No heat from heater?

Tiny
CADDOP22
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I have a 2001 S-10 Blazer and am not getting any heat at all. The thermostat was replaced on 18-Oct-09, but the problem was not solved.

I want to add that I had a small pinhole leak in the radiator last summer and put in Alumseal stop leak.

The engine Temp guage is showing around 190 degrees.

I am hoping someone can point me the right direction to get this repaired.

Thanks for any help.
Monday, October 19th, 2009 AT 2:05 PM

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Tiny
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I flushed the Heater Core and now have heat. This guide should help us fix it

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-heater-not-working

and this video

https://youtu.be/SNRb6pSwYuU

Let me know what you find.
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Monday, November 12th, 2018 AT 5:24 PM
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MIKE
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I have the same problem with my 01 GMC Jimmy. Little heat on low but it just seems that the inlet tot he heat core is hot and the outlet is warm. I thought the Water Pump may not be working but was going to look at the core first. Is it still working now that you have flushed the core?

Thanks for the help.
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Monday, November 12th, 2018 AT 5:24 PM
Tiny
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Yes, it is working fine. Give it a try.
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Monday, November 12th, 2018 AT 5:24 PM
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EMTJDUB
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Heater problem 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 85000 miles

Last winter I went the whole winter without heat. Very cold in Missouri. This winter I'd like to have heat in my truck. When I turn my heat on I only get air that is the same temp as the air outside. I've flushed my coolant system twice, changed the thermostat and I still haven't got the problem solved. I've been told that it might be the little device that adjust the vents from cool to warm air. I've torn apart my dash and can't find it. Can someone please help me! I don't think I could bare another winter! Thanks.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:12 PM (Merged)
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FLITEMEDIC
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Hey EMT...Paramedic here...My '94 s-10 has same problem...like you I was told a "little black control box" of some sort..Part is approx. $50. at Oreilly auto parts...and part is behind the radio somewhere...if I find or if u do i'll let u know and vice versa...good luck....flitemedic

Here is a guide that can help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-heater-not-working

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers,
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:12 PM (Merged)
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MADDRABBITT
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Somebody else told me to take the heater hoses off that go to the heater core and hook a water hose to the intake side and flush just the heater core itself that solved my problem on my 2001 S 10
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:12 PM (Merged)
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SPOONMORE2007
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I would possibly check the heater core it may be blocked. Secondly the device is called a blend door actuator and can stick open or shut. Depending on if it opens or shuts depends on what air flow you get.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:12 PM (Merged)
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CCRIDER2
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I've read through older posts of simalar issues, and I think I might have an 'air lock', of sorts, in the heater core. Would like an opinion on how to fix this.

2001 S10 V6 4X4 P/U

Noticed a bubbling noise under the dash for the last two years. More prevalent when accelerating. I figured I had a plugged A/C drain and was hearing condensate slushing around in the housing. I never did find the drain, but my cousin, an S10 owner, said not to worry about it. I noticed this past Summer, it was draining A/C condensate as it should, so I assumed it fixed itself, as I no longer hear the 'sloshing sound'.
Well. Now the heater barely puts out warm air.

One of the two hoses is hot, the other is cold, so it seems I'm not getting flow through the core. I traced both hoses down, looking for a "heater control valve". None found under the hood. The coolent level was down just above the ADD mark when cold. I've added about a pint and it hasn't gone down. I can't say it hasn't been low in the past. I always go to Midas for oil changes, so if they added any coolent and didn't tell me.I'd have no way of knowing.

Anyone have an idea where to start?
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:13 PM (Merged)
Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Check the heater core if its clogged-up
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:13 PM (Merged)
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Ya OK. That makes sense. Although, not what I wanted to hear as the hose is put up and the water lines to the garage are blowed-out for the Winter.

I assume you meant to try the water flush, as described elsewhere on this site? Right?

