Spent a couple of winters in Nebraska with my 99 TJ 2.5L with a soft top.
Kept me nice and toasty. I'm sure full doors helped keep some of the heat
in -- but it does lose heat a lot faster due to the soft top when just
sitting outside.

Eric
"Larry Greenwood" <greenwoo@misu.nodak.edu> wrote in message
news:33ri0jF40v6ruU1@individual.net...
> You should be getting more than adequate heat even in the coldest weather.
> I have a 99TJ 2.5L engine and soft top and I keep warm in the coldest
> weather up here in North Dakota. After it warms up I usually have the
> heater on the 2nd setting. You might want to have someone check the
> temperature of the air coming out of your heat vents. A knowledgable
> mechanic will know about how hot it should be.
>
> Larry Greenwood
>
>
> "Sausage Cat" <SausageCat@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1104423255.262102.213530@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
>> Hi, I've got my Jeep 2 weeks ago. It is 97 TJ/SE. Since then I was
>> experiencing some minor problems that I can't solve.
>>
>> Heating system - I have big problem with warming my car when in floor
>> heating position. It is blowing alright, and its hot air too, but my
>> legs and knees are cold. Maybe it is the carpet I'am missing (previous
>> owner removed whole carpet for some reason).
>>
>> Do you have any recomendation how to make your TJ warmer from the floor
>> up?
>>
>> Do you have any recommendation about the carpet? factory original or
>> one piece replacement carpet?
>>
>> "Clonking" noise when driving off-road - Location unknown... but it
>> seams to be somewhere in the engine compartment, i can feel it threw
>> the floor (no carpet).
>>
>> Is it common th hear these sounds from the engine compartment?
>>
>> Taking care of the rubber - Door rubber seal, rear rubber seal. I was
>> using glycerine but the last couple of days the temperature is way
>> below -20C and the rubber is freezing to the doors.
>>
>> Do you have any suggestions about the rubber conservation?
>> Thank You!
>>
>> Sausage Dog
>> 97 Jeep TJ/SE
>> amo@criticalmass.com
>>
>
>

 

pbarton:
I agree, having carpet is pain when taking your Jeep off-road. I get
the noise only in 4WD position and only while on the snow bumpy road.

Larry Greenwood:
I was traveling threw the Canadian Rockies 2 days ago. The temperature
was (-28C, with wind -38C), speed 120 - 140km/h on the highway. I set
the heater to 3rd setting and on the floor position only... I was
freezing to death, the heat just barely warm my right leg. I checked
the air just by putting my hand in front of the vent, and it was just
warm. I changed the position to upper vents and momentarily the air
became hot like hell !!! I had to change to 2nd power setting, but
nothing of the heat got to my legs and floor.

I would rather repair the heater in my car than spent money on the
carpet, but I don't know if it's broken or not. It is natural to have
such a difference in the air temperature between floor and upper vents
setting ???

Maybe I should put cardboard behind the grill or tape the exterior
vents and secure them from the air intake?

I don't have any holes in the floor or behind the dash, I checked for
that today. All my rubber elements around the doors are in Very Good
shape and I they stick to the hard top excellent.

I don't have much $$$ so I 'am doing simple repairs myself... (it's fun
and I learn about the vehicle).

Previous owner did not left me lots of things, I don't have the manual
and I don't know
how hard is to remove the dash elements to get to the heater.

Can anyone scan for me the dash detailing process from it's owners
manual or recommend good book about Jeep repairs?
Thank You for all your help!

Sausage Cat

 

pbarton:
I agree, having carpet is pain when taking your Jeep off-road. I get
the noise only in 4WD position and only while on the snow bumpy road.

Larry Greenwood:
I was traveling threw the Canadian Rockies 2 days ago. The temperature
was (-28C, with wind -38C), speed 120 - 140km/h on the highway. I set
the heater to 3rd setting and on the floor position only... I was
freezing to death, the heat just barely warm my right leg. I checked
the air just by putting my hand in front of the vent, and it was just
warm. I changed the position to upper vents and momentarily the air
became hot like hell !!! I had to change to 2nd power setting, but
nothing of the heat got to my legs and floor.

