Questions tagged [heater]
An assembly to generate heat inside the cab of a vehicle, frequently taking hot air off the engine block and sending it into the driver's compartment.
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Can I get a HVAC diagram that shows vent locations and components for 2005 Ford Freestar
I have a 2005 Ford Freestar that has floor and ceiling vents in the back of the cab. I'm interested in installing a 3rd party external heater and would like to see the ventilation routings to ...
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2006 Pontiac Vibe Heating problems - Toyota engine
To start, I had my mechanic disconnect the compressor for my A/C about 6 months ago. He said my car would be fine without it.
Now, with that being said, my heat suddenly stopped working properly. ...
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No heat extreme cold (Mini Cooper r60)
I bought a used Mini cooper countryman 3 years ago. Since I've owned it when the weather hits around -5 degrees F and I cold start the car, the heater won't work properly. The dash says it's slowly ...
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Truck will not reach operating temperature
My 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 runs at about 180/190 degrees, and won't heat up beyond that. The thermostat and coolant temp sensor have been replaced, and I've been trying to burp the system with hit and ...
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2008 Chevy Equinox: no heat in idle
My 2008 Equinox had not been getting heat in idle, but heat would come on when driving. There was also a strong coolant smell when heat was on. Recently, I was getting overheating messages on the dash,...
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Heat Pump vs. Air Conditioning -- Especially in EVs
My understanding is that a heat pump (as a heat source) is essentially an "air conditioner running backwards" -- given that, and since air conditioning is an (almost) universal feature in ...
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Why is my truck randomly blowing cold air with heater on?
I have a 2016 Ford F150 randomly with my heat on it will blow cold air sometimes when idling and sometimes not OK while I am driving or revving my engine. Thanks.
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Heating issue in Nissan Sunny Diesel
I am driving Nissan Sunny Diesel in pahalgam Kashmir with a temperature range of -20 to 40. My car is heating slowly. I have changed the thermostat also. But after driving the car almost 30 kms the ...
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Are synthetic oils more resistant against thickening in cold temperatures?
I have heard that each cold start of the engine adds 100km to it's wear due to issues with the cold oil, which is why pre-heating of the engine is recommended to maximize it's lifespan in colder ...
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2011Chevy Equinox the automatic Temperature control quit functioning! The ac and heat quit ,I’m manually making the heater work and ac quit!
2011 Chevy Equinox lt 2.4 FWD HVAC ! The temperature control switch quit functioning making it heat only! The ac completely quit. I make the heater work manually!
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Car overheating and car smells like coolant
Yesterday I was driving normally when my car suddenly started to overheat. A bit of smoke is coming out from the vent. Suddenly the car stopped and I have a damp passenger side foot rest. Could this ...
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foreign object in windshield vent -dangerous?
I have a 2016 Renault Captur.
My daughter dropped a small plastic toy (about an inch high) in the windshield vent (the one above the dashboard) and I'm unable to fish it out.
How likely is this to ...
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No heat in car, low coolant vs heater core
Car has no heat and temperature gauge creeps up very close to the overheating zone especially when car is not moving. Suspected that low coolant due to slow leak was to blame, and in the past adding ...
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2007 Subaru Outback - Split AC/Heat passenger side not responsive
As stated I have a 2007 Subaru Outback, with the LL Bean package; no LED screen yet on this one.
The AC/Heat has split controls, one for the passenger side and one for the driver. I've always kept ...
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05 Honda Odyssey heater only works after low
I have a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The heater system has been working very odd as of late. When the car gets up to temperature the heater even on high only blows out icy cold air. However, if you turn the ...
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Nissan qashqai heater problems
Not blowing hot air out of heater vent , motor working on all settings both matrix pipes are warm when car is at operating temperature
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How can I find out where pre-cut lead-through under glove compartment for passenger compartment heater on Opel Corsa Combo 2015 goes?
I'm about to mount a passenger compartment heater cable on my Opel Corsa Combo 2015, but I'm a bit unsure how to use the dedicated lead-through.
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Servicing an under-chassis diesel heater
So my van (Mercedes Sprinter XLWB) has a diesel heater inside a metal box hanging under the chassis by 4x 17mm bolts.
It is connected to air ducting to deliver the hot air into the back of the van.
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1997 ford f150 heater not working properly
I have a 1997 ford f150. New water pump, new thermostat 195°, heater core has been flushed out. Problem is the heat will blow warm for few mins then blow cold air for few mins. What else should we do? ...
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Why would a mechanic crank heater to maximum
This is a curiosity question. I recently had the timing belt, tensioner and water pump replaced on my Honda Odyssey.
When I picked up the van it was really hot inside but I didn't think much of it. ...
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Record -0° temp in Arkansas and my '10 Jeep Grand Cherokee is overheating plus heater stopped working
I had a good amount of 50/50 AF but when the temp dropped to record low of -0° my heater gradually went out over several days. I added a little concentrated AF and next day it overheated. Should I ...
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How do I diagnose heater problems on a 1997 Chevy Suburban?
I've got a 1997 Suburban and would love a complete list of items to troubleshoot a heater that doesn't work.
What I've checked/done so far:
blower motor is OK
can switch from defrost/feet/face
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'05 Accord - No heat; changed thermostat
Alright so here's my problem. My 2005 Accord does not have HOT heat coming from the blowers. Sometimes it blows warmish. I just changed my thermostat today, and when I drained my radiator, the ...
