1998 Pontiac Bonneville Just Brought New Thermostat Heat Still Working

1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
119,000 MILES
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RAHMEL#
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Just brought new thermostat and the heat still not working?
Oct 23, 2012 at 9:36 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Are both heater hoses go in the heater core getting really hot?
Oct 23, 2012 at 11:29 PM
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RAHMEL#
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i dont know, in the front vent nothing coming out no heat or its not defrosting? only in the front, the back defroster working,how do i check the hose?
Oct 24, 2012 at 2:25 AM
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There will be two smaller heater hoses going into the firewall those are your heater core hoses see if both of those are hot
Oct 24, 2012 at 4:42 AM
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RAHMEL#
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if they are hot what that means?
Oct 24, 2012 at 1:24 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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then that means hot coola then that means hot coolant is going into your heater core. If 1 is hot and the other 1 is cool or warm that means the heater core is clogged. blen blend door.
Oct 24, 2012 at 4:32 PM
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RAHMEL#
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how much would that cost to fix? and also do i have to buy a part for that?
Oct 24, 2012 at 5:50 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Let's start with r the hose is getting really hot first.
Oct 24, 2012 at 7:08 PM
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the top hose is hot? what now?
Nov 16, 2012 at 5:35 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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So what is the problem your having?Which hose are you talking about?Your radiator hose?
Nov 17, 2012 at 8:29 AM
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