1997 Chevrolet Malibu Car Runs Cold Heat Doen T Work Well

1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU
206,000 MILES
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car runs cold. heat doen't work well.
Jan 14, 2013 at 10:56 AM
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see if both heater hoses hot when engine warm. if they are check your actuators in heater. check for a vacuum leak starting at engine. check to see if both vacuum motors are operating the one on lh side is for heat. pic attached.
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