Heater Problem ? Or maybe not ?

Hello All,

I'm currently driving a F430 that is from 2006. I'm more that satisfied with it.
It has 16500km on the clock and is running fine.

With the winter coming in France, I have noticed something.
I get heat (adjusting the temp knob) ONLY when the A/C is ON.

If I switch the A/C off, I get a quite fresh temperature and even with the knob set to MAX --> No heat.

1st: Is this a normal way of working ?
2nd: Can someone try on his car, and give his feedback ?

Many thanks in advance.

Cyril

 

Hello Cyril.

With my 360 i have the same.
With airco i can blow cold and hot but when i push the "stop" button, no heat or cold, just fresh air ( from outside )

Greetings,

Dirk/Marbella

 

+1

 

Thank you both for your feedback.

Are there any F430 owners that could also bring some input in this thread ? ;-) That would make the threat complet for the 360/430 section.

Ciao tutti.

Cyril

 

http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=149586

 

Since you're essentially driving a 360 with a bigger engine and a body kit, the exercise would be moot.
The heater snafu is normal.

 

The a/c compressor needs to be on to blow heat.

 

Thanks to all of you.