Andyman220

Hi mate yeah I tried that first that’s when I discovered my matrix was blocked stripping it down again on Wednesday I’ll post my results haha

Update changed the matrix wasn’t a bad job in all honesty but still not blowing hot air just aired. Going to replace the blending flaps next

Did you ever find a solution to this?

Hey, I’ve been having the exact same fault with my car I’ve just changed the matrix and now it blows luke warm. Upon further inspection. we found that the blending flaps can be to blame for this as they are prone to stick on cold or luke warm. The thermostat in my opinion doesn’t seem like something to change if the car is running well ie not over heater or taking too long to warm up I hope this helps

Oh well your sorted then take it back to the dealer and let them sort it! The thing with auto boxes is there so complex it could literally be a number of things but from previous experience with auto cars I always start with the fluid level as the boa works on pressure then I’d check for any leaks and so on.

Try checking your fluid level, if that fails you really need to take it to a specialist

Is the car automatic or manual??

Hey guys, I’m a new member here so sorry if I missed a previous thread, my car heater stopped working a few months back I have an a3 1.6 tdi I have looked online and did a flush on the matrix and no water would pass through it. I have bought a new matrix just abit unsure as how to strip the centre console to get to it does anyone have any pictures of then doing it or anything just to help me out??