heating in the car and defroster

2005 CADILLAC CTS
150,000 MILES • 3.6L • 6 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRONCOS2932
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when trying to get heat a little heat comes out and sometimes fades
Mostly blows tepid air
Checked with a mechanic and as long as the temp ind doesn't go in the red
It is not the thermostat
Help!
Feb 5, 2016 at 1:26 PM
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check to see if both heater hoses are hot, if not pressure check system for a leak internally.it may be the actuators or control unit isn't making the actuators work. pull fuse in pic it may reset the actuators you need to leave it out for 60 seconds or so key on or off.
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Feb 5, 2016 at 1:59 PM
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BRONCOS2932
Thanks for the heads up, I will try what you suggest
Don
Feb 8, 2016 at 9:25 AM
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