can I just ask....

LOW PHAT SPREAD · Post by **LOW PHAT SPREAD** » Sun May 16, 2004 8:28 pm

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!!

Karl_CLCoupe · Post by **Karl_CLCoupe** » Sun May 16, 2004 9:31 pm

From experience, it shouldnt be doing that. I couldnt tell you what it is tho.

Karl

amstrange1 · Post by **amstrange1** » Sun May 16, 2004 10:54 pm

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.

LogIK · Post by **LogIK** » Wed May 19, 2004 10:02 am

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.

dub envy · Post by **dub envy** » Wed May 19, 2004 10:13 am

my air conditioning works just like that too! Both our cars must have the same optional extras!

LOW PHAT SPREAD · Post by **LOW PHAT SPREAD** » Wed May 19, 2004 4:24 pm

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

DanW · Post by **DanW** » Wed May 19, 2004 5:18 pm

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

dub envy · Post by **dub envy** » Wed May 19, 2004 6:11 pm

DanW wrote:whoaa mines got a sunrooof

I don't like you.

polo_GT · Post by **polo_GT** » Wed May 19, 2004 9:16 pm

mines a 3 door do you like me

hardhitter · Post by **hardhitter** » Wed May 19, 2004 10:06 pm

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.

DanW · Post by **DanW** » Wed May 19, 2004 10:27 pm

more headroom? hows that work, the roof is just cut and it put in?

dub envy · Post by **dub envy** » Wed May 19, 2004 10:29 pm

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..

hardhitter · Post by **hardhitter** » Thu May 20, 2004 12:13 am

On the factory fit sliding steel sunroofs the headlining is lower due to the assembly. The aftermarket see through tilting ones dont.

Tahrey1043 · Post by **Tahrey1043** » Thu May 20, 2004 5:59 pm

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!

DanW · Post by **DanW** » Thu May 20, 2004 6:46 pm

bugger the rear passengers the only comfort they have is those handles to hold onto!