Thread: 300 Tdi Heater Fault

Originally Posted by WillsTdi

At least a lack of warm air doesn't constitute a roadworthy certificate failure here in NSW.

Are you sure?

When I wanted to register my D1 in WA, I found I would have to have the heater fixed - so I left it registered in NSW. I eventually fixed it when it came back to Sydney.

Originally Posted by p38arover

Are you sure?

When I wanted to register my D1 in WA, I found I would have to have the heater fixed - so I left it registered in NSW. I eventually fixed it when it came back to Sydney.

Yeah Ron, my mechanic says as long as the blower works that is all that is required here in NSW for a pink slip pass. I'll get the heater sorted next year before Winter

I believe in Vic it would not pass a RWC.

Originally Posted by d2dave

I believe in Vic it would not pass a RWC.

It will depend on the tester but i know of one d1 that recently passed with a bypassed heater , as long as it can demist (dont need heat for that) i cant see a problem.

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Originally Posted by loanrangie

It will depend on the tester but i know of one d1 that recently passed with a bypassed heater , as long as it can demist (dont need heat for that) i cant see a problem.

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That's what my mechanic said too. Just run the aircon and it will demist. I will get it sorted, but not till next year. Its just a comfort thing, and besides, my pain meds keep me warm!

Just know that it doesn't have to be a dash out job to replace the matrix / heater core. Some cutting of aluminium lines and removal of a few brackets will allow you to slide it towards the drivers footwell like an old 8 track cassette. Do a search on this forum, theres a lot of info on that fix - its the info I used and took me less than a day.