How hot is your heater?

Scootersp · Nov 6th, 2016, 19:09

Just wondering how warm people's xc60's heaters get?

Mines a 175 bhp fwd 2009 version if it makes a difference, just seems a bit Luke warm (certainly compared to my weekend petrol car anyway) even on 'Hi' setting. There is no issue of window clearing and it gets generally pleasant after a while and initially it's helped by heated seats, just if you got in and wanted to really warm things up for a cold shivering passenger the option doesn't seem to be there?

Is mine below par compared to yours is essentially my question?

bobby2000 · Nov 6th, 2016, 20:00

I find mine needs a good 10 minutes to get hot against my Peugeot's which only takes about 5 minutes at most, a different sort of system I guess. I think the Peugeot's heater gets it heat before the thermostat opens rather than after, I might be wrong, but Pugs heaters definitely warm up a lot quicker.

wilbydoughboy · Nov 6th, 2016, 23:41

If I want speedy warm up I turn air con off and max heat setting with blower 2/3rds on. I can feel warmth after a couple of minutes but I would say 5 to 10 minutes to get really hot. I put seats on 1 bar to warm passenger as the other settings get too hot but I never get really hot air to the feet setting. I had a Humber Sceptre and the heater for the feet was the best.

Scootersp · Nov 7th, 2016, 12:59

Ta chaps, I agree on the heated seat 1 bar is plenty!

Mine just seems to lack the ability to make it too hot if you know what I mean? so whilst I'm not cold ever, if I drive for an hour with it on 'Hi' it still seems it's 'just right' and not overly hot. Most other cars you can make it unbearably hot after a time.

After searching on here I'm going to vacuum the sensor on the dash in case that's fluffed up.

wimorrison · Nov 7th, 2016, 15:05

vacuum the sensor but don't poke anything into it - not a simple repair as I know from experience on a v70!

wimorrison · Nov 7th, 2016, 19:40

Checked mine tonight and can say it is hot - very hot!

I turned the heater up to max, blower to max and redirected everything to the centre vents. I also changed the display to elegance so I could see the engine temperature.

The air started to get warm within a few hundred yards, but stayed relatively cool for a mile or so, then as the garage rose the temperature rose - there was a noticeable jump just before normal operating temp was reached and at that point the air got very hot - this was about 5 miles into the journey.

Try this and see if your behaves similarly?

Scootersp · Nov 8th, 2016, 10:42

I can't switch to see engine temps (I don't think) on my older model.

It was icy this morning and cleared things fine, it just doesn't get super warm from the blowers no matter what I try. It does get warmer the longer I drive, and also I'm not sure on this but I think it's warmer if I drive the car harder, eg compared to when I'm stuck in traffic idling...maybe thermostat issues, is that common?

Still need to vacuum first, i'll try that asap.

Scootersp · Dec 13th, 2016, 12:48

Ok a little follow up for future searchers.

A hoover of the internal sensor seemed to improve things at little (possible placebo!?)

Also noticed more that at higher revs motorway 70mph cruising it was better, or generally when in more of a hurry, compared to ambling or in traffic.

This weekend I get the "Coolant system service required". Now I had this for a few days a week or so after I got the car back in Mar/April time this year, but it went away and never returned until now!

When it does this, there is no noticeable difference when driving. I did notice though that on a short hop round to a friends (ie engine still stone cold on arrival) that the front engine/rad fan continued to run on. I have looked this up and seen this is a 'fail safe' mode, ie when the system is confused it's better to play it safe and cool everything!

Then on the way to work today, the same warning popped up (within a few hundred yards) however half way through the commute the message was no longer stored again. (possibly coincidentally the heater was working very well at this point)

I will obviously keep this updated, but I suspect an intermittent issue with the coolant sensor or issue with the thermostat (which I've research and typically found it's in a right pita place on my particular model).

Warkman · Dec 13th, 2016, 14:44

The only thing I find is that the heated fro
nt screen is a lot slower to operate than the one did in my S-Max

Nothing wrong with it, just a little slower

lordlichfield · Dec 13th, 2016, 14:52

I find the HFS slow too. I had a Galaxy with it and it worked much faster on the Galaxy. Also I think the fan speed isn't powerful enough. And then warm up time. With all the other gubbins on my car can take 20 minutes to get operating temp on a cold day.

Nov 6th, 2016, 19:09	#1
Scootersp Junior Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2019 17:49 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Guildford	How hot is your heater? Just wondering how warm people's xc60's heaters get? Mines a 175 bhp fwd 2009 version if it makes a difference, just seems a bit Luke warm (certainly compared to my weekend petrol car anyway) even on 'Hi' setting. There is no issue of window clearing and it gets generally pleasant after a while and initially it's helped by heated seats, just if you got in and wanted to really warm things up for a cold shivering passenger the option doesn't seem to be there? Is mine below par compared to yours is essentially my question?

