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2000 GMC Sonoma Repair Question


Topics covered: Heater, Door, Blend door.
Mileage: 75,000 miles.

Asked on November 19, 2010

2000 gmc sonoma 4.3

Enter your question.I DON'T HAVE ANY HEAT,I replaced the therm.and all ..switches seem to be working. there dosen't seem to be any water circulating thru heater core. The engin isn't overheating. Could this still be the water pump.
Avatar Asked by skipel23

Answer

Replied on November 19, 2010


Does it run at operating temp ?
Run engine and check heater hoses by the fire wall if both hot and no hot air inside
problem is in the heater box and blend door or blend door actuator

Tiny Answered by BMRFIXIT (expert)
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Replied on November 19, 2010

Also check if it has a heater control valve

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on November 20, 2010

The engin runs at operating temp. The inlet hose gets warm, but not hot and the exit hose stays cool. It is like there isn't enought pressure in the line. Does the blend box stop the flow of the water.

Tiny Response from skipel23
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Replied on November 20, 2010

They do not use a valve in this system and blend system was used
as they direct the air thro and over the heater core and or the AC system and fresh air

heater core need to be isolated and flushed

Tiny Answered by BMRFIXIT (expert)
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Replied on November 20, 2010

I did that and water runs thru it freely.

Tiny Response from skipel23
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Replied on November 20, 2010

If water running thru freely and no heat on the inside ,engine reaching operating temp ,
check blend door operation and i would suspect the actuator on the door

Tiny Answered by BMRFIXIT (expert)
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Replied on November 20, 2010

When I say water is rinning freely, It is with the hoses disconnected. How do I get to the actuator.

Tiny Response from skipel23
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Replied on November 20, 2010

under the dash on the heater box
i will try to find a picture for you

Tiny Answered by BMRFIXIT (expert)
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Replied on November 20, 2010

Thanks

Tiny Response from skipel23
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Replied on November 20, 2010

this a picture of the part and what it look like
let me know

Tiny Answered by BMRFIXIT (expert)
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