2006-10-21 12:48:54 · 12 answers · asked by b c 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
blown head gasket is the most common problem :(
2006-10-21 13:18:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Why do we get all these answers when they don't have a clue ???
Some of them have several years as "mechanics" I'm sure glad they don't work on mine.
Pay attention people, these are the dudes that work on your vehicle," I think the problem might be ???" Always get a diagnosis from your "mechanic" and then say " I'll make you a deal, you do the job,and if you are wrong I will pay for parts only"
I bet not one will accept the offer. Time to go elsewhere till you find someone that can solve your problem
Change parts, throw some more money and effort at it.
Let's see what we have.
Forget the heater core, unless it is dripping coolant on the floor under the heater.
When your car is cold / cool, remove the radiator cap, make sure coolant is full.
Start the engine, let it idle till comes to operating temp.,
Thermostst will open, hopefully it is installed properly, if not it won't open.
Look in radiator fill hole, might need light to see coolant. If thermostat is open you should see coolant circulating.
There may not be enough circulation but we will know the thermostst is ok and the pump is working.
Now you say you have overheat problem? Turn off the engine and carefully put your hands on the radiator core, be careful the top tank will be hot and so will the core. Fee all over and I will bet you will find some spots that are much cooler than the rest of the core.
This indicates your radiator is partially plugged. Take it out and take it to a radiator shop to be cleaned.
I would diagnose your problem in this way and take you up on your offer.
As far as cold air from heater, wait til radiator fixed then if problem still there check the valve that controls coolant flow to heater.
2006-10-21 15:48:38 · answer #2 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the carpet under the glove box passenger side if its wet your heater core is leaking. could be the water pump head gasket. under the hood the 2 hoses going to the heater core the top one has a valve sometimes they stick and if its stuck closed no water is going to the heater core. That is also on the passenger side on the fire wall folow the to0p hose back towards the motor you;ll find the valve somewhere there. make sure its opening feel the hose it should be warm . if not then the water isnt going thru the hoses then
2006-10-21 13:15:25 · answer #3 · answered by mike L 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your thermostat probable has a fan administration swap thats has vehicle and on if on is chosen, this is going to run the fan continuously. If it is determined on vehicle and the fan nevertheless runs you've gotten a topic with a relay contained in the furnace or reduce in the furnace.
2016-12-05 02:13:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have no heat then yes you need a heater core the heater core controls the heat inside of you car
2006-10-21 14:27:17 · answer #5 · answered by kennybigmoney 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could be a faulty thermostat. Could be a bad radiator cap. Or not enough coolant.
2006-10-21 12:53:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
low coolant, could be some big air pockets in there. id have it tested for a blown head gasket too.
2006-10-21 12:51:49 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you have enough antifreeze in it? It might have an air bubble somewhere high in the system.
2006-10-21 12:52:54 · answer #8 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check your heater core.
2006-10-21 13:01:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
check the heater core.
2006-10-21 13:02:34 · answer #10 · answered by jeadams2000 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