Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 96 2.0 SRi poor heater

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Mon 16 Nov 2009 13:57
96 2.0 SRi poor heater - eddyboy
HI stumped ,heater blows barely warm,new main radiator,new thermastat,no water loss.could it possably something to do with matrix.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 16/11/2009 at 18:52

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Mon 16 Nov 2009 14:25
96 2.0 poor heater sri - elekie&a/c doctor
Some of these vectras are fitted with a vacuum controlled water shut off valve.(for the heater matrix).It is located at the rear of the engine bay,low down,near the heater matrix pipes.Possibly seized shut?hth
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Fri 20 Nov 2009 12:06
96 2.0 poor heater sri - eddyboy
great do you think wd 40 will unseize or new valve.thanks.thought mite be what ever connects valve to heater control knob.
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