1996 Dodge Intrepid HEATER CORE

1996 DODGE INTREPID
96,141 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ERNESTDOHRMAN
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MY DAUGHTER HAS A 96 INTREPID. THE HEATER HAS NEVER WORKED WELL. THE BLOWER IS FINE BUT THE AIR DOESN'T WARM UP MUCH. I JUST REPLACED THE RADIATOR AND THERMOSTAT SINCE THE RADIATOR DEVELOPED A CRACK. DO I NEED TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE, OR IS THIS A PROBLEM WITH THE DASH CONTROLS?
Dec 28, 2007 at 4:58 PM
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[quote:376264e2b5="ernestdohrman"]Heater problem
1996 Dodge Intrepid 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 96141 miles
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MY DAUGHTER HAS A 96 INTREPID. THE HEATER HAS NEVER WORKED WELL. THE BLOWER IS FINE BUT THE AIR DOESN'T WARM UP MUCH. I JUST REPLACED THE RADIATOR AND THERMOSTAT SINCE THE RADIATOR DEVELOPED A CRACK. DO I NEED TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE, OR IS THIS A PROBLEM WITH THE DASH CONTROLS?[/quote:376264e2b5]


i would flush the heater core
remove the heater hoses and run water and compressed air if possible throw one out the other and vice versa
Dec 29, 2007 at 10:53 PM
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BCANARY2009
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The hoses are difficult to get to, had to buy a special tool to get the spring clamps off since there's no room to work.
I replaced the heater core myself. Had to remove everything in front of the seats all the way to the firewall to get to it. It wasn't difficult, just time consuming. If you have the money, it's well worth it to have a pro do the job.
Jan 12, 2011 at 2:09 AM
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THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE
Feb 8, 2011 at 4:01 AM