I would rather repair the heater in my car than spent money on the
carpet, but I don't know if it's broken or not. It is natural to have
such a difference in the air temperature between floor and upper vents
setting ???

Maybe I should put cardboard behind the grill or tape the exterior
vents and secure them from the air intake?

I don't have any holes in the floor or behind the dash, I checked for
that today. All my rubber elements around the doors are in Very Good
shape and I they stick to the hard top excellent.

I don't have much $$$ so I 'am doing simple repairs myself... (it's fun
and I learn about the vehicle).

Previous owner did not left me lots of things, I don't have the manual
and I don't know
how hard is to remove the dash elements to get to the heater.

Can anyone scan for me the dash detailing process from it's owners
manual or recommend good book about Jeep repairs?
Thank You for all your help!

Sausage Cat

 

pbarton:
I agree, having carpet is pain when taking your Jeep off-road. I get
the noise only in 4WD position and only while on the snow bumpy road.

Larry Greenwood:
I was traveling threw the Canadian Rockies 2 days ago. The temperature
was (-28C, with wind -38C), speed 120 - 140km/h on the highway. I set
the heater to 3rd setting and on the floor position only... I was
freezing to death, the heat just barely warm my right leg. I checked
the air just by putting my hand in front of the vent, and it was just
warm. I changed the position to upper vents and momentarily the air
became hot like hell !!! I had to change to 2nd power setting, but
nothing of the heat got to my legs and floor.

I would rather repair the heater in my car than spent money on the
carpet, but I don't know if it's broken or not. It is natural to have
such a difference in the air temperature between floor and upper vents
setting ???

Maybe I should put cardboard behind the grill or tape the exterior
vents and secure them from the air intake?

I don't have any holes in the floor or behind the dash, I checked for
that today. All my rubber elements around the doors are in Very Good
shape and I they stick to the hard top excellent.

I don't have much $$$ so I 'am doing simple repairs myself... (it's fun
and I learn about the vehicle).

Previous owner did not left me lots of things, I don't have the manual
and I don't know
how hard is to remove the dash elements to get to the heater.

Can anyone scan for me the dash detailing process from it's owners
manual or recommend good book about Jeep repairs?
Thank You for all your help!

Sausage Cat

 

could it be the little motor that controls where the air flows to? I don't
know if this can get in to a position that limits air altogether.
How forceful is the air coming out? Does it feel like it's coming out at
full force?


"Sausage Cat" <SausageCat@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1104719768.281091.228850@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> pbarton:
> I agree, having carpet is pain when taking your Jeep off-road. I get
> the noise only in 4WD position and only while on the snow bumpy road.
>
> Larry Greenwood:
> I was traveling threw the Canadian Rockies 2 days ago. The temperature
> was (-28C, with wind -38C), speed 120 - 140km/h on the highway. I set
> the heater to 3rd setting and on the floor position only... I was
> freezing to death, the heat just barely warm my right leg. I checked
> the air just by putting my hand in front of the vent, and it was just
> warm. I changed the position to upper vents and momentarily the air
> became hot like hell !!! I had to change to 2nd power setting, but
> nothing of the heat got to my legs and floor.
>
> I would rather repair the heater in my car than spent money on the
> carpet, but I don't know if it's broken or not. It is natural to have
> such a difference in the air temperature between floor and upper vents
> setting ???
>
> Maybe I should put cardboard behind the grill or tape the exterior
> vents and secure them from the air intake?
>
> I don't have any holes in the floor or behind the dash, I checked for
> that today. All my rubber elements around the doors are in Very Good
> shape and I they stick to the hard top excellent.
>
> I don't have much $$$ so I 'am doing simple repairs myself... (it's fun
> and I learn about the vehicle).
>
> Previous owner did not left me lots of things, I don't have the manual
> and I don't know
> how hard is to remove the dash elements to get to the heater.
>
> Can anyone scan for me the dash detailing process from it's owners
> manual or recommend good book about Jeep repairs?
> Thank You for all your help!
>
> Sausage Cat
>

 

could it be the little motor that controls where the air flows to? I don't
know if this can get in to a position that limits air altogether.
How forceful is the air coming out? Does it feel like it's coming out at
full force?


