Why does my VW Passat not have heat?
I have a 2003 VW Passat that is no longer getting heat inside the car. This was noticeable after I took it in for the recall on the drivers side seat heater. Supposedly they fixed the recall but I no longer have heat on the drivers side seat or inside the car. Now they want $2300 to fix the heater coil.
Is the drivers side seat heater no longer working?
I have a 2003 VW Passat that is no longer getting heat inside the car. This was noticeable after I took it in for the recall on the drivers side seat heater. Supposedly they fixed the recall but I no longer have heat on the drivers side seat or inside the car.
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.
Is the cel light lit on my car heater?
There is no “CEL” light indicator lit. Even after a long drive (one hour or more) the car heater does not heat. Also, the seat heater recall was just for the drivers side. The passenger side seat heater still works. There was another recall for the heat shield which I can’t seem to locate the details of again.
Is the AC on in my 2000 Passat?
My 2000 passat is blowing cold air, ac works, coolant system flush completed, both hoses to fire wall get hot. Car does not overheat when driving. Thanks for providing excellent info, this makes it much easier to give advise!
Are there any recalls on VW Passat 5th generation?
“Summary: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 412,000 MY 1999-2005 PASSAT (5TH GENERATION) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND PRODUCED AFTER JUNE 14, 1999. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD THAT CAN BECOME DAMAGED.
How to calibrate and self test the VW Passat?
VW passat. The air stop blowing but fan works. How to calibrate and self test the Climatronic VW – YouTube VW passat. The air stop blowing but fan works. How to calibrate and self test the Climatronic VW If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
Why does my car heater need to be replaced?
I TOOK THE CAR TO ANOTHER REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE TUBING FROM THE HEATER CORE HAD COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED AND THE HEATER CORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ALTOGETHER. I HAVE SEASONAL ASTHMA ASSOCIATED WITH ALLERGIES AND INHALING THE FUMES FROM THE COOLANT HAS MADE THE CONDITION WORSE.
How can you tell if a heated seat has shifted?
Use a electrical tester to confirm that at least 12 volts exist on either side of the switch. Determine the thermistor’s location and look for any burned areas around it or on the vehicle’s carpet, indicating that it has shifted.
Is there a way to heat the back of the seat?
While you impatiently wait for the engine to warm up and heat to blow from the vents, you can take comfort in the nearly instantaneous warmth spreading across your back and bottom with the touch of a button for the vehicle’s seat heaters.
What was the problem with my 2002 Passat?
Any comments on these issues or reliability of CCM in general appreciated. the same thing happened to my 2002 passat…the problem was leakage into the passenger side where the ccm is located. the leakage was due to drain clogs under battery, totalling wetting and distroying the pollen (?) filter and causing the leak….design flaw.
What are the problems with my 2005 Passat?
I just had my 2005 Passat 2.0 engine repair completed due to oil pump chain tensioner breakage. I had the balance shaft delete done with new oil pump, new timing belt, new water pump, new motor mounts.
Are there any problems with the Passat TDI Turbo?
Started to hear a whistling or whining wind sound during acceleration the last 2-3 miles followed by a sudden reduction in power and thick white smoke billowing from the rear. I checked and I had no low oil pressure light or other warning lights, but I immediately shut the engine down.
Why are my turbo hoses worn out on my Passat?
Low oil pressure affects the turbo shaft the most, lack of lube will cause advanced wearing. Thanks, ordered a new turbo last night, replacing the hoses that look remotely worn. Hopefully this will fix the remainder of my problems and can get my Passat back on the road.
Where is the heated seat on a Volkswagen?
There is a common heated seat module under the driver seat which controls left and right seats. Since one seat works, the fuse is good. The module must be checked to see if a signal is being sent from the switch unit on the dash. If yes, then resistance must be read from the seat element. The left and right sides should be similar.
What happens if you have a bad heater core?
Over time, they are known to clog and fail. If you have a heater core that clogged, it’s not going to be able to pass coolant through. Without the warm coolant going through it, there can be no heat. A bad heater core can also leak, so watch out for that.