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I had a coolant leak from the heater matrix on my Ford Focus and was informed it required replacement by our local Dealer who had serviced the car from new. I was interested in what had happened and asked...
The heater fan on my Vauxhall Astra doesn't work. It used to work only in setting four, and then stopped working altogether. Replaced the resistor pack but it still isn't working.
The heater fan has stopped working on my Astra. It started out only working on setting 4 but has recently given up completely. I've tried changing the resistor it briefly worked but again stopped. Any...
I've replaced the HCV on my puma as it was only blowing out hot air. It worked fine once I'd finished (ran for around 5-10 mins, aircon working fine too). Drove it this morning and had the same problem....
I have a SEAT Ibiza (2010 model) and the heater doesn't warm up. I turned the heat up to 28 and it blows out cold air. I have been in the car 30 minutes and it still continues to do this. Can you help?
Can you tell me why the heater on my 2004 Vauxhall Astra only blows warm air on the highest setting? The temperature gauge is also refusing to work.
The heater in my Skoda Fabia won't work until about 20 miles into a trip. My local dealer has quoted £500 to replace it. Any suggestions?
The heater seems to have packed up on my Ford Fusion. All I get is cold air through the air vents, even when the dial is on the hottest setting. Any ideas?
The heater blows permanently hot on the drivers side of the car, passenger side is ok?
We hear a lot these days about the merits, or otherwise, of electric cars. One question I've never heard answered is: how do the occupants keep warm in wintry conditions? If power from the batteries is...
 

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