Heating Dilemma....

[v6_gug]

Right i had a day off work today so I thought id get to the bottom of this heating problem once and for all! Took all access panels off, removed those 2 black covers, removed the windscreen fluid thingy and also removed the black rubber hose anyway gave it all a good spray with the old WD40, got the Mrs to sit in the car and fiddle with the Hot/Cold nob I can physically see the flap moving so no problems there, only thing is that there’s still no air coming out from the f****** vents seems completely dead, Its really starting to pi** me off now! Cars sitting in my garage as we speak with everything still off so any suggestions or advice on what else i could do would be very much appreciated!

Regards
gug

[S Works]

The rheostat which controls the fan is probably fubar'd. In which case, the clam comes off, lots of other bits come out, and a new one goes in. ~6hrs labour plus ~£150 for the new bits.

[ptp170]

Does the fan work? Have you felt the pipes by the washer bottle? Are they hot?

[maverick25]

I have exactly the same problem. Apparently its a common problem, Ive been Quoted £1300 for a new heater/aircon unit as its a clam off job. Im leaving it for now!

[grumpy]

Mine is 'ucked too, luckily it's still under warranty as tis a clam off job and costs lots.

[kambites]

Mine is mildly buggered too. I intend to do it myself though, when I'm feeling brave enough.

[cockneydevil]

There is a similar discussion on SELOC at the moment. If you don't have air-con in the winter you will only get warmish air at best (not hot). If you do have air-con and are having problems with heater speed it will be the rheostat as mentioned, I was quoted £650-850 for this.

[andy_s]

I'm waiting until my windscreen needs replacing after a terrible 'brick' incident....while the clam is off a quick sneaky change out of heater parts can be done...

[v6_gug]

Cheers for all the replies guys very much appreciated i think its my resistor thats f*****, if i had the right tools id take the clam off myself i mean the part itself is only about 35 quid from eliseshop so that leaves the 300-600 pound labour just to remove the clam...SOD that!! lol

p.s what tools would i ned to remove the front clam, do lotus sell these as a set...

[ptp170]

A range of sockets (8mm, 10mm etc), extension bars, Torx bits, spanners and screwdrivers.

There is a guide somewhere on the web about clam removal, it's on an 'yota S2 I think....

[ptp170]

A range of sockets (8mm, 10mm etc), extension bars, Torx bits, spanners and screwdrivers.

There is a guide somewhere on the web about clam removal, it's on an 'yota S2 I think....