Why is my Jeep heater not working?
What are common reasons my Jeep Wrangler has heater problems? While there are a variety of reasons your Jeep Wrangler heater is not working, the most common 3 are a broken heater blower motor, a problem with the thermostat, or a failed heater blower motor resistor.
How does the heater work on a Jeep Wrangler?
When your Jeep reaches its optimal temperature, its thermostat opens and allows that coolant from the cooling system to flow through the engine, removing heat and sending it into the radiator, then into the heater core which, ultimately, distributes it into the Jeep.
Why is my Jeep Wrangler not running hot?
Like the blower motor itself, the resistor is not a safety risk to other components, but it definitely makes things uncomfortable until a replacement is installed. Not having enough engine coolant (antifreeze) is something that will make your engine run hotter. Ironically, it also will prevent your vehicle from generating enough heat.
Why does my Jeep Wrangler heater smell bad?
A defective hose, whether it is a connection issue, rot, or they are torn in some way, can cause coolant to leak and you’ll should smell coolant in the engine bay. If that coolant splashes onto the heater core, then the smell probably will intrude into the cabin.
Where is the fan on a Jeep Wrangler?
This is the guy in charge of blowing air across the hot heater core, through the Jeep’s ventilation system, and into the cabin. The fan is usually located behind the glove box and when it fails, you may still get cold or warm air through the vents, but it will be at a drastically lower pressure no matter what fan speed you select.
Is the 2011 Jeep Wrangler JK driver side Heat still hot?
2011 JKU Driver side heat blows cold, passenger side still hot. 2011 JKU Driver side heat blows cold, passenger side still hot. Welcome to JKfreaks.com! We are a new forum dedicated to the 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler JK driven by passion and enthusiasm.
Is the driver side Heat still on in the 2011 JKU?
2011 JKU Driver side heat blows cold, passenger side still hot. For a while now my drivers side vents (on either side of steering wheel) have been blowing tepid air. The passenger side vents- right side of radio, by passenger window, still blow nice hot air.
Where does FSM show on Jeep Wrangler heater core?
I’m planning on flushing the heater core this weekend as my heat is warm, but not blazing like it used to be. I just want to make sure I back flush it the first go. FSM shows in the bottom and out the top. Ok then, glad I checked. FSM shows in the bottom and out the top. Click to expand…
Where does the coolant go in a Jeep Wrangler?
Enter your ride HERE to be a part of JUNE’s Ride of the Month Challenge! This is not a how to question, this is a flow direction question. I’m assuming the “hot” coolant would go in through the top connector of the heater core, and the return “cool” coolant would come back through the bottom connector of the heater core.