SEAT Alhambra (1996 - 2009) - 02 TDiSE engine temperature - running cool

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Tue 15 Sep 2009 20:57
02 TDiSE engine temperature - running cool - alanclarke
I've got a Alahambra TDiSE 2002, the engine hardly ever heats up which affects fuel economy. It as been to different garages including main agents and the thermostat has been changed 4 times, I've disconnected 1 of the radiator fans and put cardboard in front of the radiator but it still doesn't warm up. The heater only gets warm. I can sit in traffic on a hot day and the water and oil temperature gauges hardly move off the stop. Anybody got any suggestions.

Edited by Pugugly on 15/09/2009 at 23:57

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Tue 15 Sep 2009 23:53
engine temperature - fredthefifth
Sounds like the booster heater isn't working. Have a look at the forums on the link below - there is loads on it. The booster heater is a small diesel powered external heater under the nearside rear wing. It comes on when the external temperature drops below circa 10C and the water temp is below 75C IIRC. The most common problem is the glowplug needs replacing - about £50. I have heard that main dealers advise replcement of the whole unit at much mich more, but its is rarely necessary.

www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/

Hope this helps.
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