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 ·  Posted: 14.12.2012  ·  #1
Our 2003 2.8 JTD has no heat going into the footwell, I seen a fix for this on the internet ages ago but can't find it again. As far as I have read they are all the same?

Anyone know how to fix this? where to cut the hole or what to do?

The heating in the van is generally not that great, it has to be at maximum to make it toasty.
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 ·  Posted: 14.12.2012  ·  #2
My 2008 160 multijet is the same Ally ,heat has to be turned up full and the blower on to max setting as well before you could call it warm. 🇧🇭
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 ·  Posted: 14.12.2012  ·  #3
Ya'd think they would of fixed it by then! doh!
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 ·  Posted: 14.12.2012  ·  #4
buy a merc mate :fgrin:
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 ·  Posted: 14.12.2012  ·  #5
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buy a merc mate :fgrin:


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That was the plan! not easy to find a merc with the layout wanted. I should of bought yours I seen it before you :P
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 ·  Posted: 16.12.2012  ·  #6
Stuff it I am going to wear a coat.

Seen loads of info on the heater being crap in the footwell, especially the passeneger side but can't find the fix I seen, it involved simply cutting a hole somewhere.

I'll maybe have a go myself. :o
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 ·  Posted: 16.12.2012  ·  #7
We have same van and same problem thick socks and only use in summer
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 ·  Posted: 17.12.2012  ·  #8
It seems that way!

I have nearly broke Google Search engine trying to find that damn fix :)
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 ·  Posted: 22.12.2012  ·  #9
One tip appeared in MMM october issue page 201.It involved removing the plastic duct between dashboard and floor and cutting a hole on passenger side to match drivers side.I did this on my citroen relay,didnt make much difference.Just a lack of hot air overall.
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 ·  Posted: 22.12.2012  ·  #10
Thanks Vino I will have a look at that. But to start with, I don't think I have much heat coming out of the drivers side if any at all never mind the passenger side. As you say there is a just a lack of hot air overall.
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 ·  Posted: 22.12.2012  ·  #11
That article was in responce to one in the may issue(page 226).Dont have that copy so cannot comment on it.
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 ·  Posted: 22.12.2012  ·  #12
I have been told by another Motorhomer who had the same problem to slide a piece of flat cardboard down the front of the radiator in the inside of the front panel to restrict the airflow through the vehicle radiator. Make sure you cut the cardboard smaller than the radiator as the radiator needs a certain amount of air passing through it to keep it cool. A vast difference i am told. Here,s hoping
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 ·  Posted: 22.12.2012  ·  #13
Cheers. :up:

Not unlike what Ron (dotron) has done, he has put white plastic over the bottom vent holes in the bumper.
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 ·  Posted: 22.12.2012  ·  #14
If the cardboard doesn,t work it will have to be the thick socks to the knees and an overcoat.lol :D
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 ·  Posted: 25.04.2013  ·  #15
Problem sorted with a 12volt Heated travel blanket from RDLS :)
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 ·  Posted: 25.04.2013  ·  #16
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Problem sorted with a 12volt Heated travel blanket from RDLS :)


:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D old age has arrived
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 ·  Posted: 25.04.2013  ·  #17
Just remember Ally don,t pull the blanket over your head when your driving lol :up:
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 ·  Posted: 28.04.2013  ·  #18
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