Expert: Tony Fox - 2/15/2011

Question
QUESTION: I've an '88 325ix and the fans and hoses are warm but I have no heat out of the ducts. What may I be overlooking?

ANSWER: An e30 BMW. My favorites.

Are you getting cold air or no air?

Let me know.

Tony

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QUESTION: I'm getting air; just cold though. Thanks for your attention.

Answer
Start off by making sure the cooling system is bled properly, open the bleed screw(engine cold) on the thermostat housing and make sure water comes out after you start it and let it run a while, water will hit the fan and spray a bit so cover the wings (fenders).

If no air water comes out at all stick a needle (or paper clip down the hole to clear it.

Other than that the heater valve may be defective.

Let me know.

Tony