"Sausage Cat" <SausageCat@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1104719768.281091.228850@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> pbarton:
> I agree, having carpet is pain when taking your Jeep off-road. I get
> the noise only in 4WD position and only while on the snow bumpy road.
>
> Larry Greenwood:
> I was traveling threw the Canadian Rockies 2 days ago. The temperature
> was (-28C, with wind -38C), speed 120 - 140km/h on the highway. I set
> the heater to 3rd setting and on the floor position only... I was
> freezing to death, the heat just barely warm my right leg. I checked
> the air just by putting my hand in front of the vent, and it was just
> warm. I changed the position to upper vents and momentarily the air
> became hot like hell !!! I had to change to 2nd power setting, but
> nothing of the heat got to my legs and floor.
>
> I would rather repair the heater in my car than spent money on the
> carpet, but I don't know if it's broken or not. It is natural to have
> such a difference in the air temperature between floor and upper vents
> setting ???
>
> Maybe I should put cardboard behind the grill or tape the exterior
> vents and secure them from the air intake?
>
> I don't have any holes in the floor or behind the dash, I checked for
> that today. All my rubber elements around the doors are in Very Good
> shape and I they stick to the hard top excellent.
>
> I don't have much $$$ so I 'am doing simple repairs myself... (it's fun
> and I learn about the vehicle).
>
> Previous owner did not left me lots of things, I don't have the manual
> and I don't know
> how hard is to remove the dash elements to get to the heater.
>
> Can anyone scan for me the dash detailing process from it's owners
> manual or recommend good book about Jeep repairs?
> Thank You for all your help!
>
> Sausage Cat
>

 

could it be the little motor that controls where the air flows to? I don't
know if this can get in to a position that limits air altogether.
How forceful is the air coming out? Does it feel like it's coming out at
full force?


"Sausage Cat" <SausageCat@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1104719768.281091.228850@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> pbarton:
> I agree, having carpet is pain when taking your Jeep off-road. I get
> the noise only in 4WD position and only while on the snow bumpy road.
>
> Larry Greenwood:
> I was traveling threw the Canadian Rockies 2 days ago. The temperature
> was (-28C, with wind -38C), speed 120 - 140km/h on the highway. I set
> the heater to 3rd setting and on the floor position only... I was
> freezing to death, the heat just barely warm my right leg. I checked
> the air just by putting my hand in front of the vent, and it was just
> warm. I changed the position to upper vents and momentarily the air
> became hot like hell !!! I had to change to 2nd power setting, but
> nothing of the heat got to my legs and floor.
>
> I would rather repair the heater in my car than spent money on the
> carpet, but I don't know if it's broken or not. It is natural to have
> such a difference in the air temperature between floor and upper vents
> setting ???
>
> Maybe I should put cardboard behind the grill or tape the exterior
> vents and secure them from the air intake?
>
> I don't have any holes in the floor or behind the dash, I checked for
> that today. All my rubber elements around the doors are in Very Good
> shape and I they stick to the hard top excellent.
>
> I don't have much $$$ so I 'am doing simple repairs myself... (it's fun
> and I learn about the vehicle).
>
> Previous owner did not left me lots of things, I don't have the manual
> and I don't know
> how hard is to remove the dash elements to get to the heater.
>
> Can anyone scan for me the dash detailing process from it's owners
> manual or recommend good book about Jeep repairs?
> Thank You for all your help!
>
> Sausage Cat
>

 

On 2 Jan 2005 18:36:08 -0800, Sausage Cat wrote:

> Larry Greenwood:
> I was traveling threw the Canadian Rockies 2 days ago. The temperature
> was (-28C, with wind -38C), speed 120 - 140km/h on the highway. I set
> the heater to 3rd setting and on the floor position only... I was
> freezing to death, the heat just barely warm my right leg.

