Troubleshooting for heater Thermo Top Z/C / E
Heater operates for a few minutes only

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Possible cause Remedy
  Heater's installation position is not permissible Install heater in permissible installation position in accordance with installation instructions
  Fuel lines of heater not properly connected.
Flow and return pipes were interchanged.
Perform fuel system integration in accordance with installation instructions
  Non-return valve in fuel system.
Underpressure in fuel system.
Fuel to be tapped by means of fuel tapping device from vehicle's fuel tank
  Fuel lines permitting fuel to evaporate were routed too close to hot components Route fuel lines in accordance with installation instructions
  Incorrect installation position of dosing pump Install dosing pump in permissible installation position in accordance with installation instructions
Heater's heat exchanger is hot, engine is cold Kinked coolant hose or system has not been bled completely Check routing of coolant hoses.
Vent cooling system in accordance with manufacturer's directions
Heater's heat exchanger is hot, engine is cold No pumping action of circulating pump Check for continuity and housing ground connection at connector X5 (wire bk / br).
If continuity is not indicated, circulating pump is defective.
Replace circulating pump in accordance with directions given in the workshop manual

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