
How a heater works on a Citroen Osmose
In the middle of winter it is a definite asset on the way to work. And when the latter does not turn out well it is easily noticed. So before knowing where the problem comes from, you will need to know how it works on your Citroen Osmose, at least its principle. The heating uses engine temperature to heat the personalised tour, and in most cases of the cooling mechanism. In fact it is a two in one. Similarly, the fan mechanism, so that the heat reaches us also has a double use. It's the ventilateur which sends the heat as soon as the car is running at low speed or is stopped, and it is the speed of the vehicle that will send the heat when you drive faster. Well designed, right?
Recurring heating problems on a Citroen Osmose
Broken thermostat
The concept is simple, in the case where the thermostat which regulates the temperature does not capture well the degree of heat of the water in the circuit, the latter is affected. Even if your Citroen Osmose's thermostat no longer works correctly, the heating will work normally. Quite simply because the temperature coming from the engine will gradually increase, so the water circuit in the same way, whether the thermostat works or not. The only annoyance is that you can't really change the air temperature.
Air shutters blocked on the Citroen Osmose
This is a problem that occurs fairly 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 Citroen Osmose
As you can imagine, the fan only works at reduced speed and stopped. If this heater does not emit air at reduced speed and yet you still hear its noise, it is good that the fan will most likely be broken. Normally, thanks to a higher speed, the heating of your Citroen Osmose should work. If the fan does not rotate in any way, it is better to change it.
Blocked hoses
The clues turn out to be relatively obvious. In case your heating works but does not generate little or no hot air, the problem must undoubtedly come from the hoses. They become clogged over time and no longer allow hot water to heat your Citroen Osmose. So wash the hoses or put new ones.
Air pocket in the Citroen Osmose circuit
The syndrome will be the same as those of the hoses. If air pockets are inserted inside the circuit, high temperature water also has problems reaching the radiator of the heating of this Citroen Osmose. So it is necessary to purge the circuit.
Conclusion
You now understand where this problem may have come from. That said it does happen that the reason came from another part, such as the air duct of your congested Citroen Osmose, or a defective tap, but it is still less frequent. Do not hesitate to leave a comment in case this post was useful to you. Good walk !