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can I just ask....
Posted: Sun May 16, 2004 8:28 pm
by LOW PHAT SPREAD
why does my car have continuis heat coming from the top vents?!
(Even when all knobs are turned to off)
Is this normal?
Its bit warm in this weather!!
Posted: Sun May 16, 2004 9:31 pm
by Karl_CLCoupe
From experience, it shouldnt be doing that. I couldnt tell you what it is tho.
Karl
Posted: Sun May 16, 2004 10:54 pm
by amstrange1
I think it's due to a valve next to the heater matrix - mine did this a while ago, and I swapped the valve over and it's been fine ever since.
Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 10:02 am
by LogIK
Mine does it too. I didn't think it was a problem. I have windows on my car, and they roll down using this crank type thing. Once down, they allow a cool flow of air into the car, relative to my speed.
Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 10:13 am
by dub envy
my air conditioning works just like that too! Both our cars must have the same optional extras!
Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 4:24 pm
by LOW PHAT SPREAD
Ha Ha Ha !!!
Well I'm sure it is a problem, surely we dont need hot air coming out constantly? Is nice in winter, but not now its gettin warmer. Will try swapping the vavlves round then, c if that works
Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 5:18 pm
by DanW
make sure u crank the hot/cold air thing to the cold pos. and the other one to blow in ur face or feet otherwise it does it I've found. or does it do it still?
whoaa mines got a sunrooof
Got it rite of the other day... only problem was puttin it back on in time for lesson
Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 6:11 pm
by dub envy
DanW wrote:whoaa mines got a sunrooof
I don't like you.
Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 9:16 pm
by polo_GT
mines a 3 door do you like me
Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 10:06 pm
by hardhitter
Andy is right, it's the valve in the heater matrix sticking on. If you swap it over or try and bleed it, you should get cold air when needed. Mine never has a problem giving cool air.
Sunroofs are great in summer, but models witout them have more head room which is useful.
Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 10:27 pm
by DanW
more headroom? hows that work, the roof is just cut and it put in?
Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 10:29 pm
by dub envy
I imagine cos of all the runner and stuff the headlining will be lower... still, I'd love to sacrifice some headroom for a sunroof..
Posted: Thu May 20, 2004 12:13 am
by hardhitter
On the factory fit sliding steel sunroofs the headlining is lower due to the assembly. The aftermarket see through tilting ones dont.
Posted: Thu May 20, 2004 5:59 pm
by Tahrey1043
How much headroom do you lose though... I've only got about an inch and a half spare when sitting in the driver's seat
(now you know why Jeremy Clarkson doesn't drive a G40)
I have wind down windows as well
... they're a bit crap if you're stuck in traffic and the wind aint blowing the right way though. Plus they only the front ones open which tends to p1ss the rear passengers off a little!
Posted: Thu May 20, 2004 6:46 pm
by DanW
bugger the rear passengers the only comfort they have is those handles to hold onto!