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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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Hi Guys

I have an 2002 LS, the basic version.
With the manual heater/blower *****.

The heater only warms the inside of the car when driving.
when standig still only cold air comes out the vents...

What could be wrong???
 
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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Do you have strong vacuum to the HVAC control module? How is the engine temp?
 
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 11:21 PM
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have you checked the coolant level?
 
Old Oct 16, 2010 | 03:42 AM
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thanks for the tips!
will check level today.

i have no idea what the HVAC control module is...
but if the level is ok, i will ask the dealer to look at that!
 
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engine temp seem ok, dousnt rise to high
 
Old Nov 13, 2010 | 03:18 AM
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hmm, started working again....
strange...
 
Old Nov 15, 2010 | 12:30 AM
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when was the last time you had the coolant flushed? and has your check engine light come on?
 
Old Nov 15, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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I never flushed coolant, the car has been dealer maintained, so i hope its been done by dealer schedule.

Engine light has never come on, only when ingition key is turned, but thats the 'test light' as far as i know.
 
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