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Dale
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Back flushing the system may have dislodged something blocking the flow or they might have also replaced a stuck thermostat while doing the other work.
Next problem, the heat works great except when I turn on the lights......it blows cold out from the front defroster whenever I turn on the headlights. Also, the rear defrost only work if the head lights are off. I cant drive at night if its cold cause the windows fog up so bad I cant see.
Does the resistor pack have something to do with this?
I have recently replaced the battery.
I pooped the hood and realised that the coolant was bubbling...almost as if it was boiling like water. It eventually stopped after about 5 minutes of leaving the hood open.
It did the same thing today after a 15 minute city drive. However didn't do it after another 15 minute drive on the highway. My car is showing now signs on the dash board of overheating.....
any ideas.....i just want to get an idea of what it could be before i take it to a mechanic for them to tell me something outrageous...
Thanks In Advance
Other things that would cause it to overheat might be a clogged radiator. That would require removing the radiator, taking it to a radiator repair shop, where they would take it apart and boil it out. It's a bit of work but weigh that against the cost of a new radiator.
Also, a low coolant level would cause overheating. That might mean that there's a leak somewhere in the system. Check the coolant level after it has cooled down for at least 4 hours or more. I don't know why an overheating issue wouldn't display a warning light on your instrument panel.
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My question is this, is there a valve or relays somewhere that directs the hot water into the heater core? We had a massive water leak on the passenger side that shorted out the radio fuse and flooded the AMP under the passenger seat. I had to remove it, clean and dry it out and replaced the radio fuse. It works fine now but could there be another reason why the heater gives no heat?
Thanks for any advise you can lend.
Drifty1
i have this same heating problem for over two years now and no one can fix it.
I just wish I could find where fuse M-1 is located.
Since it's so intermittent I don't want to take it to the dealer just yet.
Any thoughts?
Tks in advance
You'll find the resistor under HVAC/control/blower motor
Resistor, all models, sedan 01-04 $29.64
Cheers!
Is it difficult to do?
how many hours will is take?
Frank
BTW, I had the same problem with the blower switch and with the heat not working. They replaced the resistor and flushed the cooling system and it blows hot now.
Try running your question past the folks in the Maintenance & Repair Costs topic - they should have some input for you.
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Also, and this may be related or not, when she parks and turns the car off, the coolant often boils into the reserve reservoir and out an overflow tube. Does this indicate a faulty thermostat? We did have that replaced but it still happens. The wife says this has been going on since we bought the car.
Trying to get these issues fixed has been a thorn in my wife's side since none of the local garages seem to be successful at it, and it costs a bunch each time we take it in.
Its a 2007 sebring convertible