Just got a berlingo van to day and need help!!!!!

paul whalley · Unread post by **paul whalley** » 06 Jan 2010, 19:31

hi
got my 98 berlingo van today and i have got no heaters checked all fuses any one got any ideas??
paul

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 06 Jan 2010, 21:05

As in heater plugs (Glow plugs) or no heater inside the Van!??

Paul

paul whalley · Unread post by **paul whalley** » 06 Jan 2010, 21:10

in the van sorry for got to say that

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 06 Jan 2010, 21:15

Check coolant flow to the Matrix, under the bonnet were the water pipes go int to the matrix there should be a bleed valve - same as a tyre valve cap.. with the engine running, take the cap off and see if theres any water flowing from it!

EVEN at idle there SHOULD be a good flow from it...

If not, then either the Matrix is blocked, or your cooling system has had a hard time with NO ANTI FREEZE, which CAN affect the head gasket..

Paul

paul whalley · Unread post by **paul whalley** » 06 Jan 2010, 21:36

no its not that its something to do with the blow switch on the dash. like you turn it on to 1,2,3, it blows hot air normally but its not blowing any thing

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 06 Jan 2010, 21:37

Ah right.... SORRY...

Sounds like the Resistor pack has packed up, which controls the 4 speeds, unfortunally, I DO NOT know were its located on the Van.. only in Xantias.

Its useually mounted so the resisters are IN THE Airflow, to help keep them cool.. Have a look at the blower Air Ducting under the dash, possibly hidden by some trim under the dash in the passenger footwell..

Paul

paul whalley · Unread post by **paul whalley** » 06 Jan 2010, 21:42

ok thanks will have a look tomorrow

paul whalley · Unread post by **paul whalley** » 07 Jan 2010, 20:18

Had a look round moved some wires and it came on bit of a funny connection somewhere thanks for the help

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 07 Jan 2010, 20:20

Yes loose connection, check the plug thats connected to the bottom of the blower motor, Ive known these (On Xantias) to melt the terminal boot through a loose connection and getting warm..

Paul

paul whalley · Unread post by **paul whalley** » 07 Jan 2010, 20:27

o ryt ok thanks

paul whalley · Unread post by **paul whalley** » 07 Jan 2010, 20:39

o and another thing the blowers are not blowing very hot my mate thinks it could be the thermostat could be faulty. what you think?

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 07 Jan 2010, 20:49

How far up the guage does the needle go?? If the thermostat is sticking OPEN it wouldn't even move off the guage in this cold weather....

Paul

paul whalley · Unread post by **paul whalley** » 07 Jan 2010, 20:53

it goes right up until the fan comes on. we have bled the system and no change.

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 07 Jan 2010, 20:54

Worth a new thermostat for a fiver, and easy to put in on the 1.9 Diesels..

Paul

paul whalley · Unread post by **paul whalley** » 07 Jan 2010, 20:59

u no the thermostat housing dose it have a o ring gasket?