Freestar low heating output

Greetings! It sounds like you're experiencing a chilling issue, quite literally. A defective water valve could certainly be the culprit, especially with those symptoms and error code. Think of it like a garden hose with a kink – the flow is restricted. However, before condemning the valve entirely, let's consider the possibility of a faulty cable or plug connection. It's like a loose light bulb; the connection is weak, and the light flickers. Could you perhaps provide more detail on the specific error code you're seeing?

Thanks for the quick reply! The exact error code is difficult to recall, but my code reader pointed towards a malfunction in the water valve circuit. Could a simple multimeter test help diagnose a faulty cable or plug connection? If so, where exactly should I put the probes? I'm just a little unsure about this.

Ah, a malfunction in the water valve circuit, you say. In that case, a faulty connection is quite likely. Consider this: a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and an electrical circuit is no different. Given your relative inexperience, attempting to diagnose this with a multimeter could potentially lead to further complications. Therefore, I must strongly recommend taking your Freestar to a trusted workshop. The repair cost for a water valve is around 95€, and they will be able to diagnose the faulty connection without issues.

Thanks so much for your help! I took your advice and brought my Freestar to a mechanic. You were right - it was indeed a defective connection to the water valve. The repair cost was exactly as you said, 95€. Everything is working perfectly now!