Heater selector problem

[m100mac]

I have a problem with the heater selector control on my elan. Fan speed controller is ok, its the one that selects windscreen, face, floor vents - i'm sure you get the picture. Not too much of a problem at the minute as Birmingham fast approaches 100[sup][/sup]0. But SHMBO does tend to get chilly if it dips below mid 80's <br>any ideas??  ;D

[rob]

Mr Mac, <br><br>more than likely that the pipe from the engine manifold has come off, either under the foot well or off the actual manifold its self.  ;)

[Darren]

Almost certain to be one of the vacuum hoses has come loose on the back off the selector, or failing that, there is one in the engine bay i.e just off the pendulum chamber. Er that is just to the right of where the boost sensor.<br><br>For your reference, the selector is off some sort of Volvo.<br><br>Hope this helps ? <br><br>Darren (in sunny Dudley).<br>~~~~~

[Darren]

Rob,<br><br>I'm gonna have to brush up on my typing  :o.<br><br>Hows it going ? <br><br>Darren<br>~~~~

[m100mac]

Is the selector 'front entry' so to speak or is it a bit of a fiddle, dash out etc?? - havn't looked at it properly yet. First thing to have broken on it ( apart from gear cables )<br>So thankfully i'm not an expert on repairs.

[Sy V]

Mac<br><br>Lets keep it in the West Mids eh<br><br>Check the rear of the plenum...there's a small nipple...then look between it and the windscreen...should be a small bore rubber pipe hanging loose...attach pipe to plenum nipple.<br><br>Simon<br>

[Darren]

You can get your hands on the internal pipework if you remove the radio. You'll see them quite easliy, there's a bunch of around 3 or 4 rubber pipes, cable tied together.<br><br>I'd have to back my learned friend Rob-B, in the fact that it's most likely to be the vacuum feed from the engine, that is, unless you've been messing with the radio ?<br><br>Hope this helps<br>Darren<br>~~~~~

[m100mac]

DO any of the 'Midland' contingent work?? <br><br>Thanks for the ideas - I'll let you know <br><br>Paul

[Sy V]

Aaah<br><br>Internet access at desk at work in bunker 3 storeys under London!<br>Makes up for not having windows...so they tell us!

[rob]

HE SAID THE "W" WORD,  [smiley=yikes.gif]

[m100mac]

Thanks all. Found the problem all as discussed under bonnet pipe had fell off. <br><br>Looked for simons 'nipple' - couldn't see anything of the sort under the bonnet i think he needs a biology lesson. <br>The pipe clearly fell off a 'pipe connector' <br><br>Thanks all Fancy that swift half one evening? and anyone else who is reading this??

[m100mac]

Following on with a little bit of fun car associated acronyms - LOTUS lots of trouble - usually serious<br>MGF - Mostly Girly Fun<br>FIAT - Fix It Again Tomorrow....<br><br>Did pinch these form another motoring website ( dont tell anyone ) but is a little bit of fun - helps pass the time  :D

[clemo]

or read....<br>Fix Or Repair Daily <br>Fuc**ng Italian After Thought..

[rjbean]

I think this has happened to my car. have found the flapping pipe in the engin bay. it looks like it has a connector/nipple attached to it.

I cannot see where it is supposed to go. I don't suppose anyone could post a picture of where it should connect?

[Sy V]

RJ

Pictures of that area are difficult, but stand at the front of the car and put your hand about a third of the way in from the right hand (throttle body) end of the back of the "DOHC" plenum. The nipple's there and points at the bulk head.

[rjbean]

That was quick! thanks sy. i'll try when i get home tonight.

[Sy V]

Any joy Rob?

[Doug]

Any joy Rob?

maybe he's found some other nipples to play with . . .

[rjbean]

After fumbling for nipples in my engine bay with my eyes closed concentrating on a change in texture/gradient and maybe hardness, i had no joy. So after being bored with all that foreplay and not getting anywhere i looked closer and saw a rather short right angled pipe begging for something to be inserted. I stuck in my hose and the noises started to happen and she blew like a good 'un

Thanks for your tips, Sy