# \#heating **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/heating/1032.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Car dashboard overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dashboard-overheating/192365)
**Author:** [@Noggo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noggo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dashboard-overheating/192365 "2023-08-20T11:53:25Z")
Hello. My car is a Ford Focus 2005. a few weeks back it started leaking and we located the problem, it was from the radiator. My brother and I spent the weekend fixing it, we thought it had cracked but it was only one … --- ## [What are these switches on my dash?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-these-switches-on-my-dash/192005)
**Author:** [@YaItsCarrie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YaItsCarrie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-these-switches-on-my-dash/192005 "2023-08-01T19:38:28Z")
2008 Ford e450 super duty that used to be a party bus. I have no idea what these switches do or what the symbols mean? I flip them and nothing much seems to happen. The one on the right turns on a floor mounted box t… --- ## [2017 Toyota RAV4 - Repeated blower motor issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-repeated-blower-motor-issues/186771)
**Author:** [@KathyJones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyJones)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-repeated-blower-motor-issues/186771 "2022-10-08T22:40:48Z")
blower motor keeps going out on my 2017 Toyota Rava 4 --- ## [2017 Buick Encore - Rear heat is wonky](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-rear-heat-is-wonky/186740)
**Author:** [@Shep59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shep59)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-rear-heat-is-wonky/186740 "2022-10-07T14:16:55Z")
The rear ac is blowing hot air when trying to get cool air, never used it before today. doesir need freon or what? --- ## [Spare tire explodes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-explodes/53212)
**Author:** [@John\_Z\_Wetmore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Z_Wetmore)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2022, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-explodes/53212 "2022-05-15T01:08:10Z")
Last month, when it was getting up to 100F in Maryland, my spare tire blew out while it was sitting in the trunk. It even shredded the steel belts in the tread. I had set it to the same pressure as the other tires just… --- ## [Remove heater core box it’s stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-heater-core-box-it-s-stuck/181742)
**Author:** [@Twinflame15\_178781](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Twinflame15_178781)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2022, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-heater-core-box-it-s-stuck/181742 "2022-01-09T20:46:04Z")
I’m trying to replace the heater core on my 98 blazer. I have removed the whole dashboard I’m down to the heater core but can’t get separated. I have removed 5 bolts around it why won’t it separate I can’t get it apart … --- ## [2011 chevy impala climate control system acting funny](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-impala-climate-control-system-acting-funny/181130)
**Author:** [@nmwanta101\_178497](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nmwanta101_178497)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-impala-climate-control-system-acting-funny/181130 "2021-12-08T02:42:02Z")
I’ve been using the heat for the past couple days being cold this year for the first time in my 2011 Chevy Impala LT (w/ heated seats), and there’s a couple weird things with it. First, it doesn’t seem to get as hot as I… --- ## [2019 Ranger Heat/AC Same Temp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ranger-heat-ac-same-temp/181101)
**Author:** [@jakeenloe25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jakeenloe25)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ranger-heat-ac-same-temp/181101 "2021-12-06T18:40:30Z")
Hey Guys, I have a 2019 Ford Ranger XLT that has been perfect up until last weekend. Both the AC and Heat now blow at the same temperature, and thankfully that temperature is relatively comfortable. There is also no dua… --- ## [Intermittent heat with no temperature control?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-heat-with-no-temperature-control/180175)
**Author:** [@elisa7joy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elisa7joy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-heat-with-no-temperature-control/180175 "2021-10-25T23:49:17Z")
First and foremost let me say to anyone who might consider buying this vehicle. Don’t. It’s been a giant pain. The way this vehicle is designed is odd and makes easy things difficult. Anyhow, I bought this van used in t… --- ## [2003 Ford Taurus - No hear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-no-hear/174994)
**Author:** [@Shaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shaw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-no-hear/174994 "2021-02-15T20:58:45Z")
I have no heat in my car at all. I have flushed whole Rad system, changed the Thermostat and still nothing. --- ## [2008 Audi A4 Heat Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-a4-heat-problems/173107)
