2000 Dodge Durango Vehicle heater not heating up fast enoug

2000 DODGE DURANGO
111,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CDACEY
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I just recently replaced the thermostat because the old one locked shut. I though that by replacing it that that would fix my heater problem. I am just curious as to whether or not I need to replace my heater core. It takes quite a while for my vehicle's heater to actually start blowing hot air. and it doesnt even blow hot air on the defroster seetting.
Mar 14, 2009 at 4:22 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be something else other than the thermostat/heater core such as the air mix/blend/mode/recir door problems, vacuum and actuators, HVAC control module
Mar 14, 2009 at 4:34 AM
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