How do I get more heat out of my car

Tiny
DOUG FILLIAN
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  • 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 180,000 MILES
I have flushed the entire system, replaced thermostat, water pump, and still can only get some heat when running it down the road.
Saturday, January 28th, 2012 AT 4:48 PM

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Tiny
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 both hot, 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.
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Saturday, January 28th, 2012 AT 5:25 PM

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