Suspect Heater matrix

  1. Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Stoke Posts: 101 52 plate saxo vtr, 10 plate i10 (the wifes)
    #1
    Hi guys, just bought my 1st Vtr, and have already replaced the N/S Driveshaft, aint even left the drive way yet.

    When sitting inside the car there is a funny smell and the passenger side footwell, rubber mat has some moisture on it, and the carpet has what looks like mould. (Dont know untill further inspection).

    Was wondering if it turns out to be the matrixs that gone how much of a job is it to do?

    Saxo Vtr 2002.

    Would appreciate a "How to guide", if there is one.

    Cheers

    Kris_VTR
  2. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810
    #2
    you have to remove the dash to get to it ive heard. you sure its not a sunroof/ or aerial leak? is the heating still working?
  3. Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 330
    #3
    just bypass it for now untill it drys out and you can get another.
    were the two pipes go in from the engine bay just join them with abit of pipe.
    good luck.at least you can get it off your drive
  4. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #4
    Get a torch & look up under the dash(passenger side)is the easiest & look for any signs of water etc.

    Steve.
  5. Established Member Joined: Mar 2007 Middlesbrough Posts: 1186 mazda 3 mps
    #5
    buy some forte, i imagine if you go to your local independent french garage they will sell the stuff... used this and the results were that it sealed the matrix and no more leaks.
    another sign that its the matrix is that have you always have to have the blowers on the window due to like condensation?
  6. Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Stoke Posts: 101 52 plate saxo vtr, 10 plate i10 (the wifes)
    #6
    Right guys, just woke up after a 12 hour night shift, gonna get sum breakfast then off out to battle the weather and find out wat is goin on in the passeneger foot well.

    Wil keep u updated