2001 Dodge Stratus Heater only works in bursts

175,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JPARRY
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After running the heater on low for about 40 min, it stopped producing heat and only dispensed cold air. I noticed that when the heat stopped the lights for the heater controls went off...here's the weird part, when I pushed the button for the rear defroster both the lights and heat come back! Only for a few min, then went off again...and ideas?
Nov 10, 2008 at 11:38 AM
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ZACKMAN
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Check your AC/heater relay
Nov 10, 2008 at 3:52 PM
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