Aux Heater - Car Cold

[SR66]

I have a 2004 Galaxy that in this cold weather the heater takes absolutely ages to warm up !!

 

I have read some posts about an auxiliary heater but I

[Dave-G]

I have a 2004 Galaxy that in this cold weather the heater takes absolutely ages to warm up !!

 

I have read some posts about an auxiliary heater but Im not sure whether my vehicle has one ?

 

1. Can anyone advise me how I can tell if the car has an auxiliary heater ?

2. If so, it obviously isnt working could anyone tell me how do I turn it on, get it working etc.........

 

Any advice would be very much appreciated.

Thanks

 

You make no mention of the engine you have. :o

 

If it's a diesel it will have one under the car in front of the rear nearside passenger wheel. It should start automatically. The oil fired boiler heater has it's own power supply, diesel fuel supply, air inlet and exhaust system.

 

Search the forum for 'Aux heater' for a start - you'll need to get comfy though, also search 'auxilliary water pump/run on pump' if the diesel car has done over 80K.

Edited December 15, 2010 by Dave-G

[chrispb123456]

I have a 2004 Galaxy that in this cold weather the heater takes absolutely ages to warm up !!

 

I have read some posts about an auxiliary heater but I

[Dave-G]

Chris has indicated the two most common faults regarding the heater.

 

First check the 'after run pump' as this can be diagnosed without cost or a code reader. If your Gal has done over 75/80K it's likely to be the carbon brushes are worn down too far in the 'run on pump'. The pump is located on the engine bulkead in a bracket that secures the pump with two large rubber rings as sound deadeners, you can see it - or feel it running behind the top of the fuel filter. If you park up somewhere real quiet you should hear it humming behind the dash for about ninety seconds when you switch off your engine.

 

The brushes CAN be changed but are a biatch to do if you rush it because you need the car again soon, are a tightwad like me, a competent tinkerer, or skint - or the pump can be replaced in minutes for about a ton and you know its going to work ok for another 70/80K.

 

I seriously botched my carbon brush replacement and am looking for someone who would let me have their old one for postage costs to replace my tempory fix.

Edited December 17, 2010 by Dave-G