1996 Plymouth Voyager no heat at all

Tiny
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Heater problem
1996 Plymouth Voyager 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I got stuck in a snow bank, my serp belt came off and I got towed out. Nothing happened to where my car wouldnt produce heat. My blower works, my antifreeze is good. What should I check first?
Sunday, January 10th, 2010 AT 3:02 AM

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Tiny
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Heater Core "” Plugged

WARNING: The heater core inlet hose will become too hot to handle if the system is working correctly.

Check to see that the engine coolant is at the correct level.
Start the engine and turn on the heater.
When the engine coolant reaches operating temperature, feel the heater core inlet and outlet hose to see if they are hot.
If the inlet hose is not hot:

the thermostat is not working correctly.
If the outlet hose is not hot:

the heater core may have an air pocket.
The heater core may be restricted or plugged.
If both are hot, the temperature blend door in the heater plenum may be broken or stuck.
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Sunday, January 10th, 2010 AT 4:56 AM

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