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How a heater works on an Opel Omega

Winter heating is our best ally on the road when we go to work. And when the latter does not work we quickly regret it. In this case in order to understand where the problem is coming from, you need to understand how it works on this Opel Omega, at least in a simplified way. The heating uses engine heat to increase heat personalised tour, then in most cases of the cooling mechanism. So there is duplication. Similarly, the fan mechanism, so that the air reaches us presents a double system. There is a ventilateur which emits air as soon as the vehicle is traveling at low speed or not at all, then it is the speed of the car which will send the air as soon as you drive faster. It's pretty clever isn't it?

Recurring heating problems on an Opel Omega

Broken thermostat

The concept is easy, if the thermostat which regulates the heat does not really capture the degree of heat of the cooling circuit, the latter is affected. Even if the thermostat of this Opel Omega does not rotate properly, the heating will still work. Because the natural heat of the engine will gradually increase, then the cooling circuit too, even without a thermostat. The only concern is that you can't really control the temperature.

Air shutters blocked on the Opel Omega

This is a problem 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 Opel Omega

You have now entered, the fan is only used at reduced speed and stopped. If it happens that this heating does not emit air at reduced speed and that nevertheless you discern a sound nevertheless, it is good that the fan will probably be screwed up. Normally, with a fast pace the heating of this Opel Omega should work. If it happens that the fan does not rotate at all it is better to replace it with a new one.

Blocked hoses

His symptoms turn out to be relatively obvious. As soon as your heating blows and creates little or no heat, the problem certainly comes from the hoses. These become obstructed over time and no longer allow hot water to reach the heating of this Opel Omega. In this situation, clean the hoses or put new ones.

Air pocket in the circuit of the Opel Omega

The symptom is identical to that of the hoses. If it happens that air bubbles have entered the circuit, the high temperature water will also have problems reaching the radiator of the heating of the Opel Omega. In this situation, you just need to purge the water circuit.

Conclusion

You now know where this problem may have come from. On the other hand it happens that the problem comes from another place, like the air duct of this cluttered Opel Omega, even a defective tap, however it is still rarer. You can write a comment in case this post was useful to you. Enjoy the road!