heat

  1. 2013 Leon FR no cabin heat

    Having a heating problem with my Leon, I've seen threads on this before but nothing as specific as mine. 2 days ago I had a low coolant warning on the dash, checking it revealed the coolant tank was almost empty. It was last checked a few weeks ago, so is very odd to drop so much so suddenly. I...
  2. New Sportrider owner needs a sensecheck

    Hello, I am new to the forum so please be gentle. I have recently bought a 2012 Seat Ibiza (6J) 1.6 TDI Sportrider with 90k miles from a local dealer. I have a couple of questions please... 1. Heat - The car has been fitted with a new turbo after some issues with it before purchase. Went on a...
  3. ITzadamZz

    Heat Shield for 2015+ 1.2 Induction Kit

    Hi All, Currently I have a Forge Induction Kit for 2015+ on a 1.2 tsi engine This comes without a heatshield, and is directed away from the centre engine block. I may also add that i have a custom overrun (pops and bangs) mapped into my engine code:) I know that if cone induction kit without...
  4. Syerate

    Right and Left Vent Heat Differences

    Hello, I don't know if anyone has had or has a similar issue to this. But for some reason my right vents (driver) don't produce as much heat as the left vents (passenger). I have plugged a diagnostic tablet into the OBD connection and checked the actuator outputs and vent temperatures. The...
  5. constantin

    return coolant pipe

    Hi guys, i've recently (3 months) bought a seat leon 13 plate with about 91k miles (now close to 98k) and unfortunately start having problems. i've changed timing belt and water pump, oil and cabin filter (i want my car to work perfect). but recently there is no heat. did some research and...
  6. twintake heat wrap

    I've seen the gold heat wrap that some people use to wrap their intake pipework and was wondering if it insulates aswell as reflects radiative heat. I'd have thought the majority of the heat comes from convective heat transfer from the hot air under the bonnet rather than radiative heat...
  7. andy_lang

    Induction & heat soak?

    Hi all, Just wondering on a quick filter related question? A Mate just had his TT remapped and was running a K&N 57i kit, they were a VAG specialst and said that the cone filter was useless at high revs due to the tiny engine bay and the filter sucking in the cold air. He put his standard...
  8. ChrisGTL

    Jabba Air Heat Shield Pictures/Measurements

    Has anyone got one of these? I'm using the Jetex 80mm cone and want a heat shield making for it........thinking buying some sheet metal, polishing it up and cutting it out to fit.... If anyone has the Jabba one, or who has made their own up can you post pictures and even dimensions? Please...
  9. Invisible

    Heat Soak - Explaination/Fix?

    Hi All, I have seen many threads where people mention 'Heatsoak' which is causing them to lose power, particularly it seems on cars running Stg2 or higher remaps / higher performance Cupras etc. To my limited knowledge 'Heatsoak' is caused when 'warmer' air is drawn in and causes a...
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  11. ivo098

    Cone air filter heat shield with FMIC?

    I was wondering is there a point of installing heat shiled for my air intake (Apexi cone filter) as I have FMIC? It's logical the the air anyway is going to be cooled down by the bigger intercooler.
  12. James_LCR

    Revo Remap and Rolling Road - Heat Soak?

    Evening all, I had my car on the rolling road day today, and it saw 223.5 BHP with 209 lbf-ft as standard. I then had my car remapped (Revo Stage 1). After, we then put it back on the rollers and taken it for a spin with vag-com making sure the boost and timing etc was all correct, which...
  13. turbo silver heat surround

    anyone got a clue what the part number is for the turbo heat shield surround ( the silver material thing with press studs ) mine is proper knackered..any help please..
  14. Heat shield

    Heat shield has come off do I really need it , and will the car fail it mot with it seat Ibiza gti cupra sport 8v
  15. Rear Silencer Heat Shield

    Hi Guys, My rear silencer heat shield is loose and missing bolts, as i'm missing the bolts i've no idea what they look like, not even sure what the part number is to order, can anyone help me out? Seat Ibiza Cupra TDI '05
  16. Do you have to use heat resistant paint on brakes?

    Just did a search and some people say you have to use heat resistant paint on brembos when you refurb them and some don't. Confussed. I would have thort that you do but what does everyone think? if so what is the best stuff to use and where from? do you need to prime? Might just pay someone...
  17. Climate control fault (no windscreen blow or heat)

    My Ibiza 2004 has developed a fault. It has been cold recently (often -5 at night). The climate control now will not blow any hot air (the fan works, and the speed changes). The ventilation directors also do not change as expected. I cannot get any air up onto the windscreen, and when...
  18. teeth2k

    No heat from blower

    Hi iv got a problem with the cars heating. I'm not getting any heat from it unless i'm doing around 60-70 but as soon as I slow down it blows cold air. Can anyone give me ideas to look at to solve this issue oh yeh 16v with ac
  19. Car takes almost ten minutes to heat up, is this normal?

    By contrast my parents car (Celica) heats up in about 10 seconds, and if I remember correctly my old 306 took less than a minute too! My dad's suggested getting a new thermastat, and even though Lee has put up a great guide (thanks Lee) it still seems like it's quite a difficult job and...
  20. Fisher

    Cigarette Lighter- Electric YES, Heat - No

    My cigarette lighter works and I plug my sat nav and my phone charger in....thats fine. It doesn't work very well at all when you attempt to light a cigarette with it. Any ideas>
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