**Author:** [@b.rezutek99\_172814](https://community.cartalk.com/u/b.rezutek99_172814)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-a4-heat-problems/173107 "2020-12-08T00:18:12Z")
I’ve been without heat in my car for about 2 years now and haven’t looked into getting it fixed because I don’t want to pay a fortune taking it somewhere not knowing what’s wrong with it. Any advice is GREATLY appreciate… --- ## [2011 Honda Pilot - Heater rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-pilot-heater-rattle/172596)
**Author:** [@KittyHaugen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KittyHaugen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-pilot-heater-rattle/172596 "2020-11-23T17:40:13Z")
Heater makes rattling noise --- ## [Using the AC for heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-the-ac-for-heat/61471)
**Author:** [@elisatomich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elisatomich)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-the-ac-for-heat/61471 "2020-11-21T19:36:11Z")
Ever since I've known him, my husband uses the AC in the car for heat. It's never made any sense to me, though he says it's perfectly logical. Does the AC heat up a car any differently than just having hot air coming thr… --- ## [2010 Toyota Venza A/C on passenger side, part 2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-venza-a-c-on-passenger-side-part-2/172335)
**Author:** [@williammena1991\_160853](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williammena1991_160853)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-venza-a-c-on-passenger-side-part-2/172335 "2020-11-16T05:45:17Z")
Hey Issue: On the passenger side, only cold air is blowing when the heater is blasted. I’ve already changed the blend door actuator. Replaced it incorrectly the first time so got a bit familiar with it. Had cold air bl… --- ## [1997 Buick LeSabre - Unbalanced heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-lesabre-unbalanced-heat/172036)
**Author:** [@Captspuds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Captspuds)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-lesabre-unbalanced-heat/172036 "2020-11-10T14:29:03Z")
Left side of all a/c / heater vents is cooler than right side whether on heat or vent.( I think outside air is leaking in to left side? --- ## [2000 Honda Odyssey - Heater Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-odyssey-heater-issue/171925)
**Author:** [@SPD41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SPD41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-odyssey-heater-issue/171925 "2020-11-03T21:28:23Z")
My van’s air conditioning and heater blower stopped working. I don’t feel any cold or hot air coming through the vents. The same situation exists with the ceiling passenger back vents. What do you suggest I do? SPD --- ## [2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - No heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-no-heat/169661)
**Author:** [@Cestewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cestewart)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2020, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-no-heat/169661 "2020-09-07T23:08:13Z")
Heater fan not working. All fuses and relays check out along with resistor and fan motor. --- ## [Weird heater issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-heater-issue/159436)
**Author:** [@autoMATTic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/autoMATTic)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-heater-issue/159436 "2020-02-25T20:39:31Z")
Hey there! I have a 2004 Forester with a seemingly unique climate control problem: As I turn the temp dial from cold to hot, it’s gets to max temp after only a few click. To better explain, if the COLDEST setting is at 9… --- ## [2001 Dodge Caravan does not blow heat at high speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-caravan-does-not-blow-heat-at-high-speeds/154293)
**Author:** [@Olanrewaju\_Olukosi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Olanrewaju_Olukosi)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-caravan-does-not-blow-heat-at-high-speeds/154293 "2019-12-10T02:50:07Z")
Hello, I have been having some issued with my Car for some time and have been looking for solutions online. I have a 2001 Dodge Caravan and when it is parked or moving at a low speed below 50kph, the heater works well a… --- ## [Highway overheating - slow temp rise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highway-overheating-slow-temp-rise/49775)
**Author:** [@SnoopRob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SnoopRob)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2019, 7:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highway-overheating-slow-temp-rise/49775 "2019-04-28T07:21:58Z")
My 2003 Outback Sport has had an overheating problem since the weather has warmed up (2 months/ 3k miles). At highway speed (60+) after 10-15 minutes of driving the temperature will slowly creep up. I can reverse this … --- ## [Heat, only when moving 4.0L Jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-only-when-moving-4-0l-jeep/135618)
