You’ve conquered winter, and now you can ride through the nastiest weather Mother Nature throws at you. But all that goes out the window when your UTV’s cab heater stops working.
If you want to fix your heater and get back to doing work or cutting loose in the cold, read on to learn about common UTV cab heater issues and how to fix them.
A functional heater is a game changer for serious riders. It makes your recreational ride season longer, and it makes chores so much easier to do.
When you pair a heater with a cab enclosure, it makes makes all your cold-weather activities more fun and more comfortable. Translation: your fingers won’t go numb when you’re out hunting, and your face won’t freeze on weekend rides.
That’s why it’s so important to keep your heater in prime condition. When it goes down, your rides get stopped cold.
If you’re starting to have issues with your heater, it will tell you. These are the biggest red flags that your heater’s starting to cool down:
Be aware of these potential problems and do your best to catch them ASAP. The sooner you can identify and correct a UTV cab heater problem, the less likely you are to end up with a bigger, more expensive repair.
From a dirty heater core to faulty components, these are the most common problems you’ll see in a UTV cab heater.
Blocked hoses, a clogged core, and dead fans can all lead to low or no airflow from your heater.
The first thing you should do is check for any obstructions in the vent hoses or heater core. You mud riders especially know how easy it can be to get dirt where you don’t want it when you get a little crazy. Clean out your hoses and vents, and you’ll be blasting air again in no time.
If everything looks clean, you need to see if your fans are running at full tilt. Unfortunately, a dead fan is most likely only going to get fixed if you replace your whole heater.
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If your heater blows a lot of air, but it’s not heating up, there are a few different things that could cause this issue:
Any of these problems can show up as an overheating engine, but it’s a bit tougher to check for each problem individually.
Check your coolant reservoir to see if it’s low. If it is, add coolant to the designated level. You’ll want to check for and repair any leaks as well.
Air in the coolant lines can cause your engine temp to go up and down randomly. Check your temps as you ride to see if it heats up and cools back down randomly. You’ll have to bleed your coolant to clear out the air.
A broken thermostat can either be stuck open and keep your engine too cool or be stuck closed and keep your engine too hot. If you’ve ruled out the other two issues, it’s a good bet this is your problem. You can confirm your thermostat is stuck closed if the coolant in your radiator stays cool even if your engine’s on the verge of overheating. But do not open your radiator when your engine’s hot. Instead, use a gloved hand to feel the radiator hose.
On the flip side, if your engine never heats up and you only get lukewarm heat out of your heater, it might be stuck open.
Rattles and clunks are always alarming. There are a few things to check right away:
The best way to fix a problem is to prevent that problem in the first place.
Make sure your coolant levels are good and check for coolant leaks throughout your UTV and heater. Additionally, older coolant will have less effective antifreeze. Test or replace your coolant to make sure it won’t get too cold.
Before winter fully sets in, check all your hose clamps and hardware to avoid any leaks.
Sometimes there’s nothing you can do to repair a failure. If your heater core or radiator is leaking, you’re gonna have bigger problems than just a lack of heat.
In this case, you’ll need to replace the problem part.
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Fixing a heater problem is manageable as long as you follow the right steps. But preparation is key to make sure your heater and the rest of your UTV can handle harsh winter rides.
The best preparation you can do is making sure you have a great heater like SuperATV’s UTV Cab Heaters. It’s the perfect upgrade to get you through this winter.
