Lots of heat by my feat...why?

hopper720 · Jun 8, 2010

In my 97 there is an abundance of heat coming out of the vent thats by the gas pedal. The heat is totally turned off and their isn't any AC. Whats going on? I find it hard to imagine that every XJ blows this hot all the time.

any ideas?

O-Gauge Steamer · Jun 8, 2010

There is a rubber plug in the firewall that has a nasty habit of falling apart. As it sets next to the exhaust, heat/noise comes into the cabin. I think there was a TSB on it...

My '97 did the exact same thing so, IMO this would be the problem. Easy fix, either replace the grommet or, put a piece of gorilla tape over the hole.

joe_peters · Jun 8, 2010

If it isn't the firewall plug, could be a broke door in the heat/air box, the 97+ have a common problem with that.

Did you check the passenger's side for heat?

hopper720 · Jun 8, 2010

the passenger side doesnt blow any heat out. where is that hole located in the firewall, easier to get at from inside the cabin or under the car or what?

VAhasnoWAVES · Jun 8, 2010

o-gauge-steamer said:
There is a rubber plug in the firewall that has a nasty habit of falling apart. As it sets next to the exhaust, heat/noise comes into the cabin. I think there was a TSB on it...

My '97 did the exact same thing so, IMO this would be the problem. Easy fix, either replace the grommet or, put a piece of gorilla tape over the hole.

same with my 97'. the hole lets engine heat and noise into the cabin. i found the hole going through deep water, when my feet got wet all i had to do was follow the water behind the dash and there it was.

O-Gauge Steamer · Jun 9, 2010

Just crawl under the dash and there it is! Open the hood to let light into the engine bay, makes finding it alot easier.

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