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How to fix ones heater Matrix?
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 12:02 pm
by Onne
Since I have flushed my heater Matrix, there is a slight coolant loss, behind the dashboard. But the rear of the heater is not wet, so that counts out the hoses.
Which only leaves the matrix to blame.
Very important, I have got the small round heater, as fitted to Deluxe series II
Can I replace just the matrix, or do I have to replace the complte thing.
The latter not to be preferred, as it is a very nice heater to look at
Just for some extra info, there doesn't seem to be any pressure build up, I can remove the rdaiaotor cap at all times, without my face getting a steam clean
Onne
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 12:48 pm
by HarryMango
Hi Onne
Yes you can replace just the Matrix - you can replace it with another MM/S11 one or the later 948 (S111) one - this looks slightly different but is a direct replacement and you cant see it when fitted.
Rog
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 1:31 pm
by Onne
cool, and where to obtain such an item? I can't seem to recall ESM having them
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 4:24 pm
by HarryMango
You can't get them new from regular suppliers - if you're very lucky - new old stock - otherwise its 2nd hand - the heaters come up regularly on ebay. Otherwise you can get your matrix repaired by a radiator specialist.
Rog
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 8:30 pm
by rayofleamington
I flushed my heater today too - I now have a stream running through the footwells (out of the matrix - SII round gold heater - snap!)
Unfortunately I have only 3 days to sort a replacement!!!
I opened this thread hoping to see something like 'oh yes, ESM have them in stock ready to exchange...
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 10:24 pm
by Onne
Well, I'd better disconnect the poor thing, and have it recored..
Onne
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 6:24 am
by Shawn
I got several funny looks and refusals when I tried radiator specialists over here with the same problem.
Gave up and fited an aftermarket period unit.
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 6:29 am
by Onne
Don't say that! I was talking to my radfix man, and he said it wouldn't be a problem
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 12:05 pm
by rayofleamington
Don't say that! I was talking to my radfix man, and he said it wouldn't be a problem
The problem is that it isn't a flat panel matrix like the later ones - it is a very funky round thing which gives almost no chance to reach most areas apart from those at the outside.
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 1:44 pm
by Cam
Ray, I have a few (unknown quantity heaters) of that type if you get desparate.