5th gen dx heater problem

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Dec 19, 2004 | 05:41 AM

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Bl@ck

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From: NoVA

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Originally Posted by Relic1

hows your coolant level? does the temp gauge get up to normal while idling like that? you may have a bad thermostat or simply low on coolant.

coolant is filled to the line in the resevoir and yes it does get up to operating temp at idle.

Dec 19, 2004 | 11:44 AM

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Kai

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From: Richmond, VA

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Originally Posted by /^Blackbacca^\

shouldn't the liquid going into the heater coil be a little hotter at operating temp?

The coolant in the heater feed hose should be in the ~180*F range at idle with the heater valve fully open.

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