2005 Dodge Stratus Heating problem

2005 DODGE STRATUS
86,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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EUBANKS
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The temperature gauge registers no higher than 1/4 above cool.
The heater only blows warm air when you accelerate.
Is it a thermostat problem or something else?
Nov 13, 2008 at 11:59 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Yes, sounds like a faulty thermostat.

First, feel your hoses from radiator to ensure they are both getting hot. If only one is hot, this usually indicates that the heater core is clogged or faulty.

If both are hot, suspect faulty thermostat.
Nov 13, 2008 at 12:14 PM
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