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Old 04-15-2023, 12:30 AM
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- Heat does not work... clogged heater core? Related to high engine temp?
Is there a heater-control valve that doesn't open? Are the heater hoses BOTH hot?

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- Vent selection doesn't work... I'm getting weak airflow from all vents, regardless of HVAC mode or fan speed. Blend door issue? Related to high engine temp?
WILD GUESS with no evidence: Vacuum problem to the air door motors, also prevents the heater control valve from opening to allow coolant flow though the heater core.

But I don't know the vacuum system of your vehicle. I could be really wrong.

Generally, the air doors are set up so that if there's no vacuum, you have strong air flow out the defrosters.

One wonders if you have a plugged A/C evaporator, that's blocking air flow from the fan. Common for debris to get thrown off the fan blades into the evaporator--pine needles, leaves, etc.

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Coolant level in the radiator looks okay... spits a little out the overflow tube at times
Consider installing an overflow bottle and a rad cap suitable for the closed cooling system...

...AFTER you figure out why it's overheating.


Last edited by Schurkey; 04-15-2023 at 12:38 AM.
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