Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 01 1.3 Heater does not work

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Mon 9 Nov 2009 09:12
01 1.3 Heater does not work - Matman
My heater does not work it blows out cold air in winter and hot air in summer. Basically what ever the temperature is outside it blows into the car. What do you think is causing this problem
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Mon 9 Nov 2009 11:23
01 1.3 Heater does not work - ex-Triumph man
Have you examined the thermostat, ie is it sticking?
Have you at any time disturbed a coolant hose and inadvertantly introduced an air lock?
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Mon 9 Nov 2009 11:55
01 1.3 Heater does not work - zookeeper
this problem is well documented on this website, its the electric valve on the heater matrix thats u/s....i think
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Wed 11 Nov 2009 00:07
01 1.3 Heater does not work - Matman
It sometimes blows out mild air for a short duration however always ends up going back to cold air. Would you stll say this is a problem with the matrix
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Wed 11 Nov 2009 00:40
01 1.3 Heater does not work - piston power
Try a new winter thermostat that should do the trick.

Also fit anti freeze and bleed correctly.
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Wed 11 Nov 2009 09:47
01 1.3 Heater does not work - Singlish
An added benefit of a weak thermostat is improved warm-up of the engine,therefore drivability, and improved economy all for a few £, a very easy job on this engine!

Andrew
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Wed 11 Nov 2009 09:49
01 1.3 Heater does not work - Singlish
I missed the vital words REPLACING A WEAK OR FAULTY THERMOSTAT for my post.

Andrew
SQ

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 11/11/2009 at 12:19

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Wed 11 Nov 2009 10:24
01 1.3 Heater does not work - jc2
A thermostat can be changed on a 1.3 engine in less than five minutes.Standard thermostat is 88 deg. C,cold climate is 92 deg. C.Either can be used in the UK.
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