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[Willowfest]

Hi everyone,

I've never used a forum before, so please forgive me if I do it wrong......

We've just bought a lovely Mini Equinox 1996 P plate from eBay. Seems in good fettle, except that the heater doesn't blow hot air
Unfortunate considering the arctic weather out there this week........ hmmmmmm

The heater control plunger is jammed halfway in/out, and won't budge. Is this a common fault? The seller says it worked last time he used the car and of course I have no way of knowing if that's true or not.
The blower works, and the direction slider works, just no heat or plunger movement.
If anyone has any advice, I'd be really grateful
Cheers

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Edited by Willowfest, 25 March 2013 - 11:29 PM.

[Artful Dodger]

Hello welcome to the forum!!

Yeah common fault.. Just siezes up.. New ones are like 7 pounds so not even an issue there!

[Willowfest]

Cool, thanks for the reply.
What seizes? the cable, or whatever is on the other end of it?
Also, if it's seized halfway out, shouldn't I be getting at least a bit of heat?

[OhDear]

does the temp gauge move to half way? if not,
id also try a new thermostat just to be one the safe side to

Edited by OhDear, 26 March 2013 - 06:31 AM.

[Carlos W]

You could open the bonnet and disconnect the cable to see of it is the cable or the heater tap!

Replacing it is only a 5 minute job!

[TheMiniDream]

Nice mini hope you find the problem and welcome to TMF!