soldierforchrist2
12/2/2005 5:54:23 PM
I have a '91 LX that I just bought, it's been pretty cold lately and the heater will only blow out slightly warm air on the hottest setting no matter how long I drive it. I decided I'd put in a new thermostat and that didn't seem to help, so my first stupid question is if anybody knows which way it's supposed to be turned, I don't think the old one was in right anyway. Otherwise, any other ideas other than checking and replacing the whole heater core? Thanks
deserthonda
12/3/2005 8:51:16 PM
the longer part of the t-stat goes inwards, chk heatrer valve make sure it is operating properly. chk the heater knob as well make sure when u are fully on hot the cable pulls the heater valve all the way open
WheelBrokerAng
12/4/2005 12:22:25 AM
Hi New Person...Welcome to the forums...
You may want to get your radiator pressure checked includeing your radiator cap also...
WheelbrokerAng
honker3
12/4/2005 9:34:38 PM
Deserthonda may be right--I had the same thing happening in my 91 EX. I cked the valve and it wasn't opening all the way. I put some good all weather lube (breakfree clp) on the cable and valve and worked the heater hot/cold switch. Now the knob will stay all the way hot and blows much hotter. Thanks deserthonda.
