Heating Problems Again *PLEASE HELP!!!*
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Heating Problems Again *PLEASE HELP!!!*
I thought I fixed my heating (or lack thereof) last month, but I think I spoke too soon.
I flushed the coolant and heater core and my heat worked for a little while, but it recently got cold (for Texas). Here are the symptoms:
After car warms up, heat comes out for about 5 sec and then turns cold/luke warm on highest setting.
I checked the core and both lines are warm to the touch. When I squeeze the lines, it feels like there isn't much pressure.
Coolant level might be a little low...didn't fill up after I flushed the core.
Fan is blowing and A/C works.
TIA for your help!
I flushed the coolant and heater core and my heat worked for a little while, but it recently got cold (for Texas). Here are the symptoms:
After car warms up, heat comes out for about 5 sec and then turns cold/luke warm on highest setting.
I checked the core and both lines are warm to the touch. When I squeeze the lines, it feels like there isn't much pressure.
Coolant level might be a little low...didn't fill up after I flushed the core.
Fan is blowing and A/C works.
TIA for your help!
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$300 bucks for a heater core flush? WOW! I want in on that action.
remove rain tray: 60 seconds
remove plastic cover to reveal heater hoses: 60 seconds
remove 2 heater hoses: 60 seconds
hook garden hose to inlet: 30 seconds
turn on hose and let run for 3 minutes
hook it all back up: 3 minutes
dump coolant out of the radiator: 2 minutes
refill and bleed system: 10 minutes
paperwork and taking your money: 3 minutes
lubing you up and bending you over the bonnet: 5.5 minutes
materials: $30
time: 30 minutes @ $270
what am I missing?
remove plastic cover to reveal heater hoses: 60 seconds
remove 2 heater hoses: 60 seconds
hook garden hose to inlet: 30 seconds
turn on hose and let run for 3 minutes
hook it all back up: 3 minutes
dump coolant out of the radiator: 2 minutes
refill and bleed system: 10 minutes
paperwork and taking your money: 3 minutes
lubing you up and bending you over the bonnet: 5.5 minutes
materials: $30
time: 30 minutes @ $270
what am I missing?
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Very easy...
Flushing heater core is pretty simple...took about 15min. There's a write up in the tech section.
I had my mechanic flush the coolant; didn't want to deal with the mess. Heat is luke warm...never gets really hot.
I had my mechanic flush the coolant; didn't want to deal with the mess. Heat is luke warm...never gets really hot.
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