1996 chrysler doesn't warm up much

1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS
18,000 MILES
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HAWKLAN1701D
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temp gauge only goes up about an 1/8 of the way and the heater output is cool
Dec 7, 2011 at 9:25 PM
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HMAC300
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check to see if both heater hoses are hot when engine is warmed up. if not then replace thermostat. if it is hot then check the actuators in the hvac unit.
Dec 7, 2011 at 9:32 PM
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HAWKLAN1701D
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Umm...the actuators?
Would that be the hot cold dial &/or the fresh/recirc dial?
If so they seem to be working fine, not sure how that would affect the temp guage though.
If both hoses are warm (not hot) does that still mean thermostat?
Dec 9, 2011 at 8:30 PM
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HMAC300
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probably does, they should behot to the touch onboth sides
Dec 9, 2011 at 9:37 PM
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HAWKLAN1701D
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I'll have to check when i get home tonight.
Thanks.
Dec 9, 2011 at 9:56 PM
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