Stupid Aircon question
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:32 pm
Am I right in thinking the heat comes from the engine coolant rather than a separate heater? So that you won't get warm air until the engine has warmed up?
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Re: Stupid Aircon question
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:59 pm
yes
Re: Stupid Aircon question
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:40 pm
There is nowhere else it can come from.
Re: Stupid Aircon question
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:49 pm
No electric heater matrix then 
Re: Stupid Aircon question
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:49 pm
Eberspacher?
Re: Stupid Aircon question
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:45 pm
Gesundheit! 
Actually I was just comparing the way the Aircon works in the bongo to the one in my old 626 to check it's working as it should. The 626 can really warm things up but I struggled to get the bongo really warm on the drive home and I'm wondering why?
Actually I was just comparing the way the Aircon works in the bongo to the one in my old 626 to check it's working as it should. The 626 can really warm things up but I struggled to get the bongo really warm on the drive home and I'm wondering why?
Re: Stupid Aircon question
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:18 pm
Diesel or petrol ??
Re: Stupid Aircon question
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:20 pm
V6
Re: Stupid Aircon question
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:22 pm
The V6 does run very cool and takes ages to get up to temp
Re: Stupid Aircon question
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:32 pm
Also is the rear heater on?
You will need to turn it on at the rear panel, then turn on the switch by your right knee and put on the front fan.
You will need to turn it on at the rear panel, then turn on the switch by your right knee and put on the front fan.
Re: Stupid Aircon question
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:59 pm
If its digital CC then the 'rear' switch is on main control panel rather than separately to right of steering wheel.
Always possible the thermostat is stuck open or missing. My V6 gets to 40 C within 2 to 3 mins of start up to switch over to gas, but it does generally run cooler than my previous diesel.
Always possible the thermostat is stuck open or missing. My V6 gets to 40 C within 2 to 3 mins of start up to switch over to gas, but it does generally run cooler than my previous diesel.
Re: Stupid Aircon question
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 8:46 am
It didn't get very warm even after an 80 mile run. Are we talking about the main engine thermostat or is there one to check on the Aircon?
Re: Stupid Aircon question
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 8:53 am
just engine one
water runs through both heaters all the time
its the flaps descide wether they are then used to heat the cabin or not
water runs through both heaters all the time
its the flaps descide wether they are then used to heat the cabin or not
Re: Stupid Aircon question
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 9:17 am
Something definitely wrong there. Missing/stuck open thermostat or need to bleed are possible suspects. You could test by blanking the radiator with tinfoil to cause engine to run hotter. Car should become warmer provided heater rads don't have airlock . In theory at least. Remove foil for safety after test done. Also how long after driving does temp gauge start to move off the stop. If more than a few minutes, suspect thermostat problem.Banjoblue wrote:It didn't get very warm even after an 80 mile run. Are we talking about the main engine thermostat or is there one to check on the Aircon?
Re: Stupid Aircon question
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 9:21 am
Thanks for that advice, I'll check it later. One reason for moving on to a more modern vehicle from my old VW was to get a working heater