Brrrr it's cold

[sajjap]

Hi

I'm sure this has probably already been discussed, but, being lazy, I shall ask away.

I have noticed that my 2.4 td takes approx 15 minutes of driving before I start to get any warm/hot air out of the heaters, also the temp needle stays below the low mark for almost an eternity.

What can I do? should I be happy, considering some people have had overheating problems

[poppy986]

First check the water level,if you need to top up do it via the
rad cap not expantion bottle.
If the water level is ok pos theremostat very easy to change
3 bolt and theremo approx £7 and fresh anti freeze/water to
refill.

Keep us posted Chris

[sajjap]

Thank you kind sir, i shall give it a go.

[JimL]

I reckon mines the same - bout 10 mins / 4 miles and you get some heat, then you're just getting to work and its no use to ya

[Guest]

I reckon mines the same - bout 10 mins / 4 miles and you get some heat, then you're just getting to work and its no use to ya

Get some DEI Radiator relief from Agriemach or Frosts. 1/2 Mile to normal temp I kid you not. I swear by it, also reduces the overall temp by aout 20 degrees.

Sounds like a thermostat stuck open or missing though.

Cheers

[kitesurf_phil]

I've got a heated drivers seat. Did I mention that before

[dirtydog]

i got no fancy stuff in mine and i get warm air within the mile or so.

[jax]

I used Radiator Relief in my old 2.4 and it worked very well. Warmed up within a mile.

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Jacqueline

[Rob]

I've got a heated drivers seat. Did I mention that before

Git...
Mine takes about 15-30 mins to warm up proper if I'm sitting in traffic otherwise with normal open road driving it's warm within a mile or two.

[sajjap]

you guys are ace

Hi

I finally got round to changing the thermostat, after spending £5 and 20 minutes. I now have a car that heats very well and wow the temperature needle moves.

excellent, thanks guys.