Getting used to it

[nelly111s]

I'm just getting used to my newly acquired 03MY S2 111S and want to know if mine's "normal".
Firstly - the heater. Blows luke warm air like a motorway service station hand drier when engine temp is 90C. I want to drive topless as much as possible but I'd be surprised if the heater contributes to my wellbeing. Is this normal?
Secondly - rear view mirror. It buzzes so much I can't make out what sort of car is behind (wing mirrors rock steady though). Any tips on improving visibility?
I suspect both these things are "features" that I'll have to get used to !

Thanks
Neil

[Sonic Nonsense]

nelly111s said:

I'm just getting used to my newly acquired 03MY S2 111S and want to know if mine's "normal". Firstly - the heater. Blows luke warm air like a motorway service station hand drier when engine temp is 90C. I want to drive topless as much as possible but I'd be surprised if the heater contributes to my wellbeing. Is this normal?

Mine is pretty good. Takes a couple of minutes to get warm, but once it is, it's really quite hot. Sounds like you might ahve a problem there. Warning with taking it to a dealer to get it looked at though, I had to have some kind of electronical gadgetry fixed for the fan switch (I assume it's in a similar area to the heater element) and they had to take the entire front clam off, so beware labor costs - mine was under dealer warranty.

nelly111s said:

Secondly - rear view mirror. It buzzes so much I can't make out what sort of car is behind (wing mirrors rock steady though). Any tips on improving visibility? I suspect both these things are "features" that I'll have to get used to !

This, however is a feature. Going to have to rely on door mirrors to rear view once you're doing any decent speed. Can I recomment the "girlfriend version 2.7." She look behind you from the passenger seat when you think it might be Mr. Plod behind!

[nelly111s]

Sonic Nonsense said:

nelly111s said: Secondly - rear view mirror. It buzzes so much I can't make out what sort of car is behind (wing mirrors rock steady though). Any tips on improving visibility? I suspect both these things are "features" that I'll have to get used to ! This, however is a feature. Going to have to rely on door mirrors to rear view once you're doing any decent speed. Can I recomment the "girlfriend version 2.7." She look behind you from the passenger seat when you think it might be Mr. Plod behind!

I'm afraid I've only got the Mk1 Wife & I'm bu**ered if I'm taking her to work every day! Looks like I'm going to have to keep the door mirrors clean!

[nwtony]

I don't even have a rear view mirror in my S2, you get used to it after a while and check your wing mirrors automatically. My heater like yours is a gentle waft of vaguely warm air at all temperatures so that's not a unique feature!

[Lotusnick S2]

All 111s have as standard the upgraded heater of the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

This makes the heater a lot better than the std one, fitted on non 111s or non AC models.

Mine, can warm up the cabin in minutes, even when the outside temperature is below zero degrees.
It even helps with the roof off on a cold day
I suggest you check yours

[sja]

I used to have an 05 111S, without A/C the heater never got hotter than midly warm.. Asked dealer but they said it was operating normal.. Twas cold in side in winter..

[nelly111s]

It sounds like there's a couple of opinions on the heater. I'll see if it's covered under the warranty I got from the dealer and have it checked out. Up here in the frozen North a heater makes life more bearable.

NEil

[dgr]

The heater problem is with the resistors that control the speed of the fan, whch burn out in time. If your fan is blowing different volumes of air at each speed, then you are OK, if not then it's clam off and 600 quid (approx). Got to get mine done but will wait until after summer.

[nelly111s]

dgr said:

The heater problem is with the resistors that control the speed of the fan, whch burn out in time. If your fan is blowing different volumes of air at each speed, then you are OK, if not then it's clam off and 600 quid (approx). Got to get mine done but will wait until after summer.

My problem's not with the fan, but the heat of the air it blows. Topless in Preston's not too pleasant at present without a bit of heat on the nether regions!