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1996 Saturn SL1 Repair Question


Topics covered: Heater, Heater core, Engine.
Mileage: 186,000 miles.

Asked on December 11, 2012

Saturn SL1 Heater Problem

I noticed today that my heater is having trouble keeping the air hot. As long as the car is in motion, it's fine. But if I stop at a light or anything the air begins to get colder until it's no longer even warm. What could cause this and how expensive of a fix is it?
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Replied on December 11, 2012

Sounds like a clogged heater core see if both heater hoses at the fire wall going into the heater core are too hot to hold when the engine is at operating temp?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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