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How a heater works on a Smart For-us

In the middle of winter, it is our best ally on the road when going to work. And when the latter does not work well we regret it easily. So to understand where the problem came from, you will have to understand how it works on your Smart For-us, at least in a simplified way. The heating use the engine temperature to be able to raise the temperature of the personalised tour, and in most cases the cooling device. In fact this system has several functions. Also, the fan device, so that the heat comes into the passenger compartment also has a duplication. There is a ventilateur which sends heat as soon as the car is moving slowly or is stationary, and it is the speed of the vehicle that allows the heat to be sent when you are traveling faster. Well designed, right?

Recurring problems with heating on a Smart For-us

Broken thermostat

The idea is affordable, in the event that the thermostat which regulates the temperature does not really measure the temperature of the water in the circuit, the latter is affected. Even if the thermostat of your Smart For-us does not turn properly, the heating will still work. Because the temperature coming from the engine will gradually increase, and the water circuit too, whether it is regulated or not. The only problem is that you won't be able to really set the temperature.

Air flaps blocked on the Smart For-us

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 Smart For-us

As you will understand, the fan is effective only at low speed and when stopped. If this heater is no longer sending heat at low speed but you can still hear its noise, it means your fan is definitely screwed up. Normally, thanks to more speed the heating of your Smart For-us will work. If the fan does not turn at all, it should be changed.

Blocked hoses

His clues turn out to be pretty straightforward. When your heater turns on but does not heat up or very slightly, the problem is most likely with the hoses. These clog up over time and no longer allow hot water to reach your heating of your Smart For-us. In this case, clean the hoses or replace them with new ones.

Air pocket in the Smart For-us circuit

The syndrome is found to be the same as those of the hoses. If air bubbles are stored in the circuit, the hot water will also have difficulty reaching the heater radiator of the Smart For-us. In this case, it is necessary to purge the water circuit.

Conclusion

You now know where this problem may be coming from. However, it happens that the problem comes from another place, for example the air duct of your Smart For-us blocked, or a defective tap, however it is nevertheless less frequent. You can write a comment if this post has been useful to you. Good walk !