Heater not working in Sapphire
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Heater not working in Sapphire
I've owned my Sapphire Cosworth since 1995. She was garaged in 2000 until last month and now back on the road - it's as much fun as I remember ! The problem is that the heater isn't working, the fan blows but always cold air even when engine up to temp.
I've taken the hoses off the heating matrix and flushed through and although the water was discoloured to start, it now runs clear but still blows cold.
Has anyone got any ideas of what to try next ?? Any help appreciated !
I've taken the hoses off the heating matrix and flushed through and although the water was discoloured to start, it now runs clear but still blows cold.
Has anyone got any ideas of what to try next ?? Any help appreciated !
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Thanks for your comments !
I've just checked with mechanic who got her going and he put a new stat in so doubt if it's that.
Matrix pipes do get hot but i think it's heat transferred from exhaust manifold.
I'll check oil modine.
You can hear the heater flap move when you move the control on dash so again, doubtful.
I'm just outside Warminster..
Again, many thanks
I've just checked with mechanic who got her going and he put a new stat in so doubt if it's that.
Matrix pipes do get hot but i think it's heat transferred from exhaust manifold.
I'll check oil modine.
You can hear the heater flap move when you move the control on dash so again, doubtful.
I'm just outside Warminster..
Again, many thanks
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i bought a New matrix for mine as i was having the same problem last week
an hour or so to fit and the heaters are burn your hand hot now
New Valeo (Genuine) ones are Ł35 from Euro Car Parts
an hour or so to fit and the heaters are burn your hand hot now
New Valeo (Genuine) ones are Ł35 from Euro Car Parts
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Thanks for your comments !
I've just checked with mechanic who got her going and he put a new stat in so doubt if it's that.
Matrix pipes do get hot but i think it's heat transferred from exhaust manifold.
I'll check oil modine.
You can hear the heater flap move when you move the control on dash so again, doubtful.
I'm just outside Warminster..
Again, many thanks
I've just checked with mechanic who got her going and he put a new stat in so doubt if it's that.
Matrix pipes do get hot but i think it's heat transferred from exhaust manifold.
I'll check oil modine.
You can hear the heater flap move when you move the control on dash so again, doubtful.
I'm just outside Warminster..
Again, many thanks
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yes mate, i flushed it several times, especially if water is manky!
i would also check the pipe that goes over exhaust manifold goes to top pipe as some tit pixed my 2 up lol
i would also check the pipe that goes over exhaust manifold goes to top pipe as some tit pixed my 2 up lol
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Don't believe it, went to work and heat started to come through heater. Haven't had time to look at matrix, pipes or pump. Perhaps it was a blockage or air in system somewhere but whatever it was has cleared - strange !
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