My heater is not working?

Tiny
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Cold air.
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Monday, November 2nd, 2020 AT 8:44 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check /replace thermostat
check heater hoses under hood
they should be hot both if you have one hot and one cool flush heater core
1st check /replace thermostat
let me know
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Tiny
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Thanks for the help, I will let you know. If I can send a donation I will. Do you have a mail process?
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I have a 1994 dodge caravan and there was no heat coming out. So I changed the thermastat and its still blowing cold air out. Now I don't know what else to do?
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Monday, November 2nd, 2020 AT 8:44 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Have you checked to see if the heater core is plugged
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Monday, November 2nd, 2020 AT 8:44 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Could also be you heater hvac blend door.
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Heater problem
1994 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Ive flushed the heater core and replaced the two hoses running to it but my heat still dont work. What else could be the reason?
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Monday, November 2nd, 2020 AT 8:44 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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This is my check list for no heat hope that help
1- Check coolant level and add if needed
2- Start and warm up the engine, does engine reach operating temp? If not check and suspect thermostat, if it does go to next step
3- Check heater hoses by the firewall both should be hot, if so problem is inside the HVAC box and check doors and actuators, if not check if have any restriction between engine and heater core by the firewall if not isolate and flush heater core
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What can I do to fix my heater or is it a problem that a mechanic has to fix
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Monday, November 2nd, 2020 AT 8:45 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi:
What seems to be the problem with the heater?

Joe
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Monday, November 2nd, 2020 AT 8:45 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hello JacobandNicolas. Thank You very much for responding to my question yesterday, I apologize for not getting back to you before now, I was pleasantly surprised when I check my email and you guys had replied so quickly. I truly appriciate you taking your time to help me with my vehicle issues. The problem Im having is that my 1994 Dogde Caravan has no ac and or heat. I really need my heater to work because its now snowing outside and it is very cold. When I turn on the heater all I get is cold air. Again I Thank You for your help and will be waiting to hear back from you.
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Monday, November 2nd, 2020 AT 8:45 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi:
I'm glad to be here for you, and I hope I can help. To get started, do you mean the blower motor isn't working or it does work but all you get is cold air? Also, when you drive, does your engine temp gauge show that the engine is running at a normal operating temp?

Let me know.

Joe
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Tiny
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Heater problem
1994 Dodge Caravan 184000 miles

I have a 1994 dodge caravan and it was/is leaking antifreeze. I put some sealant in and thought it would work. It makes a hissing sound and overheats at random times. It's like it will be fine for a while then out of no where it will over heat and the temp dial will accelerate then suddenly go down after a short amount of time. Then the engine will sound like bacon frying in a pan. The leak comes and goes. The heater does not work.I should say t comes and goes.
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Monday, November 2nd, 2020 AT 8:45 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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From the details of your engines symptoms, it might be a serious situation. Lets look at the fact you are losing coolant. Do you have any visual leaks? Such as cracked hoses, leaking radiator? Is there a smell of coolant/antifreeze inside the Van? Are the windows fogging up from the inside when you start your van in the early morning. You will also need to check if the cylinder head gasket is still sealed. Is there engine coolant in your oil? Is the oil dipstick a milky brown when checked?
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Monday, November 2nd, 2020 AT 8:45 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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  • 1993 DODGE CARAVAN
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My Caravan does not have any heat coming out of the vent. Only cold air. The rad has been flushed and it has a new thermostat. As an added piece of information, the coolant -- over a period of time drops but there is no sign of leaks under the van. Any ideas what to do to restore the heat.
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Monday, November 2nd, 2020 AT 8:45 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Because your coolant was changed, you have to make sure that u bleed the system. Air pockets=no heat. Also have your engine coolant temperature sensor checked for faultiness, if bad, replace it.
Let me know the outcome.
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Monday, November 2nd, 2020 AT 8:45 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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What is the right way to bleed the system?
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Monday, November 2nd, 2020 AT 8:45 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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One way is to look on top of the coolant inlet cover where the thermostat goes, there is might be a little bleed screw in which you have to slightly open when the car is on and has reached operating temp. With the heater on full blast. The other is to take the coolant cap off before your start your car. Then you do the same thing as the other way and turn your heater on full blast and as the car reaches operating temp. Youll see the coolant bubbling and releasing air as this is happening. Youll notice that the coolant is getting slightly lower and that is when you add a little coolant at a time until you get to the correct level. Usually when it stops bubbling thats when all of the air has been purged. I have to caution you, if you don't really know what your doing you should have someone help you and wear the proper protection equipment so that u don't get scolded or splashed in your eye.
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Monday, November 2nd, 2020 AT 8:45 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I have done what you suggested and there certainly was quite a lot of air bubbles. WOW. Unfortunately, I never got any heat from the heater. So I am not sure what my next step should be.
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Tiny
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I've flushed the heater core (both hoses were hot, but tried it anyway) but still get no heat, thinking that was the problem. Coolant is topped off. But the air only blows cool from the top vents, nothing from the front vents and very little from the bottom vents. Any ideas?
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