Guest SUPRAZ3 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Hello, New to the forum and my first post is a question! I have tried the search tool but it didnt bring up anything exactly to solf my problem. The heat in the supra is practically non exsistent, i've tried flushing the matrix, bled the system for air bubbles, and finally i had a look behind the radio area which is where I think my problems exists... When i turn the temp control knob round i can hear a motor running but cannot see anything move, i believe the flap that is laying horizontal behind the radio area should move when the temp knob is adjusted, is this correct and if it should do does anyone know the best action to take to get it moving again.. I've just 'borrowed' a picture i found from the site and you can see the flap through the circular area on this pic. Thankyou.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 in denial perhaps? refusing to admit that your heater matrix is fubar'd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SUPRAZ3 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I dont think the matrix has gone, both pipes in the engine bay are boiling hot and the passenger footwell is as dry as a bone sooo im pinning all hopes on it being this flap/control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I dont think the matrix has gone, both pipes in the engine bay are boiling hot and the passenger footwell is as dry as a bone sooo im pinning all hopes on it being this flap/control. i seeeeeee. in that case.........sorry can't help do hope you get it sorted soon though mate, not the time of year to be running around with no heaters!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 i had exactly the same. Turned out my heater control was duff, fitted a new one and all was good. £20 from a scrappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 The one you are talking about is an air distribution flap.The flap that opens and closes to control heat is inside the heater box, right next to the matrix and it is a biiiiiig job to get at. The solenoid/motor that controls it also controls the water valve and is right at the top of the heater box, you might be able to see it if you take out the top glove box, but unless its a loose connection, the dash will have to come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SUPRAZ3 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Typical, id rather not have to take the dash out but if needs be.... Il try and get the glovebox out at the w/e and have a fiddle. Is there a relay etc that could also stop this working (clutching at straws)... Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 i had exactly the same. Turned out my heater control was duff, fitted a new one and all was good. £20 from a scrappy solution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SUPRAZ3 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 That sounds worth a try, by heater control do you mean the unit with the temp knob and air direction/ac buttons, this appears to be working ok as all the buttons work and the air moves from window to footwell to the force 9 gale in your face position, did yours do this before you changed it. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 yes everything worked. All the lights, all the options, all the fan speeds even the motor made the noise when i changed the temp from hot/cold Changed the heater unit (the part with all the buttons etc) and it worked fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SUPRAZ3 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Ok well i've tried the usual on line breakers and either not getting much response or being quoted prices of £60 - £100, which is a fair bit when it may not even fix the problem. Does anyone know of a heater control unit going spare/for sale... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Ok well i've tried the usual on line breakers and either not getting much response or being quoted prices of £60 - £100, which is a fair bit when it may not even fix the problem. Does anyone know of a heater control unit going spare/for sale... D'oh! if you'd been a couple of weeks earlier i sold mine for £15!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvershark44 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 warmer jumper or possibly a wolly hat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SUPRAZ3 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 D'oh! if you'd been a couple of weeks earlier i sold mine for £15!! £15! bargain, if anyone else has one available please let me know. Thanks for the help so far, very welcoming for a newbie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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