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[Fazeel]

ok so the coolant level is where it should be which obviously means that there is no leak, but still my car seems to heat, the temperature gauge always stays above the half point, more than it used to
Once it even shot to the top and the red temperature light came on, but that was while I was standing at a traffic light.
I havent been driving recklessly either...
Any ideas why its heating ??

[mowerman]

sounds like thermostat  is cloused is the radiator cold when this happens

[Fazeel]

uumm, i didnt check the radiator  :-/

[mowerman]

could also be the fan switch does it cut in easy to change

[Fazeel]

yeah
Because of this, the fans are mostly turning at the high speed

[mowerman]

i dont mean the 2 air con fans at the front the larger single one at the rear of the rad

[albitz]

Thnermostats usually stick open if anything. Radiator core partially blocked with insects etc ?

[Fazeel]

im not sure about the larger one at the rear of the rad but does any of this also affect the throw of the air for the air conditioner ??
Because for some reason the pressure of the air at full has reduced, dont really know why ??
Is it some fan not working or do I have to clean some filters or blowers ??
If yes, then how ??

[Stallion]

im not sure about the larger one at the rear of the rad but does any of this also affect the throw of the air for the air conditioner ??
Because for some reason the pressure of the air at full has reduced, dont really know why ??
Is it some fan not working or do I have to clean some filters or blowers ??
If yes, then how ??

1) Do you mean you can hear the fan blowing at max but cant feel the air
OR
2) You cant hear the fan blowing although you have set it to max.

If its (1) then you might want to check your pollen filter! 

[Fazeel]

im not sure about the larger one at the rear of the rad but does any of this also affect the throw of the air for the air conditioner ??
Because for some reason the pressure of the air at full has reduced, dont really know why ??
Is it some fan not working or do I have to clean some filters or blowers ??
If yes, then how ??

1) Do you mean you can hear the fan blowing at max but cant feel the air
OR
2) You cant hear the fan blowing although you have set it to max.

If its (1) then you might want to check your pollen filter! 

Yes it (1)
So how do I check the pollen filter ??
Where is it ??  :-/

[Stallion]

RHD- its on the passenger side below the windscreen (outside) take off the rubber housing and lift the plastic trim up should be visible!
LHD- not sure which side  :question :question
but you know the drill now!  or can wait until someone who drives LHD comes along!!

[Fazeel]

RHD- its on the passenger side below the windscreen (outside) take off the rubber housing and lift the plastic trim up should be visible!
LHD- not sure which side  :question :question
but you know the drill now!  or can wait until someone who drives LHD comes along!!

I didnt seem to find anything
A few images would be of real help though...

So that means that I dont have to open up the would dashbord to clean up the blower or something ??

[Stallion]

open the bonnet, top right hand below windscreen isnt there a plastic trim, that also houses your windcreen wipers? did you manage to look below that??

[Fazeel]

open the bonnet, top right hand below windscreen isnt there a plastic trim, that also houses your windcreen wipers? did you manage to look below that??

Ok done that
Ive cleaned it all
But didnt make much difference  :-/
A friend told me that I would have to open up the front dash and clean the blowers and air vents !!
Do I really have to do that !!??

[Stallion]

   :-/ think it would be better to change it then clean it?
not too sure/how about going into the dash??