**Author:** [@PapaScott1972](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PapaScott1972)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-only-when-moving-4-0l-jeep/135618 "2019-03-04T01:09:50Z")
I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with a 4.0L. I have the common, lack of heat issue. I have done the following: Flushed the cooling system ( including the heater core), changed the thermostat, radiator, the blend… --- ## [Smelling antifreeze when I run heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smelling-antifreeze-when-i-run-heat/59686)
**Author:** [@friarpuck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/friarpuck)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smelling-antifreeze-when-i-run-heat/59686 "2019-03-03T12:52:48Z")
I smell antifreeze when I run my heat and/or defroster....but BOTH still WORK fine! There is no leaking of coolant into the cab of the car or through defroster vents. It's a 1995 Isuzu Rodeo with 155K miles on it --- ## [Diagnosing Heater issue. 2004 Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-heater-issue-2004-accord/134615)
**Author:** [@Zarathuztra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zarathuztra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-heater-issue-2004-accord/134615 "2019-02-14T16:50:49Z")
2004 Honda Accord EX; 2.4L Recent work includes: Oil change, rack and pinion replaced, power steering pump replaced + belt, pads and rotors Symptoms Heater is blowing cool air, but not all the time. If in the driveway… --- ## [Car Heating Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-heating-issues/133655)
**Author:** [@rollerscoas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rollerscoas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-heating-issues/133655 "2019-01-31T03:44:15Z")
Hello: This post is going to go back a bit. A few months ago (back during Thanksgiving) I took my 2012 Ford Fusion in because I noticed my car was leaking a lot of coolant, as well as making a “waterfall” sound when I … --- ## [2001 Mercury sable HEAT NOT WORKING](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable-heat-not-working/129636)
**Author:** [@Cameronstanton55\_143929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cameronstanton55_143929)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable-heat-not-working/129636 "2018-11-26T19:39:33Z")
I have a 2001 mercury sable DOHC and my heat isn’t working anymore. It was blowing on and off or a week, with barely warm air. I just ignored the problem. A couple days ago it wont even blow at all. Whenever I try to eng… --- ## [2013 Toyota RAV4 heater/AC/defroster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-rav4-heater-ac-defroster/115879)
**Author:** [@SherrySampson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SherrySampson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-rav4-heater-ac-defroster/115879 "2018-04-19T19:08:39Z")
My heater and A/C only blows at the top and the defroster doesn’t put out like it should. Is this a recall? I bought this car brand new. --- ## [2004 Nissan Quest Heat Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-heat-problem/38889)
**Author:** [@phaseconverter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phaseconverter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2017, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-heat-problem/38889 "2017-12-15T14:42:22Z")
I have a 2004 Nissan Quest, Problem--- No Heat (defrost or Cabin) when initial start up and Idle. Only when driven up to highway speeds does the heat work correctly (Then heat works great). I have replaced the thermostat… --- ## [Expedition No Heat - heater control valve.- where is it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expedition-no-heat-heater-control-valve-where-is-it/40996)
**Author:** [@tiger93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tiger93)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expedition-no-heat-heater-control-valve-where-is-it/40996 "2017-11-26T06:56:40Z")
I have a 99 expedition (5.4 V8)with front and rear heat. The hoses going through the firewall and to the rear are both cold to the touch when the car is warmed up. I am hoping the problem is my heater control valve tha… --- ## [2003 Toyota Echo heat not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-echo-heat-not-working/23781)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-echo-heat-not-working/23781 "2017-01-28T00:36:33Z")
The fan works, but no heat. Tried replacing the fuse. Any hints on what the problem might be? --- ## [What is needed to fix heating in 1976 Lincoln Mark IV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-needed-to-fix-heating-in-1976-lincoln-mark-iv/95327)
**Author:** [@hwalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hwalk)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2016, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-needed-to-fix-heating-in-1976-lincoln-mark-iv/95327 "2016-10-24T12:59:06Z")
I have a 1976 Lincoln Mark IV that I recently got off craigslist. I know the heater core is bypassed (the mechanic who went with me told me), but my knowledge on cars is just starting to grow, and as such I’m not totally… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/heating/1032.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=heating)