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Old 09-16-2012, 11:37 AM
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Hello everyone, I have a 03 monte ss. And I have no heat. At first I thought it would be timing belt/water pump thing.. but I have no water in the passenger side. I then thought it was my coolant. I took it in yesterday to have it flushed cause I knew it needed it anyway. they said that there was so much rust that they will probably have to flush it again in a few weeks. Anyway.. still no heat. I havent had heat for over 2 years now, but since I am going to be up north this winter I will for sure going to need to use it. I cant seem to locate the heater core nor any fuses. Does the heater have a separate fuse? the fan goes on, and I get air coming out, just not hot or warm air.
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Old 09-16-2012, 11:56 AM
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My best guess?

Thermostat...

Maybe stuck open!
Try pulling it out....
Boil it on the stove...and see if it opens?

If not......Put a new thermostat in it...
 
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Old 09-16-2012, 12:39 PM
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had a new thermostat put in yesterday too...
 
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Old 09-16-2012, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by cjbots
had a new thermostat put in yesterday too...
I also noted..
During the flush it was mentioned...
That the system was very rusty...
Did you have the heater on during the flush?
If not...then it didnt get a thorough cleaning.

Possibly a plugged heater core???

My guess is your also haveing cooling issues?
What temp is it running at? cold/hot?
Maybe temp controls are inoperable..electrically or vacuum???

What state do you live in?
 
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Old 09-16-2012, 12:55 PM
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I live in virginia, I had it flushed at pep boys, no clue if they ran the heater or not. Im thinking it is a clogged heater core myself. temp of the air? if thats what you mean, then cool air. temp of my engine, normal.. and yes I am having cooling issues too as a matter of fact.
 

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Old 09-16-2012, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by cjbots
I live in virginia, I had it flushed at pep boys, no clue if they ran the heater or not. Im thinking it is a clogged heater core myself. temp of the air? if thats what you mean, then cool air. temp of my engine, normal.. and yes I am having cooling issues too as a matter of fact.
What i meant by temp issues...
is the motor running hot? overheating etc....

I would take it to a reputable shop and have it checked out...
 
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Old 09-17-2012, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by cjbots
I had it flushed at pep boys
Check that they properly bled your system of air, our cars are very difficult to get all of the air out.

Heater core is a PITA to get to, but it's on the pass side under the dash
 
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Could also be a bad temp door actuator
 
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Old 09-19-2012, 12:55 PM
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I agree with chibi, bleeding all the air out of the system is important. On my old van when I had a lower intake leak I had no heat because of air in the system.
 
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Old 09-29-2012, 02:15 PM
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got it fixed today. plugged heater core thank you all!!!
 


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