
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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Re: Still no heating!
« Reply #4 on: 30 December 2006, 10:17 »
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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Re: Still no heating!
« Reply #5 on: 30 December 2006, 10:24 »
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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Re: Still no heating!
« Reply #6 on: 30 December 2006, 10:32 »
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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Re: Still no heating!
« Reply #7 on: 30 December 2006, 10:33 »
Yeah, i think it should be £35-ish.
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Re: Still no heating!
« Reply #8 on: 30 December 2006, 10:49 »
Quote from: Chantuz on 30 December 2006, 10:32
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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Re: Still no heating!
« Reply #9 on: 30 December 2006, 11:21 »
£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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