The heater isn't working properly in my 1996 Dodge Intrepid?

Question

I don't know much about fixing cars, but I can typically do something easy. Anybody know what this could be, or how difficult it would be to fix on my own?

Sorry, the fan is working, it's just not getting that hot.

And the antifreeze level is good.

Answer 1

its probabably the thermostat.no you should be able to change it yourself.its not too hard.just drain some of the anti-freeze out and then take out 2 bolts in the thermostat housing and remove the thermostat.clean both the housing and intake.put on a new gasket and make sure the spring of the thermostat goes in the intake and put the housing on the intake,and tighten the bolts.dont overtighten them,cause you could break the housing.refill the radiator and start the car and check for leaks.

Answer 2

hey, i may can help you, but i need more to go on. What is it doing/not doing? Is it intermittently heating and getting cold? If that's the issue, you're low on anti-freeze. If it's not low on antifreeze, and it's not getting hot, it may be the thermostat. There are several things that it could be.

Answer 3

look at your temp gauge. is it at normal ,or on the cool side . if its on the cool side even after its been running awhile, your thermostat ma be stuck open,not allowing water to heat to the proper temp. you could also have a heater core plugged up.

Answer 4

i own a repair shop,and it depends on what part of it isn't working,the fan part of it or it isn't heating up or the control part of it,you didn't say,so i don't know how to help you on this one,next time ad details on what isn't working,and i can help,good luck,i hope this help,s.

Answer 5

try a new thermostat