G60BoyRacer 0 Posted November 19, 2003 Can ANYONE help!!! Can anyone tell me how to remove the Heater Matrix from a 1991 G60. I am 99.9% sure that the matrix has had it from reading previous posts about cold blowing heaters! My G60 starts off warm but as soon as you put the heater onto setting 2, 3 or 4 cold air blows out. I would be very grateful if someone can tell me how the matrix is removed, hopefully without removing the dash! Cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted November 19, 2003 Could that not just not be due to an air-lock in the system? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted November 19, 2003 or a faulty anti drain valve or what ever they are called,if fitted :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60BoyRacer 0 Posted November 19, 2003 I have drained and flushed out the system more times than I care to remember!1 as for the anti drain valve, where is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted November 19, 2003 look at where the heater pipes enter the bulk head they should be atatched to the hoses,they were fitted after a vw recall about heater matrixs bursting and scalding peoples feet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60BoyRacer 0 Posted November 19, 2003 yes there is a valve and i have flused that out as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted November 19, 2003 check that the cable hasnt come off the hot/cold slide aswell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akacheesy 0 Posted November 21, 2003 where is the coolant bleed valve? does it have one? VR6 engine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted November 21, 2003 If your matrix was "gone" you'd have steamy windows... (Once the engine warmed up, anyway..) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted November 21, 2003 Once the metal recall valve activates (there's a plastic one and a metal one), it stays locked shut and you need to replace it. Kev Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Edwards 0 Posted November 21, 2003 Sounds more like a dodgy valve. A leaking matrix will steam the windows up, empty the coolant, and lead to the destruction of Zion... Actually, ignore that last comment - wrong e-group. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h100vw 0 Posted November 21, 2003 defo the valves, exact same symptoms on a 1990 Passat. New valves in a kit from VW were about 25+VAT. Gavin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted November 21, 2003 Was the Corrado actually recalled like the MK2? I know I've asked this before, but whilst it's fresh in my mind! Mine hasn't got the recall valves, just curious. Cheers Kev Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted November 21, 2003 I'm pretty sure nearly all VWs from that era were recalled because of this fault. I know that my mate's Passat was, my 16V 'rado was and all of the MKII golfs I've had were, dunno about Polos or any of the others that they made at the time though... After just doing a quick Google, the recall affected cars made after 85 and came in to affect in '92, so I'd guess that cars after 92 aren't affected as they'd have had the valves fitted as standard... 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h100vw 0 Posted November 21, 2003 When my MK2 did the matrix, VW replaced it but didn't fit the valves. The fella said it was a modified matrix and wouldn't leak. Gavin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted November 21, 2003 there ya go Kev, that's why you haven't got the valves then! 8) Another mystery solved... :lol: ...and with no pesky meddling kids involved! :wink: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60BoyRacer 0 Posted November 22, 2003 I have now checked everthing and it has even had a nice day out at the local VW dealers, so how do u remove the matrix. nay ideas. I dont really want to let vw do it as i like my arms and legs...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted November 23, 2003 Ok, after a quick search, try here.... :D Heater Matrix changing guide thread Good luck! 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