Might have to get this done by someone before Spring. :)

Thanks Much!
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:13 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Before working on it, start the engine, allow the engine to warm up to operating temp with the heater on, and feel both heater core hoses. If both are hot, the core isn't plugged. If only one gets hot, then it is.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:13 PM (Merged)
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EMTJDUB
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Alright, the last problem I was having with my truck was that I was not getting any heat at all from the vents. I flushed the system and it worked for a little while. Now what I'm noticing is that when I turn the heat on in my truck it kicks out COLD air, like A/C cold. The other day I popped the hood an noticed that the A/C compressor is engaged when I have the heat on. I'm confused my that one! Also my windshield tends to fog up when I'm driving in the moring. Any suggestions?
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:13 PM (Merged)
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Its normal to have the ac on in defrost mode. Pressure test the coolant system to insure that your heater core is not leaking causing the fog on your windshield. Check the hose going into the heater core they warm evenly as the engine warms
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:13 PM (Merged)
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Hello -

To better assist you can you tell me the size or your engine in liter and the 8th digit of your VIN.

Okay. . .. . .. . .do me a favor. . .. . .. . .. . ..once the truck is at operating temperature check the heater hoses going into the firewall. . .. . .. . ..are they both hot. . .. . ..the same temp or is one hot and the other cold.

Next some of the common conditions for insufficient heating are as follows:

1. A leak in the cooling system.
2. A low coolant level.
3. A loose or worn drive belt.
4. A leaking or kinked heater hose.
5. A cracked or missing radiator cap seal.
6. A stuck thermostat
7. Temperature valve position

As for the windshield fogging. . .. . .. . ..on the pic below. . .. . .. . .many times our windshield fogs because we don't have outside air coming in. . .. . ..therefore the inside air that is being blown (or not) fogs the windows. . .. . .. . .there has to be air circulating. . .. . .. . ..


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/248015_1_175.jpg



Depending on the outside temp and the inside of your car. . .. . ...lets say it is raining outside and hot. . .. . .. . ..you turn your AC on and the windows fog. . .. . .. . ..make sure it isn't on MAX A/C, number 3 arrow as your vent is closed off and you are not getting any outside air. You need to have it on number 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Then your temp control number 2 is on full cold.

If it is a little cool out or cold I guess make sure you have the temp control on whatever you need but the selector needs to be on again, 4,5,6,7,8. I say 4 because you will still get warm air though this selection still pulls outside air in. . .. . .. . ..

Try the above and let me know. . .. . .. . .. . ...

For the heat. . .. . .. . .please check to make sure your coolant is full. . .. . .. . .replace the radiator cap, make sure your belt is properly tight and check the hoses as I asked and let me know.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:13 PM (Merged)
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My heater started blowing cold air yesterday morning. I noticed for a couple of weeks it didn't feel very warm. We have checked the passenger side under the dash for leaks and found nothing. The radiator is full and the water is getting hot. We also noticed that when we turn the AC on and then turn it back to heat that the blower seems to weaken. The air that comes out of the vents is stronger on the AC than the heat. Any ideas what it could be? I looked for the heater coil last night but can't find it anywhere. I took out the glove compartment and only saw a bunch of wires.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:13 PM (Merged)
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First I would like you to feel the heater core hoses and let me know if one is hot, neither are hot, both are hot, or if one is significantly cooler then the other, check directly by the firewall.

Sounds to me that your blend door is functioning properly.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:13 PM (Merged)
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LARRY929
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Had new air filter installed at dealership.

Now my heater does not work -- cold air only.

Could mechanic have disconnected something and not reconnected it?

Engine temp reads within it's NORMAL range as usual.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:13 PM (Merged)
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ENESENGR
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I have a 2000 s10 that developed the same problem, heater just stopped working suddenly. I was thinking maybe a stuck thermostat valve or something, so I drained and flushed the cooling system to investigate, and a considerable amount of crud came out. I put in new antifreeze and after that the heater worked fine. Apparently the heater core intake had been clogged. Hope this helps.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:13 PM (Merged)
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My 2001 S-10 has no heat. I have plenty of anti-freeze, and it runs at 190 degrees. The temperature control knob seems to be working according to my muti-meter. Thanks Tom
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:13 PM (Merged)
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Check the thermostat and heater core if its clogged-up if okay could be an air mix/blend/mode door problem, vacuum and actuator and HVAC control module.
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