30 replies to this topic

[AlexM]

What could cause my mini's heater to not blow any hot air. I have been told an air lock could be the problem, any other possibilities?

[gsms]

maybe a seized thermostat?

[minimole]

this might sound silly but could it be that the heater is not plumbed in?

[Bungle]

does the fan work ?

[AlexM]

does the fan work ?

Yes

this might sound silly but could it be that the heater is not plumbed in?

It is

maybe a seized thermostat?

I dont think so, i replaced it.

Its never worked properly :erm:

[Steve Rowe]

dont want to sound daft but u sure uve got the tap open to let the hot water go from the engine to the heater inside the car ?

[Jammy]

You taken the heater matrix out to get all the carp out?

[AlexM]

dont want to sound daft but u sure uve got the tap open to let the hot water go from the engine to the heater inside the car ?

Thats not daft at all. There was a time when i thought that was the choke!

Then i realised that fuel injected cars don't have one!

[AlexM]

You taken the heater matrix out to get all the carp out?

No i havent, but i have flushed the system.

Is it possible that that could be the problem?

Is it an easy job?

[Jammy]

Fairly easy job, haven't done it myself, so I'll pop off and try and find an old thread that explains how....

This and this should explain how to flush the heater matrix.

[Steve Rowe]

dont want to sound daft but u sure uve got the tap open to let the hot water go from the engine to the heater inside the car ?

Thats not daft at all. There was a time when i thought that was the choke!

Then i realised that fuel injected cars don't have one!

even the best of us get it wrong buddy :tongue:

[sssstew]

oh thats interesting to know, emmas pink mini does this, will have to look into it more, thanks for the links and info.

[AlexM]

Thanks for the info, will flush out the heater core!

[binge]

Dont know whats up with mine either, but my heater dosent work.
Thing is, Ive got a blowing exhaust manifold, Need heater fixing, AND need to build a trailer.

I work Full time (8.30am - 7pm) VERY long hours.


Anyway, As ive got 2 minis, (One for salvage) Im going to nick the heater out of that one.

Also I need to change the thermostat anyway. is it based under that metal bracket thing on the engine block Where the upper rad Hose goes into?



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[binge]

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