DEFENDER2.NET - View topic - Heater Output poor

↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Map · Calendar · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In

Home > Td5 > Heater Output poor

Page 1 of 1

Print this entire topic ·

Motoberg

Member Since: 01 Oct 2015
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 104

Heater Output poor

My heater output is about as warm as a glow worms derriere
Is this just a TD5 foible or is there something (easy & cheap ) I can do about it?
Even when the engine temp is just below half way ( normal ) it's warm at best.

Where's me coat.....

11th Nov 2016 12:11pm

bogwert

Member Since: 02 Sep 2016
Location: Dundee
Posts: 194

Have a quick check for any stretch on the wires from the controls to the box.

If they are stretched or the fitting is loose the rod wont be turning as much as it should when you flick the lever down. Thus not being on fully.

After writing this I'm second questioning if the heat is a setting by wire, but worth the check anyway!

A wee guide to the correct wire. no. 13
http://new.lrcat.com/#!/1228/12822/13493/1049/13536 Chris

2014 Discovery 4 TDV6 HSE
2003 Defender 90 TD5 CSW

11th Nov 2016 12:21pm

bob neville

Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Marbella
Posts: 3248

I followed the first post on the link below and it sorted the heater on my TD5.

http://forums.lr4x4.com/topic/33481-feelin...ntry323899

Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !!
2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold
2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold
2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member
2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days !

11th Nov 2016 12:33pm

CDN38

Member Since: 14 Nov 2014
Location: Courtenay, BC
Posts: 729

Be sure to check your thermostat operation as well. If not operating properly, you wont get much heat. it's a Landrover thing...

my renovation thread:
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40792.html

11th Nov 2016 6:46pm

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2102

2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

Re: Heater Output poor

Motoberg wrote:
My heater output is about as warm as a glow worms derriere
Is this just a TD5 foible or is there something (easy & cheap ) I can do about it?
Even when the engine temp is just below half way ( normal ) it's warm at best.

Where's me coat.....

If all of the points above are addressed, it should be really, really warm. Yes it'll never be as good as the Puma or newer cars, but if the cables, levers, thermostat etc. are all spot on then it'll be good enough

Definitely worth spending a bit of time checking everything moves that should - and you may need a helper.

I actually find mine very efficient (except for demisting the side windows) and it's been spot on over these past few colder days.

Hope you sort it.

11th Nov 2016 7:47pm

JWL

Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3443

When they're working well they are good, infact I find myself backing the temperature off on mine and that's in a 110 station wagon! You will find that in traffic the heater output isn't as good as general normal driving

11th Nov 2016 8:52pm

gazman

Member Since: 17 Aug 2015
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 652

I fitted a new fan and a bilge blower into the inlet on mine and a hi flo inlet. With it properly adjusted so it gets full heat it all makes quite a difference.
I do have to wait for it to start reading a temperature before turning it on full, otherwise it never gets really hot.
It really is plenty now 2014 - current ..... 2003 defender td5 90 (my car)
2009 - current .... 2005 zx10r

11th Nov 2016 9:38pm

pj2106

Member Since: 20 Dec 2012
Location: Huntingdon AKA The Shire
Posts: 1500

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

Could also be a sign of head gasket gone so check that too 2008 110 2.4 XS Utility (Hagrid)
2002 90 TD5 Hardtop (Sully) Sold
1998 300TDi D1 (Billy) Sold

11th Nov 2016 10:44pm

4RF RDS

Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 933

2000 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Epsom Green

The Td5 heater is more than adequate when properly sorted. Check everything listed in previous answers and make sure it is set up correctly. If you still have little to no heat start looking at the engine (head gasket, thermostat etc). I drive mine everyday and winter here is minus 20c or lower and I get heat enough to clear the windscreen and warm the cab (110 CSW). For more heat I also have a Wabasto diesel heater... yes the heater gets hot without it turned on. I also installed the digital fan control switch which spins the stock fan a lot better with more airflow. See info on this install here: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42251-15.html

In short, the heater should work well enough, its not normal to be tepid rather than warm to hot. Good luck. 2010 Range Rover MkIII Autobiography Super Charged (Idris)
2003 Range Rover Mk III (Desmond FitzWilliam)
2000 Defender 110 CSW TD5 (CTX)
1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy)
1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood)
1967 MGB GT

Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats.
H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)

12th Nov 2016 10:27am

Motoberg

Member Since: 01 Oct 2015
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 104

Thanks all, will report back my findings

13th Nov 2016 9:29am

Page 1 of 1

All times are GMT

Jump to

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum