Why is my car heater not working?
A heater can stop working for a number of reasons, including: A low antifreeze/water level in the radiator due to a leak in the cooling system. A bad thermostat that isn’t allowing the engine to properly warm up. A blower fan that isn’t working properly.
What does a blower motor do on a car?
A blower motor is also found vehicles, and is the part of that system responsible for pushing the hot air throughout your vehicle when you are running the heating system. It also blows through the vehicle’s AC evaporator in order to provide cool air when the air conditioning system is running.
What does a heater blower motor do in a car?
Virtually all road going vehicles are equipped with a heating and air conditioning system that is designed to help keep the vehicle’s passengers comfortable. One of the components of that system is the heater blower motor. The blower motor serves as the main electric motor that is responsible for blowing air through the vents.
How does a Toyota Highlander Hybrid cabin heater work?
Depending on ambient temperatures and vehicle load conditions, the two systems will work independently and in conjunction with each other to power the vehicle. The elaborate cabin heater system uses heated engine coolant, as does a conventional car, and waste heat from the electric motors to warm the cabin.
What are the symptoms of a bad heater motor?
One of the first symptoms of a potential problem with the vehicle’s heater blower motor is low airflow from the vents. If when the air or heat is turned on the vents blower noticeably less, or weaker air, that may be a sign that the heater blower motor is starting to wear out.
What’s the best way to turn up a car heater?
First step: Confirm the problem by driving long enough to warm up the engine. Turn the heater control to Hot, select the floor mode and set the blower to medium/high speed. Make sure there’s strong airflow from the floor registers. Check the temperature with a thermometer inserted into the driver’s and passenger’s registers.