Heater Control stuck on hot.

[Tammis]

The other day I switched on the heater control as it was a little chilly, but I now have continually scorching hot air coming through the vents. I've tried putting the control to hot and back to cold a few times but nothing changes. This happened before but used to sort itself after engine was switched off or the heater vent selection was changed.
Any ideas?

 

[Fl@pper]

at a guess it's a mk3 ibiza ??

if it is they have a nasty habit of the heater flap control motor jamming and packing up

with your ignition off reset it sounds like it but has eventually gone POP sorry

NS lower dash on the side of the heater box with a red arm on it i think it was may be worth a manual manipulation ????

 

[Tammis]

It's a 97 mk2 Gti/cuprasport 8v.

Thanks for the info, I might have a look at the heater box when I get a moment. It's bound to be similar?

 

[Fl@pper]

ill have a dig round mine then - think its cable

take the surround off round the controls (clipped on) be gentle

4 screws from memory hold heater control panel in

wiggle it out to enable viewing of the rear and check if the cable moves when you turn the heater knob

if all ok follow cable back from there

probably the wheel broken or unclipped

 

[Tammis]

Managed a look the other night, and its just the arm connected to the control wire doesn't fully return to position after being opened to hot. Followed the wire and gave it a prod. Everything seems fine and cool for the moment, but will have a proper look during the holidays.

Next problem is figuring out why so much heat from engine escapes into car through steering column area, unless its normal? Just seems a bit excessive to me.

cheers again.

 

[Fl@pper]

Next problem is figuring out why so much heat from engine escapes into car through steering column area, unless its normal? Just seems a bit excessive to me.

cheers again.

theres a gaiter/sock around the bottom of the column thats right by the downpipe

they seem to just pop out but are a b@5t4rd to get back in