1996 Dodge Intrepid HEATER CORE

Tiny
ERNESTDOHRMAN
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  • 1996 DODGE INTREPID
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 96,141 MILES
MY DAUGHTER HAS A 96 INTREPID. THE HEATER HAS NEVER WORKED WELL. THE BLOWER IS FINE BUT THE AIR DOESN'T WARM UP MUCH. I JUST REPLACED THE RADIATOR AND THERMOSTAT SINCE THE RADIATOR DEVELOPED A CRACK. DO I NEED TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE, OR IS THIS A PROBLEM WITH THE DASH CONTROLS?
Friday, December 28th, 2007 AT 4:58 PM

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Tiny
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I would flush the heater core
remove the heater hoses and run water and compressed air if possible throw one out the other and vice versa
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Saturday, December 29th, 2007 AT 10:53 PM
Tiny
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The hoses are difficult to get to, had to buy a special tool to get the spring clamps off since there's no room to work.
I replaced the heater core myself. Had to remove everything in front of the seats all the way to the firewall to get to it. It wasn't difficult, just time consuming. If you have the money, it's well worth it to have a pro do the job.
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Wednesday, January 12th, 2011 AT 2:09 AM
Tiny
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THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE
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Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 AT 4:01 AM

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