Job is done!!!!!! Today I replaced the matrix, in the end quit an easy job. Thank you for all the usefull information, I couldn't have done without it. It cost me about 4 hours, not bad for the first time
New matrix was €42,- Most difficult part was to get de Torx 50 for the steering column, in the end I lend it from a friendly Peugeot mechanic.
heater matrix replacement
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- steve_earwig
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Re: heater matrix replacement
Ah splendid, glad it helped
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Re: heater matrix replacement
Just broke for the 2nd time. Again wet feet for the passenger and foggy windows at the right side. 2nd time around, the repair went a lot quicker, was able to do it in 2,5 hours. New matrix is only €35, would be nice if they would make it a bit more expensive but of good quality.
- Doggy
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Re: heater matrix replacement
That is bad luck. I've heard of very few people having to change one once.
Hope you have better luck this time.
Hope you have better luck this time.
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
- Welly
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Re: heater matrix replacement
Is the engine coolant running high pressure? perhaps the main radiator is partially blocked? when a cooling system goes over-pressure one of the weak points is the Matrix (even before the expansion cap blows in some cases).
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2021 Kia Spottage 1.6 Pez Turbo Dual Clutch Gearbox Trickery
2013 Renner Twingo - donkey work
Re: heater matrix replacement
On the C5 the whole dashboard has to come out so as I have one of each so I hope if either go its the 406. The heater in the the XMs I ran previously can be accessed from the drivers footwell.
Peter
Peter