problems with 406 1.8lx

pug123 · Post by **pug123** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 2:05 pm

can anybody offer me some advice about my `98 406 1.8lx which seems to have a problem with the heater. It doesn`t get that warm in the car even with dial fully on the red, and seems worse when the fan is operated. Is this an inherent problem with the car or could there be a fault?

Post by **teamster1975** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 6:06 pm

Welcome in mate!

First off have you checked your coolant level? Also could be air in the system.

Post by **steve_earwig** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 6:27 pm

Thermostat stuck open/missing entirely?

Post by **teamster1975** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 6:29 pm

Following on from Steve's post what is the engine temperature when the car is warmed up?

pug123 · Post by **pug123** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 12:18 am

teamster1975 wrote:Following on from Steve's post what is the engine temperature when the car is warmed up?

the engine temperature reaches just below the 70 mark normally, although gets a little higher whilst stationary (idling) when some heat inside comes through. I have checked coolant level-seems ok, but not sure how to bleed air out of system if this is the case? how do i free thermostat or do you have to replace it?

Have to wear warm clothes and gloves in it recently

think its warmer on my bike

Post by **steve_earwig** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 9:06 am

70 degrees is crap, the thermostat is your problem. You'll need to replace it 'cos once they're knackered they're beyond hope.

pug123 · Post by **pug123** » Sat Oct 23, 2010 11:34 pm

Got any idea how much a thermostat is and where best place is to get one.is it sumut to get from a scrappy or do i have to go to main dealer??? Thanks for your help

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