Can you bypass heater control valve?
Heater control valve bypass is not standard on vehicles; it is a modification. When bypass hoses are installed, the coolant in your car will always be circulating through the heater core – that means that if the core starts leaking, you won’t be able to turn it off.
How do you know if your heater core is clogged?
How Do I Know if My Heater Core is Clogged?
- The most obvious sign of a clogged or broken heater core is that the heat simply doesn’t work when you turn it on.
- A slimy kind of film or coating on the interior of your windows and windshield.
How does a cable operated heater control valve work?
A cable-operated heater control valve uses a Bowden cable to drive a flap located inside the valve. As the occupant manually moves a lever in the control panel, the cable moves a flap in the valve. The vacuum valve does the same thing with a pintle and diaphragm, except this type of valve is normally open.
What happens if a heater control valve breaks?
One of the first symptoms of a faulty heater control valve is a heater that fails to produce warm air. If the heater control valve breaks or gets stuck, the coolant flow to the heater core may be restricted or stopped completely. Without coolant flow to the heater core, the heater will not be able to produce warm air for the cabin.
Why do I need to replace my heater control valve?
During times when the air conditioner is in use, the heater control valve closes, preventing engine coolant from entering the heater core. The result is less heat in the passenger compartment, allowing the air conditioner to work more efficiently. Follow the step-by-step guide below for directions for replacing a faulty heater control valve.
How to check the temperature of a heater control valve?
Then check the temperature of the hose on the inlet and outlet sides of the heater control valve. The inlet and outlet hoses should be the same temperature. If the inlet side is warmer than the outlet side, the valve isn’t opening or opening fully. Remove the vacuum line from the vacuum motor and check for engine vacuum.