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No cabin heat.. windows fogged.. engine runs cold!!

I had had multiple services done but to no avail. The following symptoms exist :
- The temperature guage stays towards cold all the time, except when engine is idling for a long time.
- The cabin heat is lukewarm
- Windows get fogged up as soon as I turn the inside air circulation on. Fogging is gone when I put the defroster with a/c on.
- Engine has noticeable vibration when idling.

Recently changed thermostat, flushed cooling system and also had pressure testing done. No noticable coolant smell anywhere. Coolant is topped off as well. Mechanic recommending a heater core replacement.. and I want to know if that's the best solution to fix the heating and fogging problem.

  • ashu9211 Jan 12, 2009

    Does it take care of temperature guage fluctuations (cold to normal)?

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Chances are the heater core is clogged and wont allow proper circulation for the heater.i would suggest getting a new one put in and see if that dosent fix it for you.

  • Anonymous Jan 12, 2009

    yes it would

  • Anonymous Jan 12, 2009

    please remember to rate me when the problem is solved. i know it will be your heater core..ive seen it before and know the symptoms,,,thanks

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The outside of the windshield

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Fan speed --- Any setting except 'OFF"
Temperature --- Towards WARM (red zone)
Air intake --- FRESH (outside air)
Air flow --- WINDSHIELD
Air conditioning --- OFF

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