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1999 Chrysler LHS CAR WON'T HEAT UP

Tiny
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  • 1999 CHRYSLER LHS
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 19,000 MILES
CHANGED RADIATOR (NEW) THERMOSTAT, SERPTINE BELT AND WATER PUMP. CAR HEATS UP TO NORMAL, BUT DOEN'T THROW THE HEAT IT SHOULD. THE OP RADIATOR HOSES GETS HOT BUT THE BOTTOM STAYS COLD.
Saturday, February 13th, 2010 AT 1:20 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Sounds like a plugged heater core. They can usually be cleared with a garden hose. Remove the heater hoses from the engine and run water through them both ways until it flows freely.

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Monday, February 15th, 2010 AT 3:18 AM

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