Weird heater problem!

SwimmerBoy · 12-02-2008, 16:44

I bought my VRS about two weeks ago now, and have found a very weird problem with the heater blower - it seems to be reversed! Positioning the dial straight up (pointing to the Front Demister position) and you find your feet getting warm. Pointing it straight down at the feet blowers clears the windscreen in no time!

The same is true of the others - right to left is mirrored as well as up and down!

Has someone simply taken off the dial and put it back on the wrong way? If so I'll do the same (tried in a traffic jam, but couldn't get enough grip on it. Otherwise how easy is it to take it apart, rotate the gizmo that the dial is attached to and put it all back together again!?

Any advice would be appreciated!

Torque2much? · 12-02-2008, 19:17

Hi mate, sounds like you need to plug it into vagcom and reset the heater flaps!

**VRStu** · 12-02-2008, 19:19

If you are still under warranty take it back and have it sorted.

The motors can sometimes be reset but invariably it's the motors which will need replacing.

kwacka · 12-02-2008, 19:47

I thought the direction control was cable, not motors?

**VRStu** · 12-02-2008, 19:57

V68 is temperature and V154 is fresh/recirc

kwacka · 12-02-2008, 20:22

err, what has that got to do with direction control?

SwimmerBoy, I've just looked on elsawin, direction flap is connected by a flexible drive shaft to a gear and lever system on the side of the heater. The kn0b doesn't appear to come off on it's own. It looks like you have to carefully remove the control unit as one piece by undoing the 2 screws underneath, gently unclipping the trim cover and the pull it towards you. It then says to disconnect electrical plugs and the flexible driveshaft. perhaps it can be reconnected half a turn round??
If you have a warranty, I'd take it back.

**VRStu** · 12-02-2008, 20:33

The flaps move and control the direction of airflow.

kwacka · 12-02-2008, 20:36

yes, but it's only temp and recirc that are electric, direction control is mechanical

**VRStu** · 12-02-2008, 20:42

If you want to check if it is the manual controls look at the attachment -

kwacka · 12-02-2008, 20:46

so my post of 4 above looks about right then?

**VRStu** · 12-02-2008, 21:07

Yes you may well be.

SwimmerBoy · 13-02-2008, 10:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwacka

err, what has that got to do with direction control?

SwimmerBoy, I've just looked on elsawin, direction flap is connected by a flexible drive shaft to a gear and lever system on the side of the heater. The kn0b doesn't appear to come off on it's own. It looks like you have to carefully remove the control unit as one piece by undoing the 2 screws underneath, gently unclipping the trim cover and the pull it towards you. It then says to disconnect electrical plugs and the flexible driveshaft. perhaps it can be reconnected half a turn round??
If you have a warranty, I'd take it back.

Think this sounds like the best plan. Unfortunately it's an '04' model, and was bought privately so there's no warranty. It's more of a pain than an issue at the moment, you've just got to point it away from the direction you want - bit of a nightmare first thing in the morning!

I'll take it to bits this weekend at some point and let you know how I get on. Thanks again!

12-02-2008, 16:44	#1
SwimmerBoy Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 86 Members Car: Skoda Fabia VRS Thanks: 13 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Weird heater problem! I bought my VRS about two weeks ago now, and have found a very weird problem with the heater blower - it seems to be reversed! Positioning the dial straight up (pointing to the Front Demister position) and you find your feet getting warm. Pointing it straight down at the feet blowers clears the windscreen in no time! The same is true of the others - right to left is mirrored as well as up and down! Has someone simply taken off the dial and put it back on the wrong way? If so I'll do the same (tried in a traffic jam, but couldn't get enough grip on it. Otherwise how easy is it to take it apart, rotate the gizmo that the dial is attached to and put it all back together again!? Any advice would be appreciated!

12-02-2008, 19:17	#2
Torque2much? Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 70 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Weird heater problem! Hi mate, sounds like you need to plug it into vagcom and reset the heater flaps!

12-02-2008, 19:19	#3
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,120 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: Weird heater problem! If you are still under warranty take it back and have it sorted. The motors can sometimes be reset but invariably it's the motors which will need replacing. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

12-02-2008, 19:47	#4
kwacka Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 285 Members Car: Thanks: 14 Thanked 35 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Weird heater problem! I thought the direction control was cable, not motors?

12-02-2008, 19:57	#5
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,120 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: Weird heater problem! V68 is temperature and V154 is fresh/recirc __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

12-02-2008, 20:22	#6
kwacka Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 285 Members Car: Thanks: 14 Thanked 35 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Weird heater problem! err, what has that got to do with direction control? SwimmerBoy, I've just looked on elsawin, direction flap is connected by a flexible drive shaft to a gear and lever system on the side of the heater. The kn0b doesn't appear to come off on it's own. It looks like you have to carefully remove the control unit as one piece by undoing the 2 screws underneath, gently unclipping the trim cover and the pull it towards you. It then says to disconnect electrical plugs and the flexible driveshaft. perhaps it can be reconnected half a turn round?? If you have a warranty, I'd take it back. Last edited by kwacka; 12-02-2008 at 20:33.

12-02-2008, 20:33	#7
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,120 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: Weird heater problem! The flaps move and control the direction of airflow. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

12-02-2008, 20:36	#8
kwacka Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 285 Members Car: Thanks: 14 Thanked 35 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Weird heater problem! yes, but it's only temp and recirc that are electric, direction control is mechanical

12-02-2008, 20:46	#10
kwacka Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 285 Members Car: Thanks: 14 Thanked 35 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Weird heater problem! so my post of 4 above looks about right then?

12-02-2008, 21:07	#11
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,120 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: Weird heater problem! Yes you may well be. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

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