[s-cars] No Heat at Idle?

[Brent Henry]

Thanks Bob,

I will check the coolant level, but last week when I checked, it was good.
If there was an air pocket wouldn't that cause the coolant temp gauge to
read low as well?  The temp gauge is reading normal.

Brent.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Rossato" <bob.rossato at att.net>
To: "Brent Henry" <thehenrys at sympatico.ca>; <v6-12v at audifans.com>
Cc: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2005 2:08 PM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] No Heat at Idle?


> Sounds like an air pocket.  How's your coolant level?  Even if the coolant
level looks okay you should try adding some as it would help remove any air
pockets that might be in the system.  If the level readjusts after driving
around, just keep adding a little bit daily until the level no longer drops
down, though make sure you don't have any leaks as well.
>
> Bob
>
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "Brent Henry" <thehenrys at sympatico.ca>
> > I have a 1995 A6Q 2.8, up until this year, the heater has been
fantastic...
> > very hot regardless of the temperature outside.  Which is great in
Canadian
> > winters.  However, this year, the heater blows cold air while the car is
idling
> > (even with the engine up to normal operating temp)?  Once I begin to
drive,
> > the hot air begins to blow just like normal?
> >
> > What could be causing this?
> > Brent Henry.
>