Hi all, bit of an annoying problem, i cant seem to get any hot air from the center vents [2006 VOGUE SE] ( surrounding the hazard warning switch]the end of the dash vents [bottom parts ] are blowing out warm air, but , no mater what i do with the thumb wheel for the centers, they stay on cold,would i be right in assuming something has broken here and is it a common fault? and more to the point,how do you fix it? is it easy to get those center vents out because it certainly dosent look it!! thanks in advance of a reply guys !!! KD !!  Supercharged 4.2 FFRR in Buckingham Blue,
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Common problem. it can be caused by:

1. the central vents not opening fully/properly. Have you pushed the 'face only' vent button (sits alongside the windscreen and feet buttons). If this takes a while to happen or not at all, then could be the vent sticking due to ingress of dirt or "fluff". Needs to be lubricated or cleaned by getting in behind the vent.

2. If not No1, then could be thermostat not opening to allow coolant thru. this is more serious and requires under the bonnet attention.

Agreed that this can sometimes be cured by moving to the air to face setting and back. I had this problem on my 2004 car and replacement of the final stage resistor was part of the longer term solution - they seem to deteriorate with age. Only Range Rovers since 1988

thanks for the tips guys , i will look into it this weekend !!  Supercharged 4.2 FFRR in Buckingham Blue,
Gone, Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 petrol,
Gone, Ford Granada Estate Ghia,
Gone, Daimler sovereign 4.0,
Raced, more mk1 & 2 granada's, A60's mk1 cortina's and mk 3 zodiacs than i can remember!
If its too loud then you are too old!!!