Permanent Heat!

[Tom OConnor]

Got a 944 Turbo 1985 LHD. Owned it a couple of years. Got it out from storage today but find the heater is sending out maximum heat, will not adjust to anything cooler. Like driving a mobile sauna! Anyone any thoughts, or suggestions on how to turn the heat off on a temporary basis until I can get it to a specialist

 

[944 man]

Normally Id guess that it was the controller (in the dash), but with it being stood for so long I might suspect the valve in the heater coolant take-off pipe. Was it parked up with the heater turned on: perhaps in the winter?

 

[tref]

If this isn't under the FAQs it should be - try searching for the "Infamous heater clip". Go to your dealer, spend a £1 or so on the part, and fix it yourself!

 

[TURBOSRACER]

there is a little valve under the bonnet near the bulkhead under the inlet manifold make sure it has not come disconnected from the pipe if it has it will blow hot all the time HERE IS A PICTURE OF THE VALVE-

 

[tref]

Found the previous thread that talks about this here: http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=305934&mpage=1&key=infamous

HTH

Tref.

 

[geoffbateman]

Have you checked to make sure that the rapid screen clear button is not pressed in. Easy to do by accident when cleaning dash. Gives maximum heat and blow to screen and de-activates all other controls until button is disengaged.

 

[rcsalmons]

Got the same problem on mine and its the infamous "clip". Stick your head in the passenger footwell and you'll see if its ok.

Rich

 

[hotblack944]

Me too - I took the glove box out today (after pulling the fuse for the interior lights, thanks Paul!) to find the plasctic clip broken and the rod dangling free. Luckily, the metal clip was still there. I've lashed it up with a cable tie for now, so the interior is much cooler.