Nov 6th, 2016, 20:00	#2
bobby2000 VOC Member Last Online: Jan 12th, 2024 18:30 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seaford View Photos By: bobby2000	I find mine needs a good 10 minutes to get hot against my Peugeot's which only takes about 5 minutes at most, a different sort of system I guess. I think the Peugeot's heater gets it heat before the thermostat opens rather than after, I might be wrong, but Pugs heaters definitely warm up a lot quicker. __________________ 2018 XC60 T5 Inscription, Polestar, Air Suspension, Pilot assist, Intellisafe Pro, Front Parking Assist, 360 Camera, Denim Blue, Dark Tinted and Laminated glass. Power child locks. Tempa spare. Smart fortwo brabus 451. Remapped to 130bhp.

Nov 6th, 2016, 23:41	#3
wilbydoughboy Senior Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 19:47 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilby	If I want speedy warm up I turn air con off and max heat setting with blower 2/3rds on. I can feel warmth after a couple of minutes but I would say 5 to 10 minutes to get really hot. I put seats on 1 bar to warm passenger as the other settings get too hot but I never get really hot air to the feet setting. I had a Humber Sceptre and the heater for the feet was the best. __________________ Volvo XC60 2.4 Drive SE 2010

Nov 7th, 2016, 15:05	#5
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	vacuum the sensor but don't poke anything into it - not a simple repair as I know from experience on a v70! __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Nov 7th, 2016, 19:40	#6
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	Checked mine tonight and can say it is hot - very hot! I turned the heater up to max, blower to max and redirected everything to the centre vents. I also changed the display to elegance so I could see the engine temperature. The air started to get warm within a few hundred yards, but stayed relatively cool for a mile or so, then as the garage rose the temperature rose - there was a noticeable jump just before normal operating temp was reached and at that point the air got very hot - this was about 5 miles into the journey. Try this and see if your behaves similarly? __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Nov 7th, 2016, 12:59	#4
Scootersp Junior Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2019 17:49 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Guildford	Ta chaps, I agree on the heated seat 1 bar is plenty! Mine just seems to lack the ability to make it too hot if you know what I mean? so whilst I'm not cold ever, if I drive for an hour with it on 'Hi' it still seems it's 'just right' and not overly hot. Most other cars you can make it unbearably hot after a time. After searching on here I'm going to vacuum the sensor on the dash in case that's fluffed up.

Nov 8th, 2016, 10:42	#7
Scootersp Junior Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2019 17:49 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Guildford	I can't switch to see engine temps (I don't think) on my older model. It was icy this morning and cleared things fine, it just doesn't get super warm from the blowers no matter what I try. It does get warmer the longer I drive, and also I'm not sure on this but I think it's warmer if I drive the car harder, eg compared to when I'm stuck in traffic idling...maybe thermostat issues, is that common? Still need to vacuum first, i'll try that asap.

Dec 13th, 2016, 12:48	#8
Scootersp Junior Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2019 17:49 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Guildford	Ok a little follow up for future searchers. A hoover of the internal sensor seemed to improve things at little (possible placebo!?) Also noticed more that at higher revs motorway 70mph cruising it was better, or generally when in more of a hurry, compared to ambling or in traffic. This weekend I get the "Coolant system service required". Now I had this for a few days a week or so after I got the car back in Mar/April time this year, but it went away and never returned until now! When it does this, there is no noticeable difference when driving. I did notice though that on a short hop round to a friends (ie engine still stone cold on arrival) that the front engine/rad fan continued to run on. I have looked this up and seen this is a 'fail safe' mode, ie when the system is confused it's better to play it safe and cool everything! Then on the way to work today, the same warning popped up (within a few hundred yards) however half way through the commute the message was no longer stored again. (possibly coincidentally the heater was working very well at this point) I will obviously keep this updated, but I suspect an intermittent issue with the coolant sensor or issue with the thermostat (which I've research and typically found it's in a right pita place on my particular model).

Dec 13th, 2016, 14:44	#9
Warkman Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2017 13:19 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Leamington spa	The only thing I find is that the heated fro nt screen is a lot slower to operate than the one did in my S-Max Nothing wrong with it, just a little slower __________________ V70 XC SE, registered 18/03/2002, sort of greenish in colour, B5244T3 2.4 200BHP, AW55 Auto gearbox, 113,800 miles currently. Plus New XC60 R-Design Lux Nav D4 AWD in Passion Red Mileage currently 50 miles and living every mile

Dec 13th, 2016, 14:52	#10
lordlichfield Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2017 23:22 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London	I find the HFS slow too. I had a Galaxy with it and it worked much faster on the Galaxy. Also I think the fan speed isn't powerful enough. And then warm up time. With all the other gubbins on my car can take 20 minutes to get operating temp on a cold day.

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