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Broken heater on Vauxhall Astra
Can you tell me why the heater on my 2004 Vauxhall Astra only blows warm air on the highest setting? The temperature gauge is also refusing to work.
Asked on 24 November 2014 by michaelanderson87
Answered by
Honest John
Probably because the heater matrix is blocked with sludge so the hot coolant is not getting through.
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