Hot air/heater control valve ?
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No matter where I set the controls I now just get hot air from the vents (97 model). Am I correct in thinking that the cold/hot control on the dash opens or closes a valve letting hot air into the heater matrix ? If so can anyone point me to the valve location (with pics if possible). I've checked the bible but it hasnt helped.
Cheers
No matter where I set the controls I now just get hot air from the vents (97 model). Am I correct in thinking that the cold/hot control on the dash opens or closes a valve letting hot air into the heater matrix ? If so can anyone point me to the valve location (with pics if possible). I've checked the bible but it hasnt helped.
Cheers
Hi its in the passenger side foot well up behind the air vent. It is a bit fidly and there is a proper annoying little spring clip that holds the cable sleeve in place.
I would check that it opens/shuts properly. My car runs cool, so I set-it from just about open rather than the full extent of the travel in the closed position.
I bought a pattern part and it was very thin, to the point that it split in the first week of use. No doubt, it was damaged during the installation, but the second one was a genuine Mk1 VW one and was a bit thicker.
Have fun!
I would check that it opens/shuts properly. My car runs cool, so I set-it from just about open rather than the full extent of the travel in the closed position.
I bought a pattern part and it was very thin, to the point that it split in the first week of use. No doubt, it was damaged during the installation, but the second one was a genuine Mk1 VW one and was a bit thicker.
Have fun!
haircutmike said:
Found the valve, looks very easy to change so ordered one of these. Thanks for the link.Gassing Station | Chimaera | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff