How do you know if your heater fan is going out?
You might also hear ongoing whirring noises, or noises that change or get louder if you increase the fan speed. These are all signs of problems with the blower motor. In some cases, you may even notice smoke or smells of burning while driving, in which case you should pull over immediately.
Why is my thermostat fan not working?
First make sure there is power to the indoor unit and that a switch or breaker isn’t off. Try setting the thermostat fan switch to the “on” position. Feel for air coming out of the vents. If it is in the air conditioning mode, check for ice around the evaporator coil and on the refrigerant lines at the indoor unit.
What do you do if your condenser fan doesn’t work?
Turn off the AC from the thermostat and the circuit breaker. Check the fan for any debris or components it is contacting while spinning. Using your kick-start stick to manually spin the fan makes this easier. If you notice any debris, clear it out, turn everything back on, and listen to it again while it’s running.
Where does the heat come from in a Prius?
You should have heat and the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) should turn on. Most of the cabin heat comes from the ICE, though there are two electric heaters in the coil. And yes, there is a fuse, for both the fan and the electric heaters. The fuses are identified with their locations in your manual. Thanks for the response. Yes, we have a Gen 2.
Is there a problem with my Prius heater?
Discussion in ‘ Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting ‘ started by bear15, Jul 21, 2007 . Today we noticed that we have no heat coming from the heater. Does anyone know if there is a fuse that may be causing this problem?
Why is the radiator cap on my Prius not working?
Never touch the radiator cap unless the vehicle is ICE COLD. The job of your Prius’s thermostat is to regulate the temperature of the engine. It does this by allowing water to enter the engine when it is getting hot, and by keeping coolant from entering while the vehicle warms up. Sometimes when a thermostat goes bad, it stays stuck open.
Why is the heater not working on my Ford Escape?
If the neither hose has any heat, you may have air in the cooling system, low fluid, or low pressure. If you look at your temperature gauge, and the engine is running hotter than normal, but there is not heat coming from the heater you may be having issues with the water pump.