steve spedd Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Well.. Last weekend I finally got round to the dreaded task of changing my heater matrix in the hope that I would have to stop wearing gloves and a hat to keep me warm Started on Saturday afternoon taking the dash to bits and trying to see where the million screws and bolts were, and what they held in! I've never seen so many wires in a car! Left the car at a stage so I could remove the heater matrix Sunday morning. I was surprised how easy it was, yeah I know its time consuming but as long as you take your time and remember where bits go its not too bad!! So I now have heat in the car which is great :D Will post pics up later.... A now happy supra owner, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 well done mate! certainly not a job i'd fancy tackling myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymark Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 You now can charge other members on up to £1000.00 for your services. well done mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 Thanks!! if i get time i will do i little write up about it. got my old man to help me... needed it! just hope it doesn’t go again!! original thread... http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=83889 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 You now can charge other members on up to £1000.00 for your services. well done mate sounds like a plan!! £1000 or a turbo kit for my car please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Well done Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Thats one job I hope I never have to do! Fair play for doing it yourself. How many bolts did you have left over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlton Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 My heaters dont warm up (aircon on and off) - I hope its not the same problem anyone have any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 My heaters dont warm up (aircon on and off) - I hope its not the same problem anyone have any ideas? Sounds like the same problem to me mate i'm afraid. try flushing the system out first though, it could just be blocked somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 My heaters dont warm up (aircon on and off) - I hope its not the same problem anyone have any ideas? could be the heater matrix, but there are some threads worth reading on here first before you panic, fuses etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlton Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 ahhh crap! I thought it would be bad! it does sometimes warm up a little but not like it should and the air con doesn't get any warmer than cold which was good in summer but not so fun now! cheers for the help - It looks like I will be having fun this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I have a full jobby sitting in my garage that i need to get rid m8 - just up the road from you if you can use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 My heaters dont warm up (aircon on and off) - I hope its not the same problem anyone have any ideas? Try checking / replacing your thermostat first - it may be stuck open or missing altogether (if it's been like this since you got the car). Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlton Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Sorry but I have a full jobby sitting in my garage that i need to get rid m8 - just up the road from you if you can use it? I may need a new thermostat for Christmas and be giving you a call soon! Failing that can I bring my car to you and I can try replacing a few things to see what the problem is? (or is that too cheeky? ) Try checking / replacing your thermostat first - it may be stuck open or missing altogether (if it's been like this since you got the car). Cheers, Brian. I have used the SEARCH button and found many helpful things to help me fix my heating in the car (I'm happy to wear more clothes but the missus isn't) but how do I tell if the thermostat is stuck open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Take it out and see lol - you're as well just replacing it whilst you're there, they aren't expensive - £20ish for a Toyota one iirc, less if bought from a motor factors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlton Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I dont have a clue what it looks like!!! I'm gonna take the whole thing apart and make sure nothing is stuck open - unless its the throttle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I dont have a clue what it looks like!!! I'm gonna take the whole thing apart and make sure nothing is stuck open - unless its the throttle Trace your upper rad hose back from the radiator.... at the other end is where it joins to the thermostat housing - unbolt this to get to your thermostat. Drain coolant first though as you'll get a bit wet The new Toyota ones come with a seal iirc but best to use a little blue hylomar sealant on it too when installing the new one. Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlton Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Cheers mate! if I get wet I'm blaming you or the English weather!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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