Lack of heat

**sparky73** · by **sparky73** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:45 pm

Just been out for a spin and noticed that the heater is only giving luke warm air. Any ideas???

Callyman · by **Callyman** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:46 pm

Air in the system or more likely a blocked matrix.,

**sparky73** · by **sparky73** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:50 pm

?????? What can i do 'bout that ??????

Callyman · by **Callyman** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:57 pm

I had this with my V6, you need to flush it out by removing the two pipes that go into the bulkhead from he block and flushing a hose pipe through it, not to much pressure tho, gentle at first, if it is partially blocked you will see the gunk come out. I put mine back together at it was really hot after compared to before

**sparky73** · by **sparky73** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:59 pm

Had a new radiator fitted a few weeks ago

Callyman · by **Callyman** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:59 pm

Could be an air lock then

**sparky73** · by **sparky73** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:00 am

How can i cure that???

**Phantom** · by **Phantom** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 3:56 pm

run the engine with the expansion cap off until at least the temperature gauge reads above normal, you should see some air come out, top up the expansion tank as necessary as some water will have to take the place of the air in the system

Calibra_Mike · by **Calibra_Mike** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:42 pm

I have a similiar problem, I get loads of heat out of the two side vents and all floor vents but the two middle ones give out nothing but cold/slightly warm air? any thoughts?

**Phantom** · by **Phantom** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 5:01 pm

the middle ones are supposed to give out cold air I'm afraid

Calibra_Mike · by **Calibra_Mike** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:16 pm

I see, well at least I know its not broken then lol

any reason behind that? seems a bit odd, then again I'm sure someone at Vauxhall knew what they were doing when they built the car

v6 steve · by **v6 steve** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:32 pm

Its a german thing hot feet and cool, face to keep you alert I toke the bm back because of it thought it was bust

**tazz666** · by **tazz666** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:19 pm

I had this with my V6, you need to flush it out by removing the two pipes that go into the bulkhead from he block and flushing a hose pipe through it, not to much pressure tho, gentle at first, if it is partially blocked you will see the gunk come out. I put mine back together at it was really hot after compared to before

ive just done this today and what a difference it makes to the heater

Callyman · by **Callyman** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:41 pm

tazz666 wrote:ive just done this today and what a difference it makes to the heater

Glad you sorted it

Lack of heat

Lack of heat

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