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I have a problem with cold air from heat vents.

Flushed heater core,checked and replaced thermostat,refilled coolant,still no heat from vents.hoses in and out of core are cold.also upper rad.hose hot,but lower hose is cool.also the by-pass hose is hot.

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Some cars have a vacuum or electic control valve in the heater hose that controlled water flow to the heater core . If it's vacuum controlled be sure that the vacuum line has not come off or has a vacuum leak . If it's electric controlled Chevy contacts . Hope this helps with the problem

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Replace the thermostat. When the engine is hot. There isn't a hose on it that you can hold for more than a couple seconds. 200+ degrees.

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