AC is not heating

Nov 13, 2021
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Hi guys,

Having a problem on my Toledo Mk2 (same as Leon Mk1 I think). AC is working fine and was a blast this summer. But even if the car is hot (90-100Cº) Nothing comes out hot. So in the winter I would like it to warm up, but it doesnt seem to work.

Any Ideas? thank you!
 
Nov 13, 2021
22
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Thanks mate! That sounds expensive and a lot of work. How much does a heater matrix cost? Should I try first without exchanging the heater matrix? probably better just buying a seat warmer from usb or smoke adapter? Do you think I can do the flushes myself or do I need a mechanic for that? Saw a video sometime ago from Chris fix it where he flushes only the tubes going to the heater matrix. Problem is I don’t which tubes do that in my car and if the problem is the silicone, the coolant reservoir has to be exchanged ( recon that shouldn’t be too expensive)
 

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Thanks mate! That sounds expensive and a lot of work. How much does a heater matrix cost? Should I try first without exchanging the heater matrix? probably better just buying a seat warmer from usb or smoke adapter? Do you think I can do the flushes myself or do I need a mechanic for that? Saw a video sometime ago from Chris fix it where he flushes only the tubes going to the heater matrix. Problem is I don’t which tubes do that in my car and if the problem is the silicone, the coolant reservoir has to be exchanged ( recon that shouldn’t be too expensive)
First you need to have a check.

So if you can locate the two coolant hoses that go through the firewall in the engine bay to the heater matrix have a feel of these hoses. If one is hot and one is cold then you have a blockage in the matrix / big air lock. Thats 1st thing to check.

But yeah changing a matrix is a PITA usually a dash out full day job
 
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Nov 13, 2021
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Hello and sorry for the delay, since its summer here I forgot about the problem....but I am now thinking ahead if its solvable or not :) I saw a video on chrisfix video where he cleans the heater matrix, do you think that would be a possibility here?

to feel the two coolant hoses I should get the car warm first right? Can you tell me approximately where they are? thank you so much!
 
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