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How a heater works on a Seat Ibe

Winter is our best ally on the road when we go to work. And when the latter no longer turns we notice it intensely. In this case before knowing where the problem originated, we will have to assimilate how it works on this Seat Ibe, at least the basics. The heating uses engine heat to raise the temperature of the personalised tour, and generally the cooling mechanism. So it's a two in one. Also, the fan mechanism, so that the air reaches us has a double system. There is a ventilateur which emits air as soon as the car is driving slowly or not, and it is the speed of the car which will send the air when you are driving faster. Pretty well thought out right?

Recurring heating problems on a Seat Ibe

Broken thermostat

The concept is easy, when the thermostat that regulates the temperature does not really understand the degree of heat of the water circuit, the whole of the latter is affected. Even if the thermostat of this Seat Ibe does not turn well, the heating will work normally. Quite simply because the natural heat of the engine will increase little by little, and the cooling circuit too, whether the thermostat works or not. Our only hassle is that you will have trouble setting the heat output.

Air flaps blocked on the Seat Ibe

It is a concern that occurs quite frequently. 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 Ibe

You have now entered, the fan is effective only at low speed or in neutral. If your heating system does not generate heat at low speed and yet you can still hear a sound, this means that this fan is probably going to run out. If all goes well, thanks to more speed the heating of this Seat Ibe will be able to turn. Assuming that the fan does not rotate at all it will have to be changed.

Blocked hoses

The clues will be rather simple. If your heating blows but does not create heat or very slightly, the problem probably comes from the hoses. These become blocked over time and do not allow hot water to reach the heating of this Seat Ibe. In this situation, unclog the hoses or install new ones.

Air pocket in the Seat Ibe circuit

The symptom is sometimes identical to those of the hoses. If small pockets of air are stored in the circuit, high temperature water also has difficulty accessing the radiator of the Seat Ibe heater. In this situation, all you have to do is purge the circuit.

Conclusion

You now understand where this concern may arise. That said it sometimes happens that the problem comes from another place, for example the air duct of this blocked Seat Ibe, or a faulty tap, but it's still rarer. Leave us a comment in case this tutorial helped you. Good walk !