Removing/replacing the heater matrix

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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby Gerry » Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:52 am

Hi mate,

Did it works before you replaced the matrix, ie go up and down thru the control steps?
if it did work before you went near the matrix and then stopped working when u had replaced the matrix then u could have easly left a wire block connector unplugged.
Are all the wire connectors plugged into the back of the climate control unit?

I never heard of a resistor pack going on an fto.
And the chances that the one in ur car is defective as well as the one you got to replace it with are very slim.

Think you need to retrace ur steps, check that you have reconnected everything.
If ya still cant find the problem, get a loan of a climate control unit and try it.

If it turns out that both resistor packs are gone ill give ya my fto for keeps
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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby WeeScottyBhoy » Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:05 am

Hi Gerry,

Thanks, I can't remember, but I turn the wee handle and the power goes up on the screen but it's only when its maxed out that it actually comes on ... So the display is fine. I'll retrace my steps tomorrow and have a look it's probably something simple I'm sure but I'm holding out for that blown resistor pack ;) lol
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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby goz_83 » Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:46 am

can you check the heating on the donor car, or is it now in a million pieces?
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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby WeeScottyBhoy » Tue Mar 13, 2012 6:24 pm

I shall try it, don't know if it will turn over might need the battery charged but I shall make it happen :)
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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby WeeScottyBhoy » Fri Mar 23, 2012 6:45 pm

Hi,

Sorry it's taken me a while to get back.

I removed the control panel from the other FT and plugged it in .. Same problem ... heating only works on full power. I did however notice when you are on full power and click it down a notch there was a click sound coming from the Relay " Resistor Pack " I took the resistor pack out just being curious and tried the heating again .. this time nothing, nothing even on full power. Tried both relays too be sure and same also, heating only works on full power ... is it possible they are both broke?? Could I really be getting another FTO ;)

I have managed to source the part from ebay for a few pounds so I might order this one and hope for 3rd time lucky, what are the chances of 3 blown?

Any other suggestions lads?

Thanks
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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby bluemajor » Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:08 pm

can u try it in the doner car first chances of both blown very slim
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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby bluemajor » Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:12 pm

whats the ebay link
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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby goz_83 » Sat Mar 24, 2012 1:08 am

bluemajor wrote:can u try it in the doner car first chances of both blown very slim


That's my suggestion. If possible, check that it's working in donor car. Then you will be closer to solving problem.
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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby WeeScottyBhoy » Sat Mar 24, 2012 5:34 am

I'll go back to the donor car tomorrow charge the battery and see what happens :) Hopefully something ... it's been lying a while but the girl told me when they took it off the road nothing was wrong with it. So fingers crossed lol
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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby WeeScottyBhoy » Sat Mar 24, 2012 4:13 pm

Hello,

Checked the donor car and heating works fine! Your lucky Gary haha, now what? Any ideas?
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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby goz_83 » Sat Mar 24, 2012 6:52 pm

Well I'm no expert, but maybe switch as much of the heating system as you can from the donor car to the other car. The centre console is an easy switch. Check the fuses too. I'm sure the others might have an idea or two.
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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby WeeScottyBhoy » Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:35 am

Not looking forward to doing that lol! Also what tool do I need as the engine management light is on could it be because the heating isn't fully working?
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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby goz_83 » Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:03 am

That would be something I would be checking before worrying about the heating and which might possibly, but unlikely point to your solution. Get a diagnostic done. Search the forum on how to do this, or bring to mechanic. You'll need a diagnostic tool if doing it yourself. There are lists of fault codes on the forum.
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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby Bernard » Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:39 am

goz_83 wrote: You'll need a diagnostic tool if doing it yourself.


If by tool you mean a few inches of wire then yes, you do.
You just have to short two pins, there's instructions somewhere about.
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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby goz_83 » Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:57 am

Bernard wrote:
goz_83 wrote: You'll need a diagnostic tool if doing it yourself.


If by tool you mean a few inches of wire then yes, you do.
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and some cojones. :)
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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby WeeScottyBhoy » Tue Mar 27, 2012 1:59 pm

Thanks, I'll have a read up and see. The car drives ok which is a positive but the light is annoying lol
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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby WeeScottyBhoy » Fri Apr 13, 2012 7:30 pm

FIXED!

At long last the heating is now fully operational :-) Turns out it was the black " coolant " unit inbetween the matrix and the blower unit!

Thanks for all the help guys!

Also if anyone is looking for parts I'm breaking an FTO 2.0 litre manual, give us a shout, I can send parts to ireland :)
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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby kevinod » Sat May 19, 2012 6:42 pm

I'm trying this at the moment, old heater matrix sprung a leak. I got the old one out by removing the plastic bends on the end and then slipping it out. However, I don't fancy doing the reverse with the new one, its a tight space and trying to make sure I have a watertight seal with the 4 screws on each pipe seems a bad idea.

I followed the guide, and everything is loosened off, but I can't see how the heater box is going to lever back far enough to put the new one in without something breaking?

Anyone else have similar problems?
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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby kevinod » Mon May 21, 2012 4:31 pm

I ended up taking off the pipes and screwing them back on again, saved me so much time and won't break anything that way at least.
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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby optical illusion » Tue May 22, 2012 8:46 pm

Absolute dose of a job isn't it?
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Re: Removing/replacing the heater matrix

Postby kevinod » Tue May 22, 2012 9:32 pm

Yup, one job I hope I never have to do again! I ended up breaking the part that clips onto the flap in front of the heater matrix from underneath, not getting any replies anywhere so far for a replacement. Will put it back together soon without it if I can't get one shortly!
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