Warm air, not hot, blowing out?

2012 CHRYSLER 200
140,000 MILES • 3.6L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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warm air, not hot, blowing out. The air gets cooler the faster the fan is set. The temperature gauge is just below halfway, which I think is the normal.
Jan 6, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Yes, this can happen because of two things, first the coolant level is low, or the heater core has internal blockage. I would wait until the engine is cold and then remove the radiator cap to check the level, if the level is okay remove the heater hoses and use a garden hose to help flash the heater core out.

Here is a video that can help as well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNRb6pSwYuU&t

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Jan 6, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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