Heating problems with a land rover discovery v8 model 1996?

Can anyone advise me to what the problem maybe? The heating system is not warming up (however it did come on for a short time the other day) The hand break sign on the dash display is permenantely on and i dont know if this is just a coincidence or if there is a electrical problem or if its the thermostat thats packed in. I am still using the car which also runs as LPG and wonder if i shouldn't. Please let me know if you have an idea whats wrong with the car. ThanksHeating problems with a land rover discovery v8 model 1996?
new thermostat and free up the switch on your handbrake it is stuck.LPG is a dirty gas to burn and generates a lot of water vapour ,the carburation system can get blocked with a grey grease like sediment generated by the lpg.its ok to use if you get it for nothing working for BOC,AIR PRODUCTS OR CALOR.You can test the thermostat in a bucket of water.
Carburation on a '96 V8? its injected! and you should still check your brake fluid levels to be on the safe side.

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Heating problems with a land rover discovery v8 model 1996?
You mean you'r not wearing the thermal undies,?

I told you last time this happened get yourself some thermals and stop frying your bacon on the engine ! that wont help any either.

As for the handbrake ....I have seen the size of your handbag, if you try lifting it out from between the seats you may be able to reach the handbrake properly...Tee Hee.

Have a good crimbo, ring me if you need to borrow the Ford, Will try and get over to see you between Xmas and new year.Love from Me and the boyz.
Probably the stat stuck open - you can always tell if the radiator top hose starts to get warm as soon as the engine is started - just need a replacement.



The hand brake sign is also used to indicate low fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir, quite common as the pads wear.Heating problems with a land rover discovery v8 model 1996?
Sounds like the handbrake switch located under or in front of the handbrake lever is faulty. The heater problem could be several things, first the control for the heater may have become disconnected, second its possible that the heater control valve has blocked up with dirt/rust, third the thermostat in the engine is faulty.

Ja.
its always hard to tell for sure..but l would say coincidence....it could be that the themostat need replacing....clever bit of kit it sits in the water flow and has a wax filled inside...it is normally closed so that from start up the water circulates slowly and so the engine warms up quicker, as the wax melts in the heated water it allows the valve to open and full circulation starts ...to your heater as well..but if its stuck....well the rest is plain...no circulation =no heat.they cost pennies and are available from any decent car outlet...as regards the light on....i would just sit in the car and have a few goes on the handbrake..it sounds like the switch is stuck....or maybe its failed either way it should not be too much dosh...providing your brakes are ok.....not smelling like three day old fish when you get out???? if they are then get em checked...if not then it should be ok to drive....
All of the above and wear gloves! Mine is temperamental too!
Cheapest and easiest thing to do is check your coolant level. We tend to forget in the winter because with cooler temps, engine overheating isn't as prevalent. But the coolant runs the heat as well- make sure it is full. If it's not, you will only get spotty heat at best.



You can also check the thermostat- as if it is malfunctioning it may not be opening enough to allow the heater core to warm up.