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Old 19-07-2006   #1
 
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Heater cold/warm

I have just brought my first Fiat a Tipo 1.4 - 1990, RHD. The heater in the car is not very good only warm air blows out without the fan on when the fan is on its cold.
I have also noticed the temperature gauge only gets to about 60 oC.
I would be greatful of any help or ideas.
Also what sort of kms are these motors usually good for?
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Re: Heater cold/warm

Sounds like a stuck thermostat. Quite easy to change on a 1.4 I would think.
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Re: Heater cold/warm

yup could be a stuck thermostat easy to test take it out put it in a cup pour boiling water over it see if it opens.if you buy a winter one it will open quicker and you get warmer quicker i think they have for [eg 25c] temp they open at stamped on them .as for how long a car will last well look after it and who nows i change the oil in our cars every 5ooo miles had our last fiat 10 years only ever needed a clutch .hope this helps
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Re: Heater cold/warm

I don't suppose your model has air conditioning by any chance? just a thought that it may have been left on if you only just got the car..
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