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> How to Distinguish a SoCal 914 Owner, from the rest
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post Jan 2 2013, 11:35 AM
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No, it's not the amount of rust. It's the ability to properly operate your heater controls. No (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) It was a cold day yesterday A.M. during our run. I asked 3 other guy's in our group, "What is the proper positioning of these knobs for heat". Got 3 different answers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Jan 2 2013, 12:08 PM
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If I can make it to one of your dawn patrols (sans my 914 at this point), then I'll show you! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

It's actually pretty cool, cuz you can put cold/cool air on your face & heat below, which comes in handy on long drives where you want to stay warm but not get drowsy from hot/warm air in your face/eyes! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

The 914 is the only car I've had or driven that was set up to do this (including many rentals on biz trips over the years).
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post Jan 2 2013, 12:10 PM
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I always thought it went like this:

Top lever controls the fan speed control (fresh air fan)

Middle (Red) lever is the temperature control (L=Cold, R=Hot)

Bottom lever controls direction (L=Under dash vents, R=Windshield defrost vents)

The console lever adjacent to the shift lever opens heat valves in engine compartment, allows heat from engine to enter the fresh air venting system. There's also a switch on this lever to power up the fan motor in the engine compartment.
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post Jan 2 2013, 12:23 PM
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Jan 2 2013, 10:10 AM) *

I always thought it went like this:

Top lever controls the fan speed control (fresh air fan) <--- in front trunk/cowl

Middle (Red) lever is the temperature control (L=Cold, R=Hot)

v-- Middle area is varying % of Both & far ends are heat to one direction up/down only

Bottom lever controls direction (L=Under dash vents, R=Windshield defrost vents)


Pull up for heat, further up for more heat from flappers, max @ top - fan in engine bay comes on as soon as it engages heat with the heater control box flappers ---v

The console lever adjacent to the shift lever opens heat valves in engine compartment, allows heat from engine to enter the fresh air venting system. There's also a switch on this lever to power up the fan motor in the engine compartment. Dash & floor controls give you 2 points of heat control, which most folks forget to get both adjusted to comfort.


In addition to the bolded notes with additional info above, you can retro fit any pre-75 914 with the y-branch at the engine bay fan with a hose to the passenger side heat supply tube in the longs. (this was std. in 75-76) for more cabin heat.
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post Jan 2 2013, 12:27 PM
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This morning was 24 degrees F when I drove to work. I have these levers down to an art. This information is for a stock 914 that has all working parts.

DASH:
Top lever (Fresh air fan):
Left - No freah air
Center - Fresh air no fan
Right - Three fresh air fan speeds

DASH:
Middle Lever (fresh air location):
Left - Fresh air to feet
Middle - Fresh air to vents
Right - Fresh air to windshield

DASH:
Bottom Lever "mine is red" (Warm Air when red floor knob is pulled):
Left - Warm air to feet
Middle - Warm air to vents
Right - Warm air to windshield

FLOOR:
Knob near shifter
- Pull up on red knob below shifter for heat
- The higher the knob the more heat.
- Pull up more and at some point the fan in the engine bay will kick in
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post Jan 2 2013, 12:58 PM
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QUOTE(Rockaria @ Jan 2 2013, 10:27 AM) *

This morning was 24 degrees F when I drove to work. I have these levers down to an art. This information is for a stock 914 that has all working parts.

DASH:
Top lever (Fresh air fan):
Left - No freah air
Center - Fresh air no fan
Right - Three fresh air fan speeds

DASH:
Middle Lever (fresh air location):
Left - Fresh air to feet
Middle - Fresh air to vents
Right - Fresh air to windshield

DASH:
Bottom Lever "mine is red" (Warm Air when red floor knob is pulled):
Left - Warm air to feet
Middle - Warm air to vents
Right - Warm air to windshield

FLOOR:
Knob near shifter
- Pull up on red knob below shifter for heat
- The higher the knob the more heat.
- Pull up more and at some point the fan in the engine bay will kick in



Thank you...That is beautiful!
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post Jan 2 2013, 01:49 PM
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People in socal even have heaters on their 914s....?
I prefer headers over heaters... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 2 2013, 02:13 PM
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QUOTE('73-914kid @ Jan 2 2013, 11:49 AM) *

People in socal even have heaters on their 914s....?
I prefer headers over heaters... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)



Chicks dig cars with heaters. Especially if you’re going to drive around at night topless…
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post Jan 2 2013, 03:12 PM
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I was incorrect with the layout of the levers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) ... red is bottom lever, duh

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post Jan 2 2013, 03:17 PM
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middle, middle, middle, all the time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Never change them.

Pull lever to turn on heat.

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post Jan 2 2013, 09:54 PM
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Or we could look at the owners manual, & get past all of our half-zymers issues! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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post Jan 2 2013, 10:48 PM
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QUOTE(Tom_T @ Jan 2 2013, 08:54 PM) *

Or we could look at the owners manual, & get past all of our half-zymers issues! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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Show of hands for those that actually have the owners manual anymore!

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Okay, it's online as well... But what the hey...
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post Jan 2 2013, 10:55 PM
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Wow, there's a map pocket on the underside of the center cushion? I'll have to check mine. Was it an option?

I was on the Dawn Patrol run with no heat...well, just enough radiant heat from the engine, coolant plumbing, etc. to take the edge off. Brrr! I just had to think warm thoughts...glowing charcoal, Apollo capsule on re-entry.

Yes, I have the owner's manual! But no other real documentation, or service stamps in the back.
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post Jan 2 2013, 11:03 PM
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Heat. You all have heat? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) Wear some clothes and roll up the windows. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Jan 2 2013, 11:11 PM
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All along I thought it was the bumper sticker. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

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post Jan 2 2013, 11:29 PM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Jan 2 2013, 09:11 PM) *

All along I thought it was the bumper sticker. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

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I knew it wouldn't be long before Eliyut would chime in! Congrats on your son's wedding.

Hey it's been below 40 for the past week at night. That's more than anyone can bear down here. Who knows....rust may happen at those temperatures.

I stand edjukaded now that I know how to work the kintrols. I'll have to install the aux. heater fan that's been sitting on the garage shelf now gathering dust.
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post Jan 2 2013, 11:37 PM
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Well, now I can print this and keep a copy in that secret map pocket in the center cushion, just in case I forget how the damn controls work in the future (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

... and there's an escutcheon plate for the heater lever? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ... who has one of those???

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post Jan 3 2013, 07:49 AM
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I drove around half the summer with the pass side open blowing heat into the car.
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post Jan 3 2013, 09:10 AM
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but then you might forget about the secret pocket
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post Jan 3 2013, 11:08 AM
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Pretty sad, but i keep the bottom lever to the left, otherwise i get oil film on the windshield when I turn on the heat. That's my favorite setting anyway. The top lever middle to right, depending on how much air i need. The middle lever to the right, to force fresh air out the top vents. The bottom lever to the left to force hot air out the bottom. Perfect settings for when the top is off and its cold out. I definelty used the heater a lot more in Northen Cal. versus So. Cal, but heat is still nice to have.
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