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happy xmas all..heaters blowing cold??
« on: Dec 25th, 2008, 2:29pm » |
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Just when I thought it was safe to come out of the cupboard again!!! lol
the heaters blowing cold..not good in winter...
what are the usual suspects please lads??
many ta s
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Re: happy xmas all..heaters blowing cold??
« Reply #1 on: Dec 25th, 2008, 4:10pm » |
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Prime suspect has to be the heater matrix 
You may be lucky and find you have an air-lock or be able to flush it out,
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Re: happy xmas all..heaters blowing cold??
« Reply #2 on: Dec 25th, 2008, 8:28pm » |
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is it climate control? try a reset, your flaps may not be set right but im more inclined to go with Mikes matrix/airlock theory
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Re: happy xmas all..heaters blowing cold??
« Reply #3 on: Dec 25th, 2008, 9:04pm » |
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cheers lads.. is it as bad as the thread says about sorting the matrix out..its bloody freezing!!!
Actually I think the water in the expansion tank is very low ..would that affect the heat??
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Re: happy xmas all..heaters blowing cold??
« Reply #4 on: Dec 25th, 2008, 9:15pm » |
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Check the matrix in & out pipes when the engine is up to temp.....they should be the same hot temp. If the out is cold or cooler than the in, then it's looking like a matrix problem 
It took me 2 days to replace my matrix, with completely numb fingers (it was freezing cold)....reckon I could do it quicker next time though 
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Re: happy xmas all..heaters blowing cold??
« Reply #5 on: Dec 25th, 2008, 10:15pm » |
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oh god ive no idea how to change the matrix?? how much for a mechanic to do??
cheers?
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Re: happy xmas all..heaters blowing cold??
« Reply #6 on: Dec 25th, 2008, 10:46pm » |
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Have a read through THIS post
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Re: happy xmas all..heaters blowing cold??
« Reply #7 on: Dec 25th, 2008, 11:20pm » |
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for god sake this cars been a knightmare this year..£350 to get some hot air again!!!!
it was ok last week its just gone cold overnight ..
If its def the matrix does any member wanna earn some cash by fixing it wth me ill drive to you obviously??
Cheers simmo for the last thread link
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Re: happy xmas all..heaters blowing cold??
« Reply #8 on: Dec 25th, 2008, 11:23pm » |
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Make sure it IS the matrix before you change it
Try the suggested things above first
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Re: happy xmas all..heaters blowing cold??
« Reply #9 on: Dec 25th, 2008, 11:44pm » |
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whats worth trying first?? flushing sounds like a waste of time ..i think the coolants very low as ive aleak somewhere i know that as water in expansion tank doesnt last as long as it should??
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Re: happy xmas all..heaters blowing cold??
« Reply #10 on: Dec 26th, 2008, 12:12am » |
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first of all i would top up the expansion tank....
then reset the CC
then check the heater hoses for heat/airlocks
then i would flush it, it does work sometimes
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Re: happy xmas all..heaters blowing cold??
« Reply #11 on: Dec 26th, 2008, 12:34am » |
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ok highlander i will try all of those in that order my friend..
i hope it works cos im not spending any more money on this scorp!!!
I can see an Audi coming!!!! What!!!!!!!!!!!!!lol
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Re: happy xmas all..heaters blowing cold??
« Reply #12 on: Dec 26th, 2008, 12:41am » |
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My dad had an Audi, £350 dont go far on them things!!
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Re: happy xmas all..heaters blowing cold??
« Reply #13 on: Dec 26th, 2008, 12:52am » |
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lol
me has a feeling its a hose or very low water level you no...its well overdue for a complete service on the coolent anyway as well
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Re: happy xmas all..heaters blowing cold??
« Reply #14 on: Dec 26th, 2008, 1:21am » |
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on Dec 25th, 2008, 10:15pm, stafford wrote:| oh god ive no idea how to change the matrix?? |
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Nor did I, until I read the procedure on this site .....still nice & hot after nearly 3 years 
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Re: happy xmas all..heaters blowing cold??
« Reply #15 on: Dec 26th, 2008, 2:01am » |
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jonnycab how do you fancy doing mine wth me for cash in your hand ..if its still bad after try the other suggestions ..Id drive to you esp as i need a new rear door from steve saville up your end
are you interested in some dosh
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Re: happy xmas all..heaters blowing cold??
« Reply #16 on: Dec 26th, 2008, 2:53am » |
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I'm sure Mr. Saville would do it for you
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Re: happy xmas all..heaters blowing cold??
« Reply #17 on: Dec 26th, 2008, 12:35pm » |
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on Dec 26th, 2008, 12:41am, Highlander wrote:| My dad had an Audi, £350 dont go far on them things!! |
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Mate of mine had an Audi some time back ...and got an £1800 bill to fix the air-con 
Nice cars I'm sure but wouldn't want one.
Mind you, chap up the road has a very nice original H reg Quattro - now there is an Audi which could sway me
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Re: happy xmas all..heaters blowing cold??
« Reply #18 on: Dec 26th, 2008, 7:51pm » |
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Sorry Stafford mate, I'm not interested . It's a horrible job to do, especially in winter & I don't really relish the thought of having to do it again. But I probably will have to at some point on the wifes 2.3, if or when the heating packs up
Have a word with Freddieboy, his local garage (Southend area) did it for about £300 all in, which is a good price
It might be an idea to ask Steve Saville if he can help when you're down there. He's taken so many Scorpios apart, he could probably do it with his eyes shut & one hand tied behind his back 
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Re: happy xmas all..heaters blowing cold??
« Reply #19 on: Dec 27th, 2008, 8:18am » |
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lol 
im buying a ten quid plug in heater off e bay and sod the bloddy matrix summer will be here soon im not spending 300 on a p reg car to get some heat..cheers tho lads for the advice but Ive done silly money on this car this yr!!
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