car heater doesn't work
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car heater doesn't work
c5 2.0 estate car heater doesn't work any more it is trying to work what is wrong please help
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Re: car heater doesn't work
In what way? No heat? Too much heat? No airflow? No blower? No aircon?
We need more information please, along with a detailed description of all symptoms...
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Re: car heater doesn't work
the heater will try and start up a clicking noise and then stop on the display on the front three full bars will be on and then go off so will the clicking noise
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Re: car heater doesn't work
What's making the clicking noise - presumably the fan? What are the bars on the display indicating - fan speed? Does it do this at every engine start, or can you replicate it by changing the fan speed or temperature? Does the car have climate control? Have you had the fan out to see if it runs? Not sure how to get it out on a C5, but it's relatively easy on a Xantia.
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Re: car heater doesn't work
The clicking may also be the drive to the flaps, common problem for the gearing to strip.
If the fan isn't actually blowing it will likely be the control module. If it has automatic aircon then this unit sits in the corner between the center console and the bulkhead, under the dash and above the clutch pedal.
Held in by two M8 bolts (I seem to remember M8 but may be M6) that are a bit fiddly to access - a log shafted nut spinner is the easiest tool to use.
A replacement unit is around £60 now but if you extract the one fitted and examine it you may find that the two power transistors have overheated and failed.
Replacement transistors are available from RS for a few pounds and if you are handy with a soldering iron not difficult to fit.
Before swapping them examine for dry joints and solder creep on the transistor legs, bay just need resoldering but if they ave overheated they will likely be cabbaged.
The unit:
Location (automatic so no clutch pedal):
If the fan isn't actually blowing it will likely be the control module. If it has automatic aircon then this unit sits in the corner between the center console and the bulkhead, under the dash and above the clutch pedal.
Held in by two M8 bolts (I seem to remember M8 but may be M6) that are a bit fiddly to access - a log shafted nut spinner is the easiest tool to use.
A replacement unit is around £60 now but if you extract the one fitted and examine it you may find that the two power transistors have overheated and failed.
Replacement transistors are available from RS for a few pounds and if you are handy with a soldering iron not difficult to fit.
Before swapping them examine for dry joints and solder creep on the transistor legs, bay just need resoldering but if they ave overheated they will likely be cabbaged.
The unit:
Location (automatic so no clutch pedal):
