Heater blowing cold engine gets hot

1994 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER
150,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DSPANO99
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Engine gets hot but heater will not blow hot air.
Oct 11, 2018 at 3:09 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

First, check to make sure it isn't low on coolant. The is the most common reason heaters don't work and engines get hot. Take a look through this link, specifically number 8.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-heater-works

Let me know what you find.

Take care,
Joe
Oct 11, 2018 at 7:56 PM
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DSPANO99
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I replaced the thermostat and that solved the problem. Thanks
Oct 15, 2018 at 10:14 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Great! Let us know if you have questions in the future.

Take care,
Joe
Oct 15, 2018 at 5:06 PM