Re: [DML] Re: Cold air from under the dash on passenger side.

[Marc Levy <malevy_nj@xxxxxxxxx>]

I did not adjust the temperature, but the system was
off and he was driving while I observed the cold air. 
It is coming from behind the box (firewall side), and
as I said when I push the flap in with my finger.

--- dmc_5180 <dmc_5180@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Marc, 
> 
> Does he have heat when the temp control knob is all
> the way hot?
> What about a working heater valve. Could it be stuck
> closed. 
> Or is the cold air just coming from some place it
> shouldn't?
> Usually, it is uncrontrolled heat coming from the
> back of the
>  heater box when the foam becomes detached. Cold air
> would 
> be unusual.
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Marc Levy
> <malevy_nj@...> wrote:
> >
> > Fellow DMA member asked me to help them with this
> > problem..  Lots of cold air on the passenger side
> > coming from behind the air box.
> > 
> > At first I thought maybe it was the seal around
> the
> > heater core/freon tubes... but if you stick you
> hand
> > up under the dash and push open the little door
> > (recirculate?) LOTS of cold air comes out.
> > 
> > I have had the airbox out of a few cars, but don't
> > recall the details of the foam insulators and
> such.  
> > 
> > Anyone have photos of the inside of the box they
> can
> > share?  I want to make sure removal of the box is
> > needed to fix this problem.
> > 
> > Thanks.

------------------------------------

To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address:
moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx

For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com

To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/

<*> Your email settings:
    Individual Email | Traditional

<*> To change settings online go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join
    (Yahoo! ID required)

<*> To change settings via email:
    mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
    mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
    dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
    http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/