car heater

2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA
89,000 MILES
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JAMES WILLIAMS
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My heater will not warm. What are typical causes of this
Nov 17, 2010 at 12:09 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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With the engine at full operating temp, locate the 2 heater hoses where they go into the firewall and feel them to see if they are both hot to the touch. If they are..........

The heat in that vehicle is controlled by a blend door that regulates heated air flow. it is operated by an electric motor/actuator. The problem can be that the actuator is stripped or inoperative or the door itself could be damaged. This is what needs to be determined by examining the actuator and see if it is responding to heat change commands or not.
Nov 17, 2010 at 12:49 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Closing out question
Mar 28, 2011 at 6:55 PM
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