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Radiator not building pressure
I have a 99 Dodge Ram new water pump new heater core and clutch fan radiator not building pressure my heat comes and goes
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Bizarre Lack of Heat From Heater Vents - 2010 BMW E91 318d
I have an issue I'm struggling to pin down with my 2010 318d 3 Series Touring: All air vents blow cold or at best, luke warm air into the passenger compartment, even on long journeys when the vehicle ...
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Mysterious honda civic 2002 overheating some time
Okay, so lets start here. First my car started overheating. We changed the thermostat but it keeps on over heating. Let me explain my problem. I am driving on highways my heaters work perfectly ...
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Should I use the heater while warming up my car?
I know that you should drive off immediately to warm up your car as your entire car will warm up faster this way. However, the common practice to defrost the inside of your windshield is to blast the ...
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Why does my 2006 jeep commander have no heat?
I have a 2006 jeep commander. new heater core, new thermostat, and door actuator but no heat. could someone please help me get some heat
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How do race drivers clear foggy windscreens?
I know that, in order to decrease weight, race cars may remove AC and heating systems as these are not essential.
However, when driving, if their windows get foggy due to cold weather, how do they ...
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Peugeot 308 (2010).with heater problems. Only warm air from vents & foot well. Coolant leaking too but engine NOT over heating. No visible leaks
Car heater works but only blows warm-ish air on small vents and footwell blowers. Windscreen vents not blowing warm air like other vents and temp seems to drop or not even be there on windscreen vents....
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Why is my 2012 Chevy Equinox heater only blowing cold air?
In my 2012 Chevy Equinox, when turning the heater on it only blows cold air like the AC is on.
Temperature gauge is normal as it always has been
No leaking fluids, including water
The seat warmers ...
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1991 F-250 vent always blows hot air
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I recently inherited an old 1991 Ford F-250. It seems to run well, only has 80,000 miles, but it has two main issues (I'll post a separate question about the other one).
The ...
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my heat doesn't work iin my 98 Honda civic
My heat doesn't work in my 98 Honda civic. I just had the radiator and the fan motor replaced. I haven't had a chance to test it will this fix the problem?
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Why does my car sometimes blow cold air while the heater is on?
This started about a week ago. I put the heat on and about after driving a couple of miles with the heat on it would randomly blow out cold air. Sometimes if I turned the heat off or switched it from ...
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A/C Condensor fan turns on when Heater is switched on
I have a Mitsubishi Lancer. I recently got the fan control module changed. However, I have noticed that when I turn the heater on, the A/C condenser fan also turns on. Is this right? I do feel that it ...
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HVAC not providing heat in the vehicle
I have a Vauxhall Insignia. I've had the waterpump, thermostat, and housing replaced. It's still not getting hot air in the car. Also, had 2 sniff tests done and compression tests done, both passed? ...
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Car heater taking too long to come on if at all?
My car heater is taking a long time to come on if at all. Anyone know what can be causing this?
Just to note that I recently changed my engine because the previous engine overheated and the water ...
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What does a high altitude package in diesel heatings
I am currently checking out various camper vans and for one manufacturer there is an option for the diesel heating called "high altitude package" which is supposed to ensure the heating is functioning ...
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Can running the heater with the A/C on damage your car?
I find that having the A/C on with the heater helps defog the car faster in the winter. Is it possible that doing this can damage the car?
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2006 Subaru Forrester overheating and no heat
My 2006 Subaru Forester is overheating with no heat blowing through the vents. I have had a thermostat put in and a new heater core. Radiator has been pressure tested with no leaks. Unfortunately it ...
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2006 Jeep Commander - heater is only blowing hot air
My 2006 Jeep Commander continues to blow hot air even when the switch is turned completely off. Has anyone had this problem before?
Problem description from OPs 'answer' below:
"If I turn the fan ...
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Why may heating gradually stop after some time driving (and doesn't work in passenger side at all)?
This is a somewhat strange problem. Heating (in driver side) seems to work normal - after somewhere between 15-25 mins. driving or so, it gradually stops working. The warming in passenger side doesn't ...
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Why does air always blow out of the dash vents?
This is something that occurs on every vehicle I've driven in the last 15 years, so it's obviously not a malfunction but a design choice.
When you turn the selector to blow either on the floor or ...
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Heater will blow warm air then go to cold
I have an 01 Ford f150 with the 5.4 Triton, my heater has worked good untill a few days ago, at operating temp the heater will blow hot air but if I change it from defrost to anything eles or turn it ...
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2003 Nissan Altima's heat is only lukewarm
My '03 Nissan Altima blows plenty of heat when the weather is warm. Now that we are into cold weather, it blows only lukewarm air when I have the heat on.
The coolant level is okay. I had the ...
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No heat, but fan and heater core are working
I have no cabin heat in my 1996 Volvo 850 even though the blower and heater core appear to be working. I have the air mix turned off, so no outside air should be coming in. Nevertheless, the system ...
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Can you "warm up" an electric car in icy weather?
I'm in New England, and the latest snow/sleet/ice storm just left four inches. I did what I usually do with my two conventional gas cars: start them, move them to the street, clean off most of the ...
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Poor heat inside of car and loosing coolant from reservoir and radiator
2008 Subaru forester. I have to add coolant to reservoir every 50 miles or so. I get very little heat from inside the cars vents. I don't have any oil loss or any water in the oil. I have not been ...
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How to remove the rear heater on an Econoline
So I'm currently in the process of gutting a 2005 E350 (a former wheelchair van with a raised roof) to turn it into a camper van. As part of this process, I went about removing the back heater. In ...
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Toyota matrix heat/hvac heater blend door actuator
I have a toyota matrix 2005 xrs its blows full heat on the drivers side but cold on
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