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Author Topic: heater working half assed  (Read 1796 times)

thumper wcmc

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heater working half assed
« on: January 31, 2012, 02:41:00 PM »

my heater comes on changes from low to high but just does not get all that hot and it takes quiet some time to raise it to its hottest temp. Any idea?
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newboyracer

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heater working half assed
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2012, 03:40:00 PM »

I've dealt with quite a few heating problems so hear are the things I'd check if I were in your position.
1. radiator is completly full of coolant
2. see if thermostat is closing the whole way if not buy new one (worth replacing anyways cause for it and gasket costs less than $10)
3. check for corrosion inside radiator caused by people never changing the coolant (will look like white chalky stuff) if there is corrosion you may need to replace radiator and your heater core. But its worth running a cleaner through first which you can buy at any auto part store. (pain to replace heater core)
4. If none of those worked I'd bet my money on the linkage for the heat and a/c somehow malfunctioning and you'd need to tear into that and do some scoping.
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Gostlrs

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heater working half assed
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2012, 05:59:00 PM »

5. possible heater core problem. It could be clogged. You can disconnect both hoses and flush it out. Mine was clogged pretty good.
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newboyracer

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« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2012, 01:13:00 PM »

I kinda thought that went with corrosion but alright! lol   :cool:
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