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1992 Plymouth Acclaim Repair Question


Topics covered: Heater, Coolant, Door.
Mileage: 96,642 miles.

Asked on December 14, 2012

Plymouth Acclaim Heater Problem

Throws luke warm air at idle,will only throw hot air if you rev it up,i flushed rad and heatercore replaced thermostat still the same

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Replied on December 14, 2012

Are both heater core hoses getting hot? Is the coolant full and free of air blocks?

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Replied on December 15, 2012

yes and yes

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Replied on December 15, 2012

If both hoses are getting hot, then you have a problem with the blend air door. Check that.

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Replied on December 15, 2012

replaced 16# rad cap with a 7# cap and got alot more heat.

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