Heater not blowing hot air

Tiny
JAMEXXX
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  • 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
  • 2.0L
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 130,000 MILES
What could be the problem if my car doesn't blow heat? Today I noticed that the heat comes back if I brake my car a lot of times or when I am driving uphill.
Thursday, November 7th, 2019 AT 5:28 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi:

Have you checked the engine coolant level? If it's low, that can be an issue. Also, there is an air door actuator that is responsible for the air temp entering the vehicle that may be bad or has come disconnected some way.

Take a look through this link:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-heater-not-working

Here is a link that shows in general how to replace an air temp actuator/blend air door actuator:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-blend-door-motor

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Here is what I suggest. First, confirm the coolant isn't low. If it is full, start the engine, turn the heater on high and wait for the engine to reach operating temperature. Next, locate the two heater core hoses which run between the engine and the firewall under the hood. Feel them. Other than a slight variation, both should be hot. If they are, suspect the air temperature actuator I mentioned above. If only one is hot, suspect a plugged heater core.

If you find the actuator is the issue, here are the directions for replacement specific to your vehicle. The attached pics correlate with the directions. If the coolant is full, I have a feeling something has come disconnected at the actuator, so check for that as well.

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Temperature flap motor -V68-, removing and installing
First do the following:
- Remove glove box.
- Remove trim under steering column.
- Remove center console.
- Remove connecting duct

Removing

pic 1

- Disconnect electrical connector -1-.
- With screwdriver, carefully unclip operating rod -2- from lever -arrow A-.
- Remove screws -4-.
- Remove flap motor -3-.

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Let me know if I can help or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Friday, November 8th, 2019 AT 4:30 PM

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