I got a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500

MICHAEL1128

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2002 DODGE RAM
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I got a 2002 dodge ram 1500. The heater blows warm air but not hot hot. When I put the heater in full blast it only gets warm {to like room temp warm} radiator, fan clutch, heater core, thermostat. "Well I have not done it my self my mechanic did." But is this normal could their be some thing wrong

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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IS the engine running at a normal operating temp? Has the heater core been flushed?

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Monday, January 7th, 2013 AT 2:42 AM

MICHAEL1128

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Yes engine running @ normal temp and heater core has been replaced with new one not flushed

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Monday, January 7th, 2013 AT 2:52 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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The last things left are to make sure there are no air blocks and the blend air door is opening fully.

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Monday, January 7th, 2013 AT 2:55 AM

MICHAEL1128

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How would I check that?

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Monday, January 7th, 2013 AT 3:01 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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To bleed the air from the system, I will start the car and loosen the return line from the heater core to see if any air comes out. NOTE: Coolant will come out too. As far as the blend air door, you need to see if it is working when you change from cool to heat.