Hardgraf 0 Posted November 19, 2008 Hello again So my crappy Sony headunit gave up. Then It started smoking so I removed it. On inspection it appears to have been leaked on and consequently has burnt out. Anyboy else experienced this? Want to make sure I cure the leak before installing a new head unit. Thanks Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,002 Posted November 19, 2008 Leaky heater matrix will be the cause - it sits pretty much above the stereo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Last Legend 0 Posted November 19, 2008 Anthony spot on as usual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLPoomobile 958 Posted November 19, 2008 Yep, another great bit of French design Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinuk 2 Posted November 19, 2008 been that had tht.. dip ur finger in it and lick to double check Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MerlinGTI 3 Posted November 19, 2008 I just had the same problem, it is indeed the matrix. £35 from GSF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,655 Posted November 19, 2008 at least they didn't do what fiat did and place some vital electronics under there, common Airbag ecu failure if a heater matrix goes on the Brava/Bravo/marea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardgraf 0 Posted November 20, 2008 Great cheers guys. I'll find some time to sort it this weekend. Still going strong Mei at 1500 miles now. Found some Gates Vulcoflex hose which has cured the radiator top hose issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,655 Posted November 20, 2008 excellent news tom sorry I couldn't solve it before you got the car back. heater matrix replacement its too difficult in 205 thankfully, just be careful not to drain the contents of the cooling system into the footwell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainP 2 Posted November 21, 2008 I had this on my 1st GTI, swapped the heater matrix and it was still doing it!! Turned out to be water coming down the windscreen scuttle panel and through the fan hole. I unblocked the water outlet holes and it was fine after that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ren 0 Posted November 21, 2008 I had this on my 1st GTI, swapped the heater matrix and it was still doing it!! Turned out to be water coming down the windscreen scuttle panel and through the fan hole. I unblocked the water outlet holes and it was fine after that. Glad you've mentioned that, my glovebox fills up with water and as I've tried everything to find the leak that was my last thought but wasn't sure if it was possible. Looks like scuttle off time then. Ren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardgraf 0 Posted November 26, 2008 Looks like it is the heater matrix as there's now a puddle of coolant in the passenger footwell! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
