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How To Fix Blend Doors ~ Install a Heater Core and Reseal The HVAC Box
How To Fix Blend Doors ~ Install a Heater Core and Reseal The HVAC Box

Blend door foam

If your MK3 or MK4 has no heat, no AC, or the controls don’t work, it may be due to the blend doors. From the factory the belt door is covered in foam to soften the door close, and divert air in the proper direction. Over time the foam breaks down and blows out the vents. Well it’s time to fix that. This is the most comprehensive guide to fixing blend doors out there.

Today I show you exactly how to disassemble the HVAC box, clean and recover all the doors, and reseal the box. All the products I used are listed below. There are plenty of other options out there,  but most of these items can be found easily online, or at your local Home Depot Motorsports.

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VW heater core clogged

VW heater core cloggedIt has been a while since the last “How VW Parts Fail” video. But I have an awesome one for you today. This is the time of year we see the most failing heater cores. That makes sense because this is the time of year that most folks start using their heat. There are a few things that a failing heater core can cause. We are going to jump right in and talk about how heater cores work, and how they fail!

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Join me as we break down:

  • What is a heater core
  • Where are most heater cores located
  • How do heater cores work?
  • The roll coolant plays
  • How heater cores fail
  • Can they cause a Check Engine Light when they fail?
  • Can you repair a heater core?
  • Diagnosing a bad heater core
  • Flushing a heater core
  • and more

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