the heater in my car does not heat up like it should

1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
9,607 MILES
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RUEYBURNETTE
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my 1999 Plymouth breeze has no heat,i changed the thermostat and made sure that it is full of anti-freeze but it barely warms up according to the temp gauge
Sep 23, 2012 at 10:10 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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could be a clogged heater core, air in the system or a bad head gasket.

the cable operating the blend door could also be an issue.

Roy
Sep 23, 2012 at 10:16 PM
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RUEYBURNETTE
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Thank you for your reply,could you tell me how i would know if i have a bad head gasket?i am purchasing this car from Superior auto i bought it as is,i am really concerned about the money i will have to put in it,But i needed a car desperately.any tips on how i can tell if i have a bad head gasket?Thank you.
Sep 24, 2012 at 8:36 PM
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a shop can inject air into the cylinders and see if there is any leakage into the cooling system. 1 hour in labor.

Roy
Sep 25, 2012 at 10:59 AM
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OK Thank You For Your Replies,i would pay you for them,or well what ever you would like thank you
Sep 25, 2012 at 12:05 PM
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i also answered the other post as well.

Roy
Sep 25, 2012 at 1:29 PM
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OK Roy i wish you were just here so you could fix it for me,I Need a smart man around,Thank You,
Sep 25, 2012 at 7:02 PM
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