heater not getting hot

1999 TOYOTA MR2
11,000 MILES
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GARYB
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water level is normal,car starts and run ok temp gauge goes to normal and stays there,but the heater is not even getting warm in the car,the car sat on driveway for 3-4 years without being moved or started
Jan 12, 2012 at 12:24 PM
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FIXITMR
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check the heater water control valve to see if it's working/passing hot water thru.
Jan 12, 2012 at 12:43 PM
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GARYB
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there is no heat getting to the heater control valve or the radiator
Jan 12, 2012 at 12:55 PM
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GARYB
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do you think it could be the thermostat blocked
Jan 12, 2012 at 12:59 PM
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FIXITMR
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are you saying you can drive car and the radiator does not get hot? i assume system is full?
Jan 12, 2012 at 5:39 PM
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