Is there a problem with my hot water heater?
I tested the old thermostat by putting it in a basin of hot water and it opened to about 2 or 3mm which I think is fine. I have checked the heater cable and it is working well. Will this problem with the heater having a hot hose on the top and a cold hose on the bottom harm the engine at all. Any ideas please. heat exchanhger, or the radiator?
Why is only one hose goes to the heater core?
It also helps to turn the heater on high without the fan and also to raise the front end of the vehicle to help with moving the coolant through the engine. Repeatedly squeezing the rad hose also helps to push out air. Hope this helps Was this answer helpful?
Why is my lower radiator hose Cold instead of hot?
If you have a problem with your coolant temperature and realize that the lower radiator hose is cold instead of hot, you could be experiencing problems with the coolant system that needs to get fixed. You will need to look at the various parts that influence the radiator temperature to properly diagnose a lower radiator hose cold problem.
Why does my Ford F-150 have no heat?
No heat!! Heater blowing cold air. New thermostat, hoses in and out of core seem hot. Removed glove box. Cable to blend door seems to be in working order. Could it still be a bad heater core?? 12 people found this helpful. 27 people found this helpful. 5 people found this helpful. What does that dampener gate look like how can I get to it?
What are symptoms of bad or failing heater hoses?
Coolant leaks. One of the first symptoms of a an issue with the vehicle’s heater hoses is coolant leaks. The heater hoses are designed to be resistant to coolant and heat, however over time they can eventually wear out. Old hoses can break down, weaken, and eventually rupture and leak.
What does it mean when return heater hose is hot?
No heat, both heater hoses… If the return heater hose is hot normally that means coolant is flowing through the heater core and is not transferring heat to the air from the blower motor. It is best to use a laser temperature gun and know the exact temperature of the heater core inlet and outlet temperatures.
Can a leaking heater hose cause coolant to leak?
Old hoses can break down, weaken, and eventually rupture and leak. A leaking heater hose will not only produce a coolant leak that may leave puddles of coolant under the vehicle. If left unattended coolant leaks can eventually progress into more serious issues. 3. Engine overheating
Why do I have no coolant in my heater?
If the input to the heater core is hot, but the outlet is at best luke warm, that might mean there’s no coolant flow through the core when the engine is running and the heat is set to max for some reason. Easy enough to determine by experiment. Loosen the output hose at the fire wall.