allroad(s) lead 2Gavin

Does anybody else notice heat radiating from the driver side foot well? I think it is originating from the steering column, but I may be wrong.

It seems to be particularly noticable when one or more of the windows are open (the heat just seems to radiate upward).

I am curious if I am missing some sort of insulation near the firewall or something.

Thanks in advance for any ideas/info anybody can provide.

Regards,
Gavin

allroad(s) lead 2Gavin

Anyone? Seems like I may be the only one with the problem...

bboyd55

Check out the post below about the VW recall. It references a fire issue on the dirvers side.

ar2002

...but then maybe most people don't have the windows open with the heat on. Looks like this one will take some detective work by a technician.

RostyVyg

If you are running your HVAC controls at Auto, then upon opening a window it tries to compensate for the cold air rushing in and overheats the air supplied through the vent system This is what you feel. I usually run my climate control on full "Auto" 70-71C year round and shut it off completely when it is nice outside and windows/sunrof can be opened...

skidmark

there is a metal shield around turbo/downpipe connection, make sure it's still there