Booster Heater Doing Nothing

[SPIKEYJIMBO]

Good morning all,

This is my first post on the forum and I apolagise if I have put it in the wrong place.(not very computer literate) I have a galaxy tdi 115bhp 2001 Y (101685) miles and have owned it for approx a month, it had the loss of power inermittantly syndrome but after a new egr valve and code re set it seems fine. Im also having an issue with the booster heater much like the rest of you it did smoke before the codes were re set now it does nothing, no smoke no noises no heat.I have checked the fuse it is there and still good and Have listened under the bonnet for the run on pump and cant hear it so do you think this it what the problem could be.I am aware there are loads of posts regarding these heaters and I have probably read them all but still dont have a clue

 

Many thanks in advance

James

[chrispb123456]

Good morning all,

This is my first post on the forum and I apolagise if I have put it in the wrong place.(not very computer literate) I have a galaxy tdi 115bhp 2001 Y (101685) miles and have owned it for approx a month, it had the loss of power inermittantly syndrome but after a new egr valve and code re set it seems fine. Im also having an issue with the booster heater much like the rest of you it did smoke before the codes were re set now it does nothing, no smoke no noises no heat.I have checked the fuse it is there and still good and Have listened under the bonnet for the run on pump and cant hear it so do you think this it what the problem could be.I am aware there are loads of posts regarding these heaters and I have probably read them all but still dont have a clue

 

Many thanks in advance

James

Hi SpikeyJimbo and welcome to the forum

The run on pump not working can cause the heater to cycle on and off and can eventually lock out and will need codes clearing in the Aux Heater controller, the pump usually requires new brushes round about 80 to 90,000 mls if your confident there are step by step instructions on here, if not euro car parts can supply new pump.

 

Now for the heater itself, common fault is the glow plug this will require lowering the heater down, instruction also in FAQ section. Glow plugs available from AVS car parts

 

http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?showtopic=3623&view=findpost&p=33255

 

It's a good idea to have your own Vag-Com lead with these vehicles if you haven't got one already, it can save you a lot of time and money checking and reading your own codes

Edited December 23, 2010 by chrispb123456

[SPIKEYJIMBO]

Hello chrispb12356

Thank you for you quick reply had a look in the faq sections and saw the instructions however im absoutely hopeless at anything remotely mechanical, I would hedge a bet then that the brushes need replacing and after a phone call to fords the part is

[Mirez]

Hello chrispb12356

Thank you for you quick reply had a look in the faq sections and saw the instructions however im absoutely hopeless at anything remotely mechanical, I would hedge a bet then that the brushes need replacing and after a phone call to fords the part is

[SPIKEYJIMBO]

Quick update, just got back from the mother in laws and thought id have a poke around near the heater, what I have found is that the rubber pipe going into the unit its self is warm so would this indicate the run on pump is working.

[chrispb123456]

Quick update, just got back from the mother in laws and thought id have a poke around near the heater, what I have found is that the rubber pipe going into the unit its self is warm so would this indicate the run on pump is working.

No its just residual heat from the engine

[SPIKEYJIMBO]

Ahhh damn

Thought I was going to be lucky for a moment..