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Driving in the winter without working heat is beyond unpleasant. Luckily, there are only a handful of reasons why your heat wouldn’t be working, and narrowing the problem down isn’t particularly complicated. In this article, we’ll break down how your car’s heating system works, what could be causing your issue, and what the necessary fixes are.
Things You Should Know
- Most often, the heater isn’t working because you need a new thermostat, which controls the valve in your engine’s coolant system.
- Low coolant or antifreeze can also cause your heater to shoot out unheated hair, so check your coolant tank to see if it’s low.
- Wiring issues, damaged circuits, and blown fuses can all keep a heater from operating properly.
Steps
Expert Q&A
Tips
References
- ↑ https://autotrends.org/bad-thermostat-symptoms/
- ↑ https://carfromjapan.com/article/car-maintenance/signs-of-low-coolant-in-car/
- ↑ https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/do-i-need-a-coolant-system-flush/
- ↑ https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-cars-heater-a3777738488/
- ↑ https://www.howacarworks.com/accessories/how-to-fix-a-car-heater
- ↑ https://www.chicagotribune.com/autos/sns-thedrive-how-to-fix-temperature-gauge-autos-20200515-42jxiws2zzh5dints7vm55jczi-story.html
- ↑ https://cararac.com/blog/air-lock-in-cooling-system-reasons-ways-to-fix.html
- ↑ https://cararac.com/blog/coolant-blockage-in-engine-reasons-fixes.html
- ↑ https://repairpal.com/heater-core
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