I have a 1996 Grand Cherokee and it doesn't throw any heat. I've changed
the thermostat. Could this be a heater core problem? If so, can this be
flushed out or in need of replacement. Where would I find this heater
core? Are there any other possible causes of no heat in the vehicle.
Mike Romain - 17 Dec 2005 18:19 GMT
You can likely flush out the heater core. You need to unhook the heater
hoses at the engine side and run a hose through it. The heater hoses go
to the firewall and the core is on the inside of the firewall.
The best is to back flush it in the opposite direction of the flow, but
if you just flush it in both directions until it runs clear and fast you
should be ok.
It can make a big difference in inside heat. If it doesn't help then
there are some blend doors inside the heater that can go bad. That is
an expensive fix because the whole dash has to come off to get at it.
Mike
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> I have a 1996 Grand Cherokee and it doesn't throw any heat. I've changed
> the thermostat. Could this be a heater core problem? If so, can this be
> flushed out or in need of replacement. Where would I find this heater
> core? Are there any other possible causes of no heat in the vehicle.
xblazinlv - 17 Dec 2005 18:23 GMT
It could be the heater core. The heater core is located behind the dash
usually, and it can be replaced although it is best to let a
professional do it.
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