R56 heating system questions
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R56 heating system questions
Anyone know how the heater core system works? Is there a shut off valve for the coolant when you have the heat off? I ask because the center console on mine can almost burn my leg. It's 90+ outside and it's still passing hot water through the core which makes a load of heat inside that the AC is having to compensate for.
I took the side cover off and put some insulation wrapped in tin foil between it and it's helped a little bit but this thing is too hot to even touch sometimes.
TIA
-P
I took the side cover off and put some insulation wrapped in tin foil between it and it's helped a little bit but this thing is too hot to even touch sometimes.
TIA
-P
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Is the coolant always going through the heater core or does it get shut off when the temp is set low on the heat? I checked the temp on mine after I took it apart so it wasn't running for a few mins and it was still 150 degrees.
Elio I use the scan gauge to permanently see a temp gauge, I wouldn't drive a car without one, especially one with an aluminum head.
Elio I use the scan gauge to permanently see a temp gauge, I wouldn't drive a car without one, especially one with an aluminum head.
Last edited by peatun; 07-31-2015 at 11:19 AM. Reason: Added more
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The hot coolant always travels through the heater core, I talked with my local Mini dealer and the SA said that there was no service bulletin even after I showed him a copy of the service bulletin, it's like talking to a brick-wall! I called Mini USA (not to bright either) about hot air burning my foot in my sandals while traveling to the beach.
I emailed MINI USA service Rep the service bulletin regarding the heater core issue and it took 2 months for her to get back to me. Two months later the service Rep emailed me the same service bulletin I email her and she said there was a service bulletin for the heater core. OMG!
Sometimes I feel like I'm talking to someone less than human, I painted a clear picture for both of them and they completely missed it. These people don't belong in their current professions in my opinion!
I emailed MINI USA service Rep the service bulletin regarding the heater core issue and it took 2 months for her to get back to me. Two months later the service Rep emailed me the same service bulletin I email her and she said there was a service bulletin for the heater core. OMG!
Sometimes I feel like I'm talking to someone less than human, I painted a clear picture for both of them and they completely missed it. These people don't belong in their current professions in my opinion!
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Here is the old TSB : Looks like part # 64113453594
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...tting-hot.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...tting-hot.html
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Heater core very very hot
I have a 2007 Mini . The heater core is hot that it will burn you if you touch it.. We have had the car for several years and never noticed this before. I replaced the thermostat 2 years ago due to a leaking cracked housing. Is my car overheating? It runs fine and gives no indications of overheating . What is the operating temp for this car? How do check it?
Thanks
Doug
Thanks
Doug
Last edited by Dougtunh; 05-19-2016 at 08:00 PM.
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