2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech Discuss 2nd generation S-series (1995-2005) general tech topics here.

Heater works only when driving

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 10-13-2010, 04:50 PM
rsterrn's Avatar
New Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 5
rsterrn is on a distinguished road
Default Heater works only when driving

Hi Guys

I have an 2002 LS, the basic version.
With the manual heater/blower *****.

The heater only warms the inside of the car when driving.
when standig still only cold air comes out the vents...

What could be wrong???
 
  #2  
Old 10-13-2010, 05:11 PM
swartlkk's Avatar
Administrator
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Waterloo, NY
Posts: 41,137
swartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Do you have strong vacuum to the HVAC control module? How is the engine temp?
 
  #3  
Old 10-13-2010, 11:21 PM
blazerpower's Avatar
Starting Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 104
blazerpower is on a distinguished road
Default

have you checked the coolant level?
 
  #4  
Old 10-16-2010, 03:42 AM
rsterrn's Avatar
New Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 5
rsterrn is on a distinguished road
Default

thanks for the tips!
will check level today.

i have no idea what the HVAC control module is...
but if the level is ok, i will ask the dealer to look at that!
 
  #5  
Old 10-16-2010, 03:42 AM
rsterrn's Avatar
New Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 5
rsterrn is on a distinguished road
Default

engine temp seem ok, dousnt rise to high
 
  #6  
Old 11-13-2010, 03:18 AM
rsterrn's Avatar
New Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 5
rsterrn is on a distinguished road
Default

hmm, started working again....
strange...
 
  #7  
Old 11-15-2010, 12:30 AM
blazerpower's Avatar
Starting Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 104
blazerpower is on a distinguished road
Default

when was the last time you had the coolant flushed? and has your check engine light come on?
 
  #8  
Old 11-15-2010, 08:53 AM
rsterrn's Avatar
New Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 5
rsterrn is on a distinguished road
Default

I never flushed coolant, the car has been dealer maintained, so i hope its been done by dealer schedule.

Engine light has never come on, only when ingition key is turned, but thats the 'test light' as far as i know.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
johnnysauur
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10
06-06-2013 12:05 PM
diceman1000
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
4
01-09-2012 07:01 PM
STARMAN
Paint, Body, & Interior
18
03-30-2011 05:26 PM
peanutblaze
New Member Area
1
02-11-2008 09:15 AM
rxvette
General Tech Help
5
05-06-2006 12:24 AM



Quick Reply: Heater works only when driving



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:21 AM.