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Re: Check Thermostat and Full Coolant Flush
« Reply #30 on: January 04, 2014, 04:19:48 PM »
If the stat sticks slightly open that will absolutely produce a 'heater not getting hot' issue. It should show up on temp gauge though as not quite getting fully hot. Your radiator hose temperature checks seem to verify it.

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Re: Check Thermostat and Full Coolant Flush
« Reply #31 on: January 06, 2014, 02:19:43 PM »
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Re: Check Thermostat and Full Coolant Flush
« Reply #32 on: January 06, 2014, 07:17:11 PM »
I didn't think anyone notice the humor. lol I will go one on timing maybe i will post it saturday.

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Re: Check Thermostat and Full Coolant Flush
« Reply #33 on: January 06, 2014, 08:08:18 PM »
Don't forget that low water level in the cooling system can also cause no or erratic heater operation. If it's low enough you won't even get an overheat warning. Temp bulbs don't react much to steam. Ask me how I know.