heater not working ford ka?

the dial on the console turns but does not work

DAZ
September 2010

Just replaced one today. Simple test is to remove the power connector from the valve - this should open the valve & give full heat. Beware the plastic parts of the valve become brittle with age and are easy to break. You need to bleed out the air afterwards - with a COLD engine, remove the pressure cap from the expansion tank & run for 2min MAXIMUM, topping up expansion tank as required, then replace the cap.

Handy Spanner
January 2010

yes definately second that. cost you about £25 for the part.

focusfh56
December 2009

power to the heater control valve is a pulsed feed depending on heater dial position (noid test light needed)heater control valve most likely faulty very very common ,it is mounted on top of bulkhead panel in centre 4 hoses attached.not repairable sealed unit.easy job!

mack
December 2009