Temperature gauge not reaching halfway mark, no heat in cabin?

2006 CHRYSLER 300
232,282 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GREYSDAD86
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Replaced the Temperature Sensor and thermostat, blend door actuator. Temperature gauge still reading cold goes up some then comes down slightly. No heat in the cabin.
Jan 20, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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BORIS K
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Hello,

It sounds like there might by some air trapped in the cooling system.
Suggest trying bleed the system properly.

A good video:
https://youtu.be/oqcHzbcxP5E?si=YROYpStDQRf_Z-Si

A guide:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars

Cheers, Boris
Jan 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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GREYSDAD86
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Thanks Sir.
Greatly appreciated.
Jan 20, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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Jan 22, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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