> I checked
> the air just by putting my hand in front of the vent, and it was just
> warm.

This is not normal.

> I changed the position to upper vents and momentarily the air
> became hot like hell !!!

This is normal.

> I would rather repair the heater in my car than spent money on the
> carpet, but I don't know if it's broken or not. It is natural to have
> such a difference in the air temperature between floor and upper vents
> setting ???

I guess the problem is most likely the door that controls where the
air is blown. Or maybe the floor vents are blocked by some foreign
matter stuck in the dash (maybe leaves or something fell in and need
to be cleaned out?). These are just guesses, but since you get heat
from the dash vents that means the heater core is working just fine.

On my '05 I get plenty of heat from either the floor or the dash. I
usually leave it set towards the floor because heat rises and it warms
the entire vehicle, but if my hands are really cold I'll mix it so I
can put my hands right over the vents. It's much better than the '88
Pontiac I drove two winters ago -- it never warmed up if it was cold
outside!

-D

--
He who finds a wife finds what is good
and receives favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:22

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On 2 Jan 2005 18:36:08 -0800, Sausage Cat wrote:

> Larry Greenwood:
> I was traveling threw the Canadian Rockies 2 days ago. The temperature
> was (-28C, with wind -38C), speed 120 - 140km/h on the highway. I set
> the heater to 3rd setting and on the floor position only... I was
> freezing to death, the heat just barely warm my right leg.

> I checked
> the air just by putting my hand in front of the vent, and it was just
> warm.

This is not normal.

> I changed the position to upper vents and momentarily the air
> became hot like hell !!!

This is normal.

> I would rather repair the heater in my car than spent money on the
> carpet, but I don't know if it's broken or not. It is natural to have
> such a difference in the air temperature between floor and upper vents
> setting ???

I guess the problem is most likely the door that controls where the
air is blown. Or maybe the floor vents are blocked by some foreign
matter stuck in the dash (maybe leaves or something fell in and need
to be cleaned out?). These are just guesses, but since you get heat
from the dash vents that means the heater core is working just fine.

On my '05 I get plenty of heat from either the floor or the dash. I
usually leave it set towards the floor because heat rises and it warms
the entire vehicle, but if my hands are really cold I'll mix it so I
can put my hands right over the vents. It's much better than the '88
Pontiac I drove two winters ago -- it never warmed up if it was cold
outside!

-D

--
He who finds a wife finds what is good
and receives favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:22

www: http://dman13.dyndns.org/~dman/ jabber: dman@dman13.dyndns.org

 

On 2 Jan 2005 18:36:08 -0800, Sausage Cat wrote:

> Larry Greenwood:
> I was traveling threw the Canadian Rockies 2 days ago. The temperature
> was (-28C, with wind -38C), speed 120 - 140km/h on the highway. I set
> the heater to 3rd setting and on the floor position only... I was
> freezing to death, the heat just barely warm my right leg.

> I checked
> the air just by putting my hand in front of the vent, and it was just
> warm.

This is not normal.

> I changed the position to upper vents and momentarily the air
> became hot like hell !!!

This is normal.

> I would rather repair the heater in my car than spent money on the
> carpet, but I don't know if it's broken or not. It is natural to have
> such a difference in the air temperature between floor and upper vents
> setting ???

I guess the problem is most likely the door that controls where the
air is blown. Or maybe the floor vents are blocked by some foreign
matter stuck in the dash (maybe leaves or something fell in and need
to be cleaned out?). These are just guesses, but since you get heat
from the dash vents that means the heater core is working just fine.

On my '05 I get plenty of heat from either the floor or the dash. I
usually leave it set towards the floor because heat rises and it warms
the entire vehicle, but if my hands are really cold I'll mix it so I
can put my hands right over the vents. It's much better than the '88
Pontiac I drove two winters ago -- it never warmed up if it was cold
outside!

-D

--
He who finds a wife finds what is good
and receives favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:22

www: http://dman13.dyndns.org/~dman/ jabber: dman@dman13.dyndns.org