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(Message started by: ArachnoSoldier on Nov 28^th, 2006, 9:10am)

Title: My Heater Faded Away
Post by ArachnoSoldier on Nov 28^th, 2006, 9:10am

It happened a few weeks ago with my 97 Ghia. The heat was working fine on the Authobahn, then when i got off, and slowed down, all I got was cold air. Now the heat doesnt work at all. Is this a common problem?

Title: Re: My Heater Faded Away
Post by jonnycab on Nov 28^th, 2006, 9:15am

It is common for the heater matrix to block up.
Check the pipes going in & out of the matrix, they should both be hot. If the inlet is hot & the outlet is cold then the heater matrix is blocked. :)

Title: Re: My Heater Faded Away
Post by ArachnoSoldier on Nov 28^th, 2006, 11:14am

Thanks. But now it looks as if i have a new problem on my hands. I just walked out to my car, and its leaking fluid.

Title: Re: My Heater Faded Away
Post by jonnycab on Nov 28^th, 2006, 11:35am

Lack of coolant in the cooling system will cause the heater to blow cold, assuming that the fluid leak you describe is coolant :)

Title: Re: My Heater Faded Away
Post by ArachnoSoldier on Nov 28^th, 2006, 12:07pm

Yes, it was coolant. Now I feel half minded as I do recall having to add some coolant a while back. It must have been a small leak that turned into something bigger. Thanks.