
How a heater works on a Seat Ateca
In the middle of winter it is our best ally on the way when we go to work. And when the latter does not activate well we miss him ardently. Therefore before discovering what is causing the problem, you will need to know how it works on this Seat Ateca, at least the basics. The heating uses engine temperature to warm the personalised tour, then generally the cooling system. Therefore this system has several functions. Also, the fan system, so that the heat reaches us presents a double system. There is a ventilateur which emits heat when the automobile is running at low speed or not at all, then it is the speed of your automobile which will send heat when you drive faster. Well designed, right?
Recurring heating problems on a Seat Ateca
Broken thermostat
The concept is simple, when the thermostat which regulates the heat does not really capture the temperature of the cooling circuit, the latter is affected. Even if the thermostat of this Seat Ateca does not activate well, the heating will still work. Because the natural temperature of the engine will increase progressively, and the water circuit in the same way, whether it is regulated or not. Our only concern is that you will hardly be able to regulate the heat emitted.
Air flaps blocked on the Seat Ateca
It is a concern that happens quite regularly. These shutters, which allow you to direct the air or adjust the intensity, sometimes get blocked over time. To remedy this it is simple, remove the cover and look inside how it was done. Activate the mechanisms to see where it is blocking. Put a little WD 40 to lubricate and voila.
Faulty fan on the Seat Ateca
As you can imagine, the fan is effective only at low speed or the engine off. If the heating system no longer sends heat at low speed and you still hear noise, it means that the fan is probably faulty. If all goes well, thanks to the high speed, the heating of this Seat Ateca should work. If it happens that the fan does not activate in any way, it should be replaced by a new one.
Blocked hoses
The clues will be fairly simple. If your heating works but does not heat or little, the problem must probably come from the hoses. These become clogged over time and do not allow hot water to access your heating of this Seat Ateca. In this specific case, remove dirt from the hoses or install new ones.
Air pocket in the Seat Ateca circuit
The symptom is similar to that of the hoses. If air streams are stored in the circuit, the water also has problems getting to the heating radiator of this Seat Ateca. In this case, you just need to purge the water circuit.
Conclusion
You now know what will cause this concern. However it is possible that the problem originated on the other hand, for example the air duct of this obstructed Seat Ateca, or even a faulty tap, but this remains less frequent. Do not hesitate to leave a comment in case this tutorial was useful to you. Good road !