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Peculiar Heating Problem

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I replaced the thermostat in my sister's Mk3 Golf (1.6CL) on Saturday. It all went well, I started it up, engine reached temperature, fans kicked in but no heat inside car, I mean stone cold air, the hoses leading to the matrix were hot. I checked for air locks etc. As soon as I engaged 1st gear and moved off, hot air came pouring in to the cabin and all was fine. Anyone understand why that would be.

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Probably a sticky flap in the ducting - went from the cold to hot setting. Pulling away gave the flap a wee nudge in the right direction.

I've seen some cars needing a wee run when replacing the coolant, but nothing so sudden.

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