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When I turn on the heating system of the car not work is not sending hot air inside the car.

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You don't say if the fan is working. If not, check the fuse. If the fuse is okay, check the switch and fan motor to be certain they are okay. If the fan is working, and still no heat (blows cold air), there is something blocking hot water from getting to the heater core. I hope this gives you some help to isolate where your problem is.

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