Benzo1999

The heater in our trusty ML seems to be lacking in the footwell area. Does anybody know if this is normal? The defroster & face vents heat very well. I would hate to go to the STEALERSHIP only to find this is normal. Any thoughts???

MJ50

maybe the footwell vent is just not big enuf???
i really had point the vent all the way down to the floor for my feet to feel it...

Benzo1999

So I deduce from your vauge response...normal???

ACW

It is normal. On the advice I found somewhere online, I cut a slot in the ducting to allow more heated/conditioned air into the footwell area. I'll snap a pic of what I did if you want one.

Stiggs

Please do.

I set the blower knob to the 6 o'clock position so its on the feet and close all the upper vents. I can feel it on my feet just fine.
Its not super strong but it gets them warm.

ACW

here is a pic, looking in from the open driver's door.

Benzo1999

Thanks for the tip & pic, I'll try it. I would guess to look for the same modification on the passenger side?