Survey: Just how "ineffective" is standard for heat blower?, Max Defrost = no front blower on = no air coming out of vents Options

[MikeInMunich]

Happy First Sunday of the Oktberfest Gentlemen! PROST, from Munich! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge6.gif)

Curious about this almost comical "instruction on our ventilation controls..."MAX DEFROST, upper levels left, lower lever right"...I was thinking, how is this correct, when the upper lever left turns the blower onto the windshield OFF?!

So I found this thread...

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/lofiversion/i...php?t75480.html

and then I went out and tested to see how much warm air from the back is actually blowing out of the vents at the windshield. Virtually NONE was coming out at all.

So...before I go seeking the possible reason, I'm curious about others' results for this same test. What is the best / normal (stock) result here? The hoses in the compartment were OK. I haven't checked those under the car or the dash yet.

How much more effective would a stronger blower be? Power / spec suggestions?

Thanks guys, and have a great Sunday!

Mike in Munich

[saigon71]

Yeah, check your hoses.

I've got a completely stock setup, with the engine bay blower fan on the drivers side. Without the fan, I get plenty of hot airflow when the RPM's are up and the levers are in the "defrost" position. With the aux fan engaged, I get decent airflow at idle, but nothing like when the engine revs.

I've been caught in quite a few downpours. While it gets very uncomfortable in the cabin, the stock system does a good job of keeping the windshield clear of fog.