I have allowed ample time for the car to warm up, replaced the thermostat, flushed the system, and filled it to the correct antifreeze level. every now and then i get luke warm air is it. i also smell antifreeze under the hood after i turn the car off. no leaks inside or out. anyone have any idea's what this might be I'm fairly handy on fixing a car but this has me puzzled i have a young infant son and live in the unpredictable midwest weather. please help and no screwball answer's please
2007-01-12 11:36:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
check the control valve
2007-01-12 11:39:34 · answer #1 · answered by rocky w 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with a few of the folks who have already answered. The heater coil, which is usually located somewhere between the front seats of the vehicle and the engine, must be either broken or clogged. They are generally cheap, since they resemble small radiators. Your local auto parts store should be able to show you the correct part based on the make, model, and (sometimes this is asked) engine type. They also carry books that detail where the coil is and how to replace it. Good luck from one do-it-yourselfer to another!
2007-01-12 19:53:47 · answer #2 · answered by Gawain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely your heater core is plugged. This is usually found up under the dash on the passenger side of the car. Not an easy repair, but it can be done. There is also the possilbility that the vacuum lines that are on the back of the heat/AC switches have came loose also, that would keep the "flaps" that direct the air over the heater core from moving to their proper position.
2007-01-12 11:49:16 · answer #3 · answered by wyldink 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your heater is controled by the engine temperature. A few thing smight cause this. The coolant temp sensor could be faulty. The coolant lines going into the cab's heater core could be clogged. Last the heater core could be clogged.
The worst thing to happen is the heater core needs to be replaced.
Check the coolant lines for blockages and squeeze them to try and loosen them up. Feel the radiator for any cool spots as that indicates blockage.
Find a forum about your specif car for help from others who know your car specifally to find the ares your looking for and tips for the car.
2007-01-12 11:45:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
offering the heater become working ok previous to the coolant point going low there's a good threat you have an air lock interior the gadget and subsequently no coolant stream with the aid of the heater center. additionally pay interest to the coolant close of valve . those in basic terms pertain offering the thermostat is superb. With a undesirable thermostat you ought to a minimum of get a sprint warmth. Bob
2016-12-12 10:09:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are completely sure that the thermostat ok, i would check for air locks if not the heater matrix might be blocked maybe due to air lock. Good Luck
2007-01-12 11:52:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOUR HEATER CORE IS LEAKING. YOUR WINDOWS WILL GET A NASTY FILM ON THEM FROM THE ANTI FREEZE EVAPORATING IN THE CORE. NOT HARD TO REPLACE, JUST A PAIN TO GET AT. USUALLY LOCATED BEHIND GLOVE BOX OR CENTER CONSOLE. PART IS ABOUT 20-40 DOLLARS. ALSO USUALLY THE INTERIOR CARPET WILL BE WET AROUND ITS LOCATION.
2007-01-12 11:44:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my wife's van stop blowing hot air a while back. found that the damper door actuator had broken and wasn't opening the door to the hot side.
2007-01-12 12:58:33 · answer #8 · answered by Mac D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
replace the heater coil.
2007-01-12 11:39:36 · answer #9 · answered by super_sport_ss_2002 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suppose you have checked the fuses?
2007-01-12 11:52:40 · answer #10 · answered by Lorene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