Hi there, new owner, non-fuctioning heater(all fans work, aircon works but no heat). Can anyone tell me why cd player in radio unit does not work.
Thanks!
Kevin

- (#11068) Kevin Austin, 24 May 04 03:53

The heater problem, is it the front one if so it could be an air lock, you have to fill the system really slowly or under the front of the van is the valve that controls the water flow it can sometimes seize, get someone to operate the slider while you look under neath you should see the cable move, or the matrix could be blocked and need a good flush though with a descaler, not sure about the radio?...could you include model and year of van as it helps to know what the spec is...

- (#11068) neil(torbay), 24 May 04 09:03

Its a SuperExtra 2L Diesal Turbo with Autobox and G reg, there is no heat front or rear and runs quite warm has well(temp gauge just over halfway)
The radio/cd player is: Toyota Orignal Car Audio 8/12 Compact Disc Deck 3750.
Thanks.
Kevin

- (#11068) Kevin Austin, 25 May 04 01:12

The rear heater is part of the bypass system and should always be hot fed. With the engine up to normal temp, check that the supply and return hoses are hot.
If not suspect air lock blockage. Have you tried flushing and a slow refill?
Don't know about the radio but it is old!

- (#11068) Clive (Bristol), 25 May 04 01:42

To get the radio to work, you will need an expander. Even then it will only pick up a few stations. Your best bet may be to replace it with a new one and a converter loom from Halfords.

check that the cables are operating and have not come loose on both front and rear controlls.

- (#11068) dave Bright (Bournemouth), 25 May 04 01:48