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Anonymous Posted on Jan 15, 2013

Heater core replacement for a 1998 Mercury Mystique

When I turn on the blower for my defroster and heat in my car its just blowing out cold air

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  • Posted on Oct 09, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 Mercury Sable, Heating Problem

Hello. You are in luck. I just had this same issue in my shop this week. We changed the thermostat, and replaced the coolant. Fixed it right up. Since you did not mention a new thermostat, that would be my next move, if I were you.

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  • Posted on Dec 02, 2008

SOURCE: 2002 mercury sable heater wont get hot

you have a broken or stuck temp blend door in the heater case. or the servo motor is broken. this sits on top of the heater case

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 01, 2009

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This happens ALL THE TIME!! Heater core is likely plugged with rust, yes. but a garden hose fix will NOT last. and the reserve probably IS cracked on bottom, as most are.They are relatively cheap from Ford, though. Have a REPUTABLE radiator shop do a Genuine Power Flush to the entire cooling system (not an automated fluid exchange many shops claim to be a "flush") and THEN have them unplug the heater in a similar fasion. Now is the time to replace the surge tank (old one is packed with rusty sediment that is usually partially plugging the cracks in it, and not very cost effective to clean anyway). On older, very rusty 2 valve 3.0 systems only other issues are the rear of timing cover gasket often leaks a little, and the water pump impellers can become eroded away (from rust) and water flow suffers. So... watch for residue or dripping from behind water pump. If minimal, a mild leak sealant added to a properly cleaned system with refill and tightening the bolts near leak will do the trick--otherwise timing cover gasket and pump replacement is needed.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 16, 2009

SOURCE: The heater in our car is not blowing hot air. It

Check the heater hoses under the hood first to see if they are hot. if they are, there is a temperature control actuator on the top of the heater box. the motors go bad, and the temp door does not move. The motor is hard to get to but if you open the glove box it is to the left, almost behind the radio.

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  • Posted on Nov 18, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 mercury grand marquis LS

The blend door is stuck in cold position. That usually happens because the blend door actuator has failed.

You will need to test and replace the blend door actuator.

To replace the actuator you will need to take apart the dash and remove completely the instrument panel,d isconnect the connector, remove the four screws, remove the temperature blend door actuator and replace it.

The replacement is not a job for beginners, since you have to take apart the dash to access the actuator.

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