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2001 Dodge Caravan Heating Problems
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croalen
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Nov 12, 2010, 1:10 PM
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2001 Dodge Caravan Heating Problems
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Hi,
The van will only blow hot air when the fan is set to low.. As soon as I turn up the fan.. It starts to blow cold air..
It will only blow hot air on a higher fan setting if I am reving high (going over 100km/h). But even then.. It only lasts a couple minutes before it goes back to cold air....
I do not know much about automobiles.. But my guess is the thermostat.. ?? If so.. How expensive is it to fix..?
Thanks,
Al
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Hammer Time
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Nov 12, 2010, 1:17 PM
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Re: 2001 Dodge Caravan Heating Problems
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With the engine at full operating temp, locate the 2 heater hoses where they go into the firewall and feel them to see if they are both hot to the touch. If they are..........
The heat in that vehicle is controlled by a blend door that regulates heated air flow. it is operated by an electric motor/actuator. The problem can be that the actuator is stripped or inoperative or the door itself could be damaged. This is what needs to be determined by examining the actuator and see if it is responding to heat change commands or not.
If one is hotter than the other, then you have a restriction in the heater core.
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