heater in a Ford Ka

[osh]

Our Ka does not seem to be warming up, and now its getting cold outside, this is a bit of a problem.

Any suggestions as to what the problem may be. Could it be the heater matrix?

Any suggestions as to difficulty (if I can do it myself!)/ cost (if I cannot do it myself!!!)/ time (not including time to fix my first mistakes if I bodge your first suggestions!!!!!!) to fix whatever you suggest it may be?

Cheers

[woodchopper]

Fiestas are fitted with a heater control valve - it wouldn't surprise me if they are fitted to the Ka also - not expensive and easy enough to replace.
Most likely that it is faulty if fitted.

[tigga]

woodchopper is exactly right, the ka is fitted with the same heater control valve as the fiesta. It costs around �40 from ford or �10 from a breakers (if you can find a breakers with any left !) It takes half an hour max (dead easy) but you must ensure the serial number begins with the same four figures 96fw or 98fu - otherwise your car will overheat, the number is printed on the valve body, wich is located near the wiper motor at the centre of the bulkhead onder the bonnet.

[osh]

cheers guys, I will have